https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From japan Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/all-work-and-no-play-for-japanese-youngsters/101779 UCA101779 Encouraging them to explore their own interests can help reduce alienation, disconnect with society, and even suicide Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/surge-in-drug-use-among-japanese-youths-is-alarming/101752 UCA101752 Collective effort is needed to safeguard Japan’s national ethos and nurture a responsible future generation Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/fatal-shooting-points-to-japanese-militarys-achilles-heel/101721 UCA101721 As the nation faces a changing geopolitical landscape, it is crucial to invest in military capabilities, preparedness Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-struggle-to-embrace-refugees/101703 UCA101703 Critics argue approach falls short in recognizing responsibility as a state party to the convention on the status of refugees Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/introducing-barrier-alleys-for-japans-elderly/101674 UCA101674 These deliberate inconveniences aim to slow decline of physical capabilities and promote self-reliance Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-allocates-us25-billion-to-reverse-birthrate-decline/101670 UCA101670 The rise in unmarried people, due to factors such as unstable employment and low incomes is a major cause, says an analyst Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-lgbtq-legislation-sparks-uproar/101660 UCA101660 The new law does not ensure the end of discrimination against sexual minorities, LGBTQ group says Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/depopulating-japan-through-the-abortion-pill/101640 UCA101640 There has been a growing movement among Japanese women to make this pill more readily available Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hearing-for-abe-murder-suspect-cancelled-in-japan/101629 UCA101629 A suspicious item in a cardboard box was reportedly delivered to the Nara District Court Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-youths-battle-loneliness-with-risky-behavior/101604 UCA101604 Their behavior not only poses risks to their physical and mental well-being but also undermines the social fabric Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-bright-side-of-global-warming-in-japan/101592 UCA101592 It has presented an opportunity for innovation and clever adaptation to the new environment Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:10:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-must-break-free-of-political-dynasties/101524 UCA101524 By embracing meritocracy, the nation can foster a more open, transparent, and respectable political system Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-pm-unveils-25-bn-plan-to-boost-birthrate/101515 UCA101515 The country of 125 million recorded fewer than 800,000 births last year, the lowest since records began Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:07:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-making-waves-in-the-indian-ocean-region/101493 UCA101493 It is keen on establishing a new identity globally through regional security, strategy and policy changes Wed, 31 May 2023 17:54:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/religious-tensions-in-japan-as-muslim-population-grows/101480 UCA101480 The monotheistic nature of Islam is incompatible with the concept of polytheism in Shinto religion Wed, 31 May 2023 10:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hypocrisy-of-g7-hiroshima-summit-ignores-papal-peace-call/101472 UCA101472 The US and its allies are still living under the wrong notion that its still the 'American Century' Tue, 30 May 2023 18:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/dealing-with-secularization-and-its-consequences-in-japan/101455 UCA101455 Digital communities offer a sense of connection and belonging, and are taking on the role of religion Mon, 29 May 2023 18:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/child-rearing-costs-blamed-for-japans-birth-rate-slump/101456 UCA101456 Japan logged less than 800,000 births last year, the lowest figure on record Mon, 29 May 2023 14:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-nuclear-free-world-and-the-realm-of-realpolitik/101440 UCA101440 G7 Hiroshima summit fell short of the expectations of Japan’s 'hibakusha' survivors who want complete nuclear disarmament Fri, 26 May 2023 18:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/four-killed-in-rare-gun-and-knife-attack-in-japan/101436 UCA101436 The suspect was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a building in a 12 hour standoff with police Fri, 26 May 2023 12:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-religious-outfits-on-extralegal-sales-for-tax-breaks/101402 UCA101402 The trend stems from a decline in population in cities and increased scrutiny of religious groups since PM Abe's assassination Tue, 23 May 2023 17:24:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/changing-the-japanese-narrative-of-parenthood/101369 UCA101369 Positive stories about family life can challenge the prevailing negative stereotypes Fri, 19 May 2023 18:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-inconvenient-truth-about-tokyo/101330 UCA101330 Japan’s busy capital is the least sociable place where you don’t have neighbors, but next-door strangers Wed, 17 May 2023 10:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-boyband-agency-apologises-over-abuse-allegations/101312 UCA101312 Singer Kauan Okamoto said he was repeatedly molested by Kitagawa, who established Johnny and Associates Mon, 15 May 2023 17:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tokyo-archbishop-elected-caritas-internationalis-president/101308 UCA101308 Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi has worked with Caritas in various positions for