Japan is allocating billions of dollars to ease household energy costs this summer. The policy reflects a jump in fuel prices due to the Iran conflict.The government approved the move at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. It will spend about 510 billion yen, or 3.2 billion dollars, to help pay for electricity and gas bills from July to September.
Okamoto Tao, the first Japanese to win the Award for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, has said after returning to Japan that she still cannot believe it. Okamoto and Virginie Efira shared the award for their roles in “All of a Sudden,” directed by Japan’s Hamaguchi Ryusuke.
The manager of Japanese professional baseball team the Yomiuri Giants has resigned after his arrest on Monday for allegedly assaulting his daughter. Abe Shinnosuke was later released and held a press conference to apologize. Abe said: “Because of a personal family matter of mine, I have caused great concern and trouble to many baseball fans, to people involved in professional baseball, and to the organization. I have also tarnished the title of manager of the proud and storied Giants club. I would like to offer my sincerest apology. I am truly sorry.”