Nissan Motor Co.’s Oppama factory, opened in 1961, was once a crown jewel in Japan’s postwar rise to manufacturing powerhouse. ( read original story ...)
Japan steel groups seek reforms to stop tariff evasion as China exports surge
Japanese steel lobby groups said on Monday they have requested the early introduction of measures to prevent the evasion of anti-dumping tariffs aimed at protecting domestic industries from unfair ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at record high as automakers rise on weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei share average extended its gains from last week to end at a record high on Monday, as a weaker yen pushed automakers' stocks higher. ( read original story ...)
‘Stable Instability’: China-Japan Dilemmas in the Shadow of Sino-American Rivalry
Three enduring dilemmas define the complex relationship between Asia’s two largest economies as they mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. ( read original story ...)
Firefly Aerospace eyes Japan rocket launches for Asia market
The plan could make Japan the first launch site in Asia for Firefly, the Texas-based rival to Elon Musk's SpaceX. ( read original story ...)
Circle-Backed Company’s Yen Stablecoin Nears Official Approval In Japan: Report
Japan’s market regulator is on the verge of approving the nation’s first yen-denominated stablecoin, according to a report dated Sunday.
Goldman Promotes Takanabe to be Japan Investment Banking Co-Head
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said Teppei Takanabe will become its co-head of investment banking in Japan, as the Wall Street bank pushes to grow in the Asian nation.
EXPO2025 Kochi Festival WORLD YOSAKOI DAY
Kochi Prefecture will host "WORLD YOSAKOI DAY" on August 22 (Fri) and 23 (Sat) at the EXPO Arena "Matsuri" during Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.The day YOSAKOI becomes a world culture. A special two-day ...
Lakeside trails at Hokkaido World Heritage site reopen after bear attack
All trails around lakes in the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido fully reopened ... ( read original story ...)
Schools get students involved in revision of unreasonable ‘black rules’
Positive outcomes have emerged from such revisions, including greater student confidence and stronger trust between students and teachers. ( read original story ...)
3 Myanmar nationals in Tokyo accused of killing compatriot with wine bottle
Three Myanmar nationals in the Japanese capital have been served with fresh arrest warrants for allegedly killing a compatriot by striking hi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes very late U.S. Open decision with $1 million reward
Naomi Osaka has received a wild-card entry into the mixed doubles competition at the U.S. Open, where she will partner with Frenchman Gael Monfils ... ( read original story ...)
Work on MGM Osaka proceeding ‘vigorously’, says national govt
The developer of the MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR) with casino in Japan, and the prefectural and city governments of Osaka, have been working “vigorously” on the project and “meeting the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as automakers rise on weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei share average extended their gains from last week to hit a record high on Monday, tracking the Dow Jones's higher finish last week, as a weaker yen boosted automakers' stocks.
Naomi Osaka makes $1M U.S. Open decision after Canadian Open criticism
Naomi Osaka has received a wild card to play with Gael Monfils at the US Open, as she looks to move on from the Canadian Open final and play mixed doubles. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at building in Osaka’s popular Dotombori district
A fire broke out Monday in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular t ... ( read original story ...)