Japan's top firms are set to offer pay rises of around 2% or more as annual labour talks wrap up on Wednesday, a boost from last year's razor-thin increase that is still unlikely to kick-start ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has no right to lecture China on human rights
Japan's House of Representatives adopted a resolution on Feb 1, expressing concern over so-called human rights issues in China's Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia and Hong Kong. That the resolution ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Why do cherry trees tend to bloom early in Tokyo?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the cherry blossom season and why the flowers tend to blossom early in the c ... ( read original story ...)
Which Industry is Most Crypto-Friendly?
The travel industry has been the biggest adopter of cryptocurrency, according to a new survey. ( read original story ...)
New South Korean President Seeks to Give a Local Crypto Push
Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korean President-elect, did some promises that can be taken as crypto-friendly ones, as he considers himself a crypto enthusiast that plans to push to the crypto industry. ( read original story ...)
Crypto allows you to ‘take the bank with you,’ says Tether co-founder: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ban exports of nearly 300 items to Russia, Belarus
Japan designated Tuesday nearly 300 items and technologies as subject to an export ban on Russia and Belarus from later this week to prevent them from boosting their military capabilities, as part of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka news: Daniil Medvedev feels sorry for Naomi Osaka following heckling
World no 1 Daniil Medvedev has said that he feels sorry for Naomi Osaka after the Japanese tennis sensation was visibly in tears after being heckled during her second-round defeat to Veronika ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka told heckling is sadly part of sport
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have sympathy after Osaka's tearful exit following verbal abuse, but "you have to be able to tolerate it". ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines ‘gearing up in anticipation of the Japanese market’: CEO
Hawaiian Airlines CEO discusses the opening up of tourism in Japan as well as the future prospects for the travel industry in general. ( read original story ...)
Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor Market: Business Growth & Investment Opportunities, Top Companies, Share, Segments and Forecast to 2028
The latest released study has evaluated the future growth potential of the Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor market and provides information and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo schools kick out rules on hairstyles and underwear
Tokyo secondary schools are to drop rules compelling pupils to have only black hair in approved styles and wear underwear of a designated colour.The changes, du ... ( read original story ...)
Web Forum EXPO 2025 Osaka – Designing Future Society for Our Lives
JETRO hold an web forum on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. The theme of Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big bet on latest hydrogen initiatives draws scepticism | Video
Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country is making big bets on hydrogen power to get there, but its business community remains sceptical about the technology. Michiyo Ishida ... ( read original story ...)
Why It’s Almost Impossible to Lose Anything in Japan
Japan's lost and found system is legendarily good -- millions of items are turned into local police stations by residents every ... ( read original story ...)
The Future of Crypto Is Boring — and Bright
It’s worth remembering that, when it comes to economic affairs, unexciting can be exactly what you are looking for. ( read original story ...)