Japan's new immigration rules that limit the number of times foreign nationals can apply for asylum went into force, allowing the country to deport people who have been rejected multiple times.
Although Japan has taken legal steps to build a smoke-free society, a few companies are investing in smoking areas to squeeze profits from among the declining number of tobacco users.
The Imperial Family attended a viola concert on Wednesday evening. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrived at a concert hall in Tokyo s Chiyoda Ward at around 6:30 PM, greeted with applause from the audience as they took their seats.