about 30 years Mon, 15 May 2023 15:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-must-rethink-its-restrictive-immigration-policy/101284 UCA101284 Govt should address areas of ambiguity and uncertainty rather than push through a new law Fri, 12 May 2023 11:04:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/do-childless-adults-in-japan-face-parental-harassment/101250 UCA101250 There’s a lot more compelling rationale to explain why elderly parents wish their children to start a family Tue, 09 May 2023 18:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/strong-quake-kills-one-razes-houses-in-japan/101230 UCA101230 Weather officials warned residents of possible aftershocks and landslides in the days ahead, but no risk of a tsunami Sat, 06 May 2023 13:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/move-to-amend-pacifist-constitution-divides-japanese/101209 UCA101209 Opponents argue it could lead to a revival of militarism and undermine the commitment to peace Fri, 05 May 2023 18:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-fading-japanese-church-the-growing-church-in-japan/101175 UCA101175 Japan needs immigrants but is not able or willing to integrate them into the country. Immigrants now predominate in the Catholic Church in Japan. The Church could be a model to Japanese society of a re-creation of what it means to be Japan, but that would require more creativity and effort than the Church’s management is putting forth. Tue, 02 May 2023 18:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-aging-society-calls-for-novel-healthcare-solutions/101170 UCA101170 Its low-tech but clever approach could serve as a model for countries like China and South Korea facing a similar situation Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-peace-rhetoric-begins-to-hurt-japan/101133 UCA101133 It is imperative to strike a balance between promoting peace and acknowledging the complexities involved in achieving it Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:04:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-pushes-abortion-pill-despite-pro-life-protests/101136 UCA101136 Japan is a rich country that needs to rethink its position on abortion, says a pro-life activist Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-needs-to-expand-its-confidential-birth-system/101088 UCA101088 Every woman has the right to give birth in a safe and supportive environment, without fear of being ostracized Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/virtual-spaces-help-japans-social-recluses-return-to-society/101076 UCA101076 Online meetups offer networking, consultation support, and work-from-home jobs Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/prison-term-for-ex-chair-of-tokyo-olympics-sponsor/101067 UCA101067 Hironori Aoki had pleaded guilty that he and two colleagues bribed a Tokyo 2020 board member to secure sponsorship rights Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/dark-side-of-japans-boyband-empire-also-bares-western-bias/101037 UCA101037 Western media outlets adopt a high moral ground while, on the other hand, hiding skeletons in their own closet Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/is-japans-prime-minister-the-target-of-a-discontented-fringe/101010 UCA101010 Killer of former PM Abe is not seen as a criminal but as a hero by some people Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-pm-safe-after-smoke-bomb-at-speech/101005 UCA101005 An apparent 'smoke bomb' had been thrown but there were no immediate signs of injuries or damage at the scene, reports say Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-clears-countrys-first-legal-casino/100989 UCA100989 The government on April 14 approved the controversial 'Osaka plan' after years of wrangling, hoping to draw tourists Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-is-reshaping-agriculture-with-technology/100984 UCA100984 Be it picking strawberries or experimentation in mechanized farming, the human workforce is shrinking radically Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/ex-teen-idol-alleges-abuse-by-japan-music-mogul/100976 UCA100976 Kauan Okamoto says Kitagawa, who died in 2019, evaded justice because victims knew speaking out would end their careers Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/fueling-pessimism-in-japan-with-dubious-surveys/100967 UCA100967 The Japanese are easily influenced by general trends and cultural fads backed by survey findings Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:37:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tackling-japans-gender-pay-gap/100895 UCA100895 Gender discrimination is not the reason why women earn a lower salary than men in Japan Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/mental-illness-plagues-japans-nuclear-disaster-survivors/100894 UCA100894 Survey shows Fukushima victims also suffer financial stress due to isolation and the inability to move out of their homes Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinas-skewed-sex-ratio-is-a-warning-sign/100878 UCA100878 There are signs that the situation caused by the male-biased sex ratio is a cause for worry Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/meeting-christian-friends-while-moving-from-place-to-place/100855 UCA100855 Kohmo learned about God while interacting on the site with his friend Mika and he began to open the Bible Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-protestant-daughter-introduces-mother-to-catholic-church/100845 UCA100845 Kazuko Nabeshima was never religious but curiosity about her daughter's religion led her to the Catholic Church Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-welcoming-immigrants-and-no-ones-complaining/100842 UCA100842 Despite its image as homogenous and closed-off, the land of the rising sun is witnessing an increase in immigration Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/north-korean-provocations-threaten-regional-peace/100829 