The Japan Times

The Japan Times carries an item under the headline 'A congress for Europe's future', pointing to discussion of a congress convened around Europe's future direction. No further details about the organisers, location, agenda, or outcomes are given in the available information, so the substance of the congress and the reaction to it remain unknown.

As Japan's expressways move toward cashless tolling, the ETC card is increasingly being treated as a must-have option when renting or buying a car. The Japan Times explains what drivers need to know, from how the card works to why toll gates that once accepted cash are phasing it out, leaving motorists without ETC at a growing disadvantage.