Researchers are scientifically analyzing the mummified creature for the first time in the hopes of casting light on its origins. ( read original story ...)
Japan allocates 268.7MW in eleventh solar auction, lowest bid comes in at $0.078/kWh
The procurement exercise was open to PV projects exceeding 250kW in size and had a ceiling price of ¥10.25/kWh ($0.089). ( read original story ...)
2,523 Remain Unaccounted for after 2011 Earthquake, Tsunami
A total of 2,523 people in six Japanese prefectures are still missing 11 years after the March 2011 major earthquake and tsunami, which struck the Tohoku northeastern region, the National Police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Embedded Finance Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022-2029
The "Japan Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 50+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks decrease for 4th day
Tokyo stocks continued their losing trend for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with initial gains offset due to growing fears over energy prices. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed down ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s virus cases top 10,000 for 1st time in 4 days at 10,823
Tokyo reported 10,823 new COVID-19 cases on March 9, the first time in four days the daily count exceeded 10,000. ( read original story ...)
Japan Declares Okinawa a “Combat Zone”
On 23 December last year, the Japanese Government informed the Kyodo News service that in the event of a “Taiwan Contingency” the US military, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan commissions first Taigei-class submarine with better underwater endurance
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the first vessel in a new class of diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) with better underwater endurance ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to close at 16-month low
Japan's Nikkei index reversed course to end at a 16-month low on Wednesday, tracking broader Asian markets lower, as investors assessed the impact of the worsening conflict in eastern Europe and a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.30%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Transport, Automobiles & Parts and Textile sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.30% to hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Embedded Finance Market Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by 42.8% to Reach $12,132.2 Million in 2022 – Forecast to 2029
The "Japan Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 50+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki: Expect BoJ to keep working towards price target
Japan's Finance Minister Shun'ichi Suzuki said to expect the Bank of Japan to keep working towards the price target. He recently shrugged off an idea of turning government bonds (JGBs) held by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks, Grab Are Vying For Home Credit’s $2 Billion Assets
Japanese lenders Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. are among suitors shortlisted in the bidding of consumer lender Home Credit’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 10,823 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 10,823 new coronavirus cases in the capital on Wednesday. The daily tally is down more than 1,800 from a week ago. Officials say the number of seriously ill ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo men’s time on housework, child care unchanged amid pandemic, remote work: study
The time men spend on housework and child care has not changed much since before and after the coronavirus outbreak in Japan, even though wor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 10,823 more coronavirus infections on March 9
The Japanese capital reported 10,823 COVID-19 cases on March 9, after registering 8,925 new cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Go ... ( read original story ...)