Japan's parliament on Tuesday enacted a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next ...
Groundbreaking for Yokohama Tire plant in China
Yokohama Rubber held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Hangzhou Qiantang Yokohama Tire Co., Ltd plant in China. Yokohama Rubber intends for the factory to begin operations in 2026 with an initial production capacity of 9 million passenger car tyres a year, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor, Empress meet downpour survivors in quake-hit Noto
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visited Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture to meet residents affected by September's torrential rains. The visit comes as the prefecture's Noto ... ( read original story ...)
Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu
A major, 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the Coral Sea on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake created a tsunami threat for parts of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan targets 40-50% power supply from renewables by 2040
By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan wants renewable energy to account for up to 50% of its electricity mix by fiscal year 2040 with nuclear power taking up another 20%, ... ( read original story ...)
Denmark will not extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to Japan, his lawyer says
Japan had issued an international warrant for Watson's arrest, seeking him on charges of breaking into a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic Ocean in 2010, obstructing its business and causing injury as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government to review subcontractor law
The Japanese government will review the use of the term for subcontractor, or "shitauke," as it implies an unequal relationship between buyer and supplier. ( read original story ...)
Japan To Make Renewables Top Power Source By 2040
Japan wants renewable energy to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by mid-century, government plans showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Builds Ties With Trump Even as Troubled Premier Stays Home
Japan is getting its pitch across to US President-elect Donald Trump for continued strong relations, even as its unpopular prime minister stays home to deal with an unstable political situation. ( read original story ...)
Trump and Japan’s SoftBank announce company’s plans to invest $100 billion in US projects
President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort Monday to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet to Issue 4.5 Billion Yen in Bonds for Bitcoin Expansion
Metaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin as it announces a 4.5 billion yen bond issuance to accelerate its crypto expansion plans.
How Crypto Traders Can Turn $100 to $500K Before End of December
The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with enthusiasm as Bitcoin (BTC) has recently achieved a remarkable milestone, hitting an impressive all-time high of ...
Ethereum is primed for a breakout, according to top crypto analyst
Fundstrat's Sean Farrell has nailed Bitcoin's price the past two years. Now, he says it's Ethereum's time to shine ...
Finance Ministry official arrested for taking upskirt photo in Tokyo
A 44-year-old official from Japan's Finance Ministry has been arrested for allegedly taking an upskirt photo of a woman at a train station in the suburbs of Tokyo, police said. Yasutaka Yoneta, who ...
Osaka Pref. volleyball coach attended practice despite suspension for physical punishment
The head coach of an elementary school volleyball team who was suspended for physical punishment against children was given access to practic ... ( read original story ...)
Observation Device Shows High Accuracy in Typhoons
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device, which is designed to drop from an ( read original story ...)