Japanese bread manufacturer Pasco Shikishima Corp. announced on May 7 that it is voluntarily recalling about 104,000 units of two bread prod･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court OKs family name change for man in same-sex relationship
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- A Japanese family court has allowed a man living with a same-sex partner to adopt the same family name as his partner, judging that the two are in a relationship similar to marriage, ... ( read original story ...)
A guide to an enjoyable picnic amidst Tokyo’s cherry blossoms
For your nighttime picnic under Tokyo's cherry blossoms, start with a comfortable blanket to sit on; waterproof is best for dewy evenings. Bring a compact, foldable chair if you prefer not to sit on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police warn against costly roofing scams
Deceitful contractors coax homeowners into undertaking costly and unnecessary repairs by falsely claiming their roofs are damaged. ( read original story ...)
Japan to start hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling
Japan will add large fin whales to its list of commercial whaling species, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday, five years after leaving an international body that regulates the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic medalist and world champion Shoma Uno says he’s retiring from figure skating
TOKYO (AP) — Olympic medalist and two-time world champion Shoma Uno of Japan is set to retire from figure skating. The 26-year-old placed fourth in March in the most recent world championships. He ... ( read original story ...)
Insider-Owned Growth Leaders in Japan for May 2024
As Japan's market shows resilience with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices posting gains amid a broader global context of economic recalibration, investors are keenly observing trends that could ...
Bank of Japan debated future rate hikes if weak yen keeps driving inflation
Bank of Japan board members discussed the possibility of further interest rate hikes if a weak yen continues to accelerate inflation, ...
Japan’s Reserves Tally Likely Too Early to Reflect Intervention
Japan’s foreign currency reserves dropped by $14 billion in April, a fall that reflects a decline in the value of foreign securities holdings rather than intervention in the market.Most Read from Bloo ...
First Look at Fantasy Springs Ice Cream Wagon Coming to Tokyo DisneySea
Fantasy Springs guests will be able to enjoy sweet treats at all the port’s dining venues when it opens this June, but especially at the Ice Cream wagon. Fantasy Springs Ice Cream Wagon The wagon is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kuwai returns to Games as rugby ref
Japan's Ano Kuwai will take part in her second Olympics in July with a whistle rather than a rugby ball in hand after being named in the 23-strong squad of match officials for the Sevens tournament in ... ( read original story ...)
Can heavy snowfall trigger earthquakes? A new study suggests a link.
A new theory suggests that heavy snowfall could be a factor in triggering swarms of earthquakes — evidence that what’s happening on and above the Earth’s surface may play a role in events underground. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly poised to rise ahead of China trade data and Japan pay figures
Economists polled by Reuters are expecting a 1.5% rise in exports in China, a reversal from the 7.5% fall seen in the past month.
Japan’s Forex Reserves Fall $14 Billion in April From March
Japan’s foreign currency reserves dropped by $14 billion in April, a fall that largely reflects a drop in the value of foreign securities holdings.Most Read from BloombergAmericans Are Racking Up ‘Phantom Debt’ That Wall Street Can’t TrackMicrosoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio ClosingsStormy Daniels Will Return to Court in Test of Trump’s DemeanorTrump ...
Japan real wages fall in March, marking 2 years of decline
Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages in March fell 2.5% from a year earlier, marking declines for two straight years, labour ministry data showed on Thursday.The pace of declines accelerated from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Real Wages Slide, While Underlying Trend Stays Solid
Japan’s latest wage figures showed pay gains have now lagged inflation every month for two years even as a measure of the deeper trend points to steady growth. ( read original story ...)