UCA100829 Military build-up on both sides seriously raises possibility of a mistaken decision with disastrous consequences Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:54:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-birth-drive-sparks-online-debate/100809 UCA100809 Japan recorded fewer than 800,000 births last year, the lowest in the country of 125 million since records began Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-korea-alliance-aims-to-ward-off-chinese-dragon/100778 UCA100778 A ‘containment’ alliance is taking shape under US guidance, but a less confrontational approach exists to resolve issues Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-mask-culture-becomes-a-fashion-statement/100750 UCA100750 Reason behind this lies in the collective culture of the nation where mask-wearing has a long history Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-doomsday-cults-child-victims-suffer-trauma/100726 UCA100726 Despite the trauma and malnutrition, some children reportedly wanted to return to the cult Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:12:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-pm-pledges-aid-to-boost-birthrate/100712 UCA100712 Japan recorded just under 800,000 births last year, the lowest since records began Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/south-korean-prez-arrives-in-japan-to-open-new-chapter/100683 UCA100683 Since his election last year, Yoon Suk Yeol has made it clear that resetting ties with Japan are a top priority Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rare-japan-south-korea-summit-holds-wider-implications/100678 UCA100678 Meeting comes at a critical time for both countries and the region as a whole Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/why-losing-face-is-so-unbearable-for-the-japanese/100664 UCA100664 The concept of shame is deeply tied to the samurai moral code and ritual suicide or hara-kiri is a way to restore honor Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:50:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-project-trains-women-for-politics/100663 UCA100663 Female lawmakers make up less than 10 percent of the members of Japan's parliament Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:54:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-public-funding-audit-raises-more-questions-than-answers/100619 UCA100619 A charity is caught not accounting for all its expenses but is let off with just a slap on the wrist Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/three-arrested-for-sushi-terrorism-pranks-in-japan/100611 UCA100611 Police accuse young trio of obstructing business at major restaurant chain by making viral footage of their unsavory antics Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/in-defense-of-japans-traditional-ethos/100602 UCA100602 Just because a majority of its lawmakers reject gay marriage doesn’t mean the nation is bigoted or ultra-conservative Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/gender-disparity-in-workplace-haunts-japanese-women/100598 UCA100598 More than 50 percent of female workers find themselves in a disadvantaged situation compared to men Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-happy-science-leader-okawa-dies-media/100538 UCA100538 Okawa founded the Happy Science group in 1986 and claims to have members in some 160 countries Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-falling-birth-rate-challenges-its-fragile-demography/100533 UCA100533 Creating an environment where family takes precedence over work will definitely improve things Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/growing-up-and-growing-into-faith/100505 UCA100505 As the only one in her family who had not been baptized, Maki felt 'guilty' and 'felt something stuck' in her heart Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-lawyers-decry-christian-groups-blood-transfusion-ban/100509 UCA100509 Jehovah’s Witnesses refuses to allow its followers to avail blood transfusions for their children citing religious grounds Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-rare-intimacy-coordinators-now-in-demand/100463 UCA100463 The country's film and television industry has started hiring them after being hit by a string of sexual abuse allegations Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/should-the-us-be-lecturing-japan-on-lgbtq-rights/100408 UCA100408 Before the Americans arrived, the Japanese would enjoy mixed hot springs with both sexes comfortably naked Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:37:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-indigenous-peoples-fight-to-reclaim-identities/100404 UCA100404 Ainu were forced to abandon traditional hunting practices, speak Japanese and take Japanese names Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-debates-lgbtq-safeguards-under-g7-spotlight/100392 UCA100392 The nation with no specific anti-LGBTQ discrimination law is under pressure to show progress before the summit in May Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/lending-an-ear-to-prevent-suicides-in-japan/100371 UCA100371 Mental health problems remain a significant concern in the country where stigma and misinformation remain strong Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/has-covid-19-made-the-japanese-more-crime-prone/100337 UCA100337 Japan's crime rate increased for the first time in 20 years in 2022 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-medias-double-standards-may-prove-its-undoing/100301 UCA100301 There is a reason why young people view traditional media as biased and prefer social media Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-premiers-aide-sacked-over-anti-lgbt-comments/100302 UCA100302 A majority of members in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are opposed to the legalization of same-sex marriage Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-slams-bid-to-tighten-japans-immigration-law/100283 