Scientists who drilled deeper into an undersea earthquake fault than ever before have found that the tectonic stress in Japan’s Nankai subduction zone is less than expected, according to a study from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to reopen to mass tourism in October
Japan, one of the world's last major holdouts during the pandemic, is dissolving its Covid-19 restrictions and opening the door back up to mass tourism in October. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Welcome Independent Travelers Next Month — What to Know
Japan is lifting a major COVID-19 travel restriction next month. On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that independent travelers will be welcomed back to Japan on Oct. 11, The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says to ease COVID border control requirements next month
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday his country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements next month, a key step in fostering a recovery in Japan's tourism sector, which is ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow’s Tokyo release targets supply chain, HR automation
The latest revision of the Now workflow automation platform introduces features that focus on simplifying the supply chain, automating asset management, and planning for sustainability. ( read original story ...)
DEA at Tokyo Game Show 2022, Paving a Way to a National Strategy
DEA at Tokyo Game Show 2022, Paving a Way to a National Strategy Mr. Daisuke Asano, Director of the Web 3.0 Policy Promotion Office, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Seven fascinating facts about Japan’s bullet trains – including how fast they can go
As Japan Rail celebrates 150 years since it first starting its network, it is preparing to start running an incredibly rapid train which will link Tokyo and Nagoya in just 40 minutes ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo blinks in game of forex chicken
The Japanese government has grudgingly responded to the Federal Reserve’s hiking cycle by moving to prop up the staggering yen, the first such intervention since 1998 . The “decisive action”, in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stance ‘Unchanged’ After Biden Taiwan Pledge But Wary Over Ukraine
"We must be prepared for the emergence of an entity that tramples on peace and the security of countries by force," Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio warned. ( read original story ...)
The dollar is sliding against the yen after Japan’s market intervention, but the yen’s advance won’t last long, analysts say
Japan intervened in the currency market for the first time since the Asian Financial Crisis, as the yen has slumped 25% against the dollar in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Business circles mixed about Japan’s intervention amid industry shift
The business circles expressed mixed feelings about Japan's currency intervention Thursday, with some hailing it as a sign of the gov ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during pandemic
Japan’s strict border restrictions will be loosened next month, the prime minister announced Thursday, allowing tourists to easily enter for the first time since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
How Crypto Currency Became A Part Of Gambling Industry
Characteristics defining blockchain Blockchain has the following characteristics that make it ideal for processing transactions: Decentralization — everyone has access to the system’s data, making it ...
Japan to let individual tourists enter visa-free from 11 October: Nikkei
"We will remove the cap on the number of people entering the country, and will resume accepting individual travel and visa-free travel," Kishida said. Currently, Japan requires visas for all visitors ...
Salaryman’s best friend: Japan office lets in dogs in post-COVID work shift
Japan's armies of "salarymen" were famous for spending endless hours at the office. Now one tech giant is trying to make the experience more cuddly by allowing in pets. ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps rates ultra-low, steps in to aid yen
STORY: Japan is defying a global trend. The country’s central bank on Thursday (September 22) said it would keep rates unchanged and ultra-low. That’s in contrast with its peers. Only a day earlier ... ( read original story ...)