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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Japan to fully digitalize airport customs system by 2030
The phasing-out of paper customs declaration forms is among measures eyed by the Finance Ministry to handle the inbound movement of people and goods more efficiently.
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Related coverage for " Japan to fully digitalize airport customs system by 2030 ": Sada Elbalad — Japan Targets Fully Digital Airport Customs by 2030. Daily NK English — North Korean dried seafood and produce flow into China as luggage checks ease. South China Morning Post — Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them. Wall Street Journal — This Futuristic Japanese Warship Is on the Market and Winning Fans. ANTARA News — Indonesia customs investigate Thai man over US$350K undeclared cash. Malay Mail — Bukit Aman moves to profile drivers, companies and vehicles in drug- and drunk-driving crackdown