UCA100283 Bishops call for a society where the life and dignity of refugees and immigrants are protected Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/lawyers-decry-secrecy-behind-japanese-executions/100228 UCA100228 Authorities are urged to release more information to the public on what they say is a 'cruel violation' of the constitution Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/videos-to-feature-traditions-of-japans-hidden-christians/100217 UCA100217 The rites and rituals of Japan's persecuted Christians are largely forgotten due to population decline and modernization Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:15:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-probes-forced-sterilization-of-disabled-people/100160 UCA100160 Govt plans research to better understand situation of people with disabilities and provide appropriate support Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/two-dead-nine-missing-as-ship-sinks-between-japan-s-korea/100155 UCA100155 Three private ships were in the area and helped pick up five of the stranded crew members, Japan's coast guard said Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/paying-people-to-have-babies-backfires-in-japan/100104 UCA100104 The nation’s aging population and low birth rate are complicated issues that call for a diverse approach Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:12:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-probes-unification-churchs-shady-child-adoption-deals/100139 UCA100139 The Church is accused of carrying out unauthorized adoption of children among members' families Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:41:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-mainstream-media-fails-in-its-watchdog-role/100090 UCA100090 There is a reason why Japan fell to 71st in the 2022 world press freedom rankings by Reporters Without Borders Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:11:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pet-funerals-reflect-japanese-spiritual-thought/100080 UCA100080 Japanese not only revere or soothe the souls of dead pets, but even petty insects, small plants, and even lifeless objects Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-racks-up-new-security-deals/100027 UCA100027 Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is seeking to draw friends closer in the face of growing pressure from China, analysts say Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-unnecessary-military-budget-hike-a-global-worry/100015 UCA100015 It could be the beginning of what is now an initial stage of intercontinental military escalation Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/social-media-open-a-rabbit-hole-in-japan/99935 UCA99935 A private citizen was able to use Twitter to expose a scandal that mainstream media ignored Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:07:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-media-is-in-cahoots-with-japans-powers-that-be/99922 UCA99922 By not throwing light on the Colabo scandal, Japanese media is not only enabling it but allowing it to thrive Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japanese-bishops-slam-dangerous-weaponizing/99833 UCA99833 Decision to boost military budget without parliament's approval is unconstitutional, undemocratic, prelates say Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-charity-becomes-business-in-japan/99800 UCA99800 Hosanna House scandal highlights the misuse of public funds by questionable private entities Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:41:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-religion-is-business-in-japan/99774 UCA99774 Japanese media is failing to cover a scandal involving the Kobe Disciple Church for political reasons Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/when-the-japanese-quiet-hour-is-too-much-to-bear/99720 UCA99720 Allowing a vocal minority to dictate the standards of leisure in a society can have many unintended consequences Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-confronts-problem-of-video-game-addiction/99716 UCA99716 Japanese education ministry survey shows that 17 percent of children aged six to 12 spend over four hours a day gaming Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-farewell-to-pacifism-in-japan/99699 UCA99699 Tokyo has altered its pacifist stance since the Russian war in Ukraine began to become more belligerent Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:50:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/okinawa-unease-grows-as-japan-ramps-up-military-budget/99688 UCA99688 Rising geopolitical tensions in East Asia have prompted Tokyo to revise its defense and security policies Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/unification-church-made-millions-from-spiritual-sales/99633 UCA99633 About 50 percent of complaints related to such sales are related to the church, says Japanese lawyers' group Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/anonymity-on-twitter-aids-child-abusers-in-japan/99586 UCA99586 Elon Musk’s task isn’t that difficult if he’s really committed to protecting minors on the site Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-inhumane-immigration-centers/99510 UCA99510 Spate of deaths highlights the strict and labyrinthine regulations of Japan’s immigration system Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/historians-discover-17th-century-japanese-letter-to-pope/99503 UCA99503 Message was a reply to a letter from Pope Paul V offering encouragement to Catholics facing persecution in Japan Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/young-japanese-seek-greener-pastures-abroad/99442 UCA99442 Japan’s low pay and stressful working culture are forcing an increasing number of people to try their luck overseas Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:52:00 +0700