Tokyo, Jan 22 (EFE).- More than 15,000 people were still staying in shelters in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, three weeks after the devastating magnitude-7.6 earthquake left 232 ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake causes land upheavals along Japan’s northern coast
TOKYO, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude that rocked central Japan earlier this month has caused land upheavals of more than 2 meters in some places along the Noto ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seen missing primary budget surplus target in FY2025
Japan's primary budget has largely been in deficit in the postwar ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to ... ( read original story ...)
Regional business creators system picks up steam in Japan
A growing number of local governments in Japan are embracing the regional revitalization business creators system, a mechanism for welcoming company employees to make use of their expertise in ... ( read original story ...)
Ruling Bloc-Backed Shiyake Wins Tokyo Election despite LDP Scandal
Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)--A candidate backed by the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling bloc in Japan’s national politics won Sunday’s mayoral election in Hachioji, Tokyo, despite the LDP facing a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches auction for two offshore wind power projects
The Japanese government launched a third major round of auctions on Friday to select operators for two new offshore wind power areas capable of generating 1.05 gigawatts (GW) in the northern part of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Cryptos Again
The BTC-spot ETF market has failed to deter US lawmaker scrutiny. Senator Elizabeth Warren targeted cryptos on Sunday, calling for crypto regulations. BTC declined by 0.32% on Sunday. Reversing a 0.13 ...
Wall Street record propels Japan’s Nikkei to fresh 34-year peak
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh 34-year peak on Monday as the U.S. S&P 500's record-high close on Friday buoyed investor sentiment, despite continued signs of ...
Korea’s biz lobby donates $500,000 to Japan’s Noto quake relief efforts
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), Korea's biggest business lobby, said Monday it has donated $500,000 in aid to Japan's relief efforts involving a massive earthquake that killed more than 200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Premier Slips in Polls After Disbanding Tarnished Faction
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida showed no sign of recovery in a series of polls carried out over the weekend after he dissolved his scandal-hit faction in a bid to restore trust. Most Read from BloombergFlorida Governor DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Race, ( read original story ...)
Japan reports record closures of elderly care businesses in 2023: survey
Japan's elderly care sector is facing mounting challenges, with record number of business closures reported in 2023, a research report has shown. There were 510 closures, suspensions, or dissolutions, ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese trainees told to undergo contraception to work in Japan, survey shows
A recent survey showed nine women were advised by local intermediary organisations to undergo contraceptive treatment before working in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks keep surging, central banks seen on hold
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares tracked Tokyo higher on Monday as AI hype helped the tech sector ahead of a week brimming with central bank meetings, major economic data and corporate earnings. ( read original story ...)
Anime Japan 2024 Lineup Revealed
According to Natalie, 44 different shows will take part in the Anime Japan event this year. The event will take place on March 23 and 24 in Tokyo. Of course, the panels will be spread between stages as three main locations will comprise the event. ( read original story ...)
Japan Shock, South Korea Wobble Blow Asian Cup Wide Open
Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will lift the Asian Cup as the group stage approaches its climax. ( read original story ...)
Avatars, robots and AI: Japan turns to innovation to tackle labour crisis
Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. With 500 days to go before the spring 2025 opening of the Osaka World Expo, its secretary-general ... ( read original story ...)