The Japanese government mandates car manufacturers to reduce the gas consumption of the vehicles they sell by 32 percent by this year, compared to 2016 levels – down to an average of around 3.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Read more about The Japanese government mandates car manufacturers to reduce the gas consumption of the vehicles they sell by 32 percent by this year, compared to 2016 levels – down to an average of around 3.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers.
The nuclear energy percentage in Japan’s energy mix increases to 22 percent this year, up from just 2 percent of its total supply in 2016. Read more about The nuclear energy percentage in Japan’s energy mix increases to 22 percent this year, up from just 2 percent of its total supply in 2016.
Japan increases its energy self-sufficiency to about 24 percent this year, up from 8 percent in 2016. Read more about Japan increases its energy self-sufficiency to about 24 percent this year, up from 8 percent in 2016.
This year, Japan reduces its carbon emissions by 26 percent compared to 2013 levels. Read more about This year, Japan reduces its carbon emissions by 26 percent compared to 2013 levels.
Japan automates most convenience stores by this year with new RFID technology. Read more about Japan automates most convenience stores by this year with new RFID technology.
The Japanese workforce decreases to 60.82 million this year, down from 65.3 million in 2017. Read more about The Japanese workforce decreases to 60.82 million this year, down from 65.3 million in 2017.
The consumption tax rate in Japan is hiked to 15 percent this year to sustain social welfare. Read more about The consumption tax rate in Japan is hiked to 15 percent this year to sustain social welfare.
Solar and wind become cheaper than coal in Japan this year, despite previous high renewable energy costs. Read more about Solar and wind become cheaper than coal in Japan this year, despite previous high renewable energy costs.
Japan faces a shortage of 270,000 nursing staff by this year. Read more about Japan faces a shortage of 270,000 nursing staff by this year.
Japan circulates new banknotes this year, one featuring Hokusai’s “Great Wave.” Read more about Japan circulates new banknotes this year, one featuring Hokusai’s “Great Wave.”
