IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has arrived in Japan to present a review of Tokyo's plans to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. ( read original story ...)
IAEA endorses Japan’s plans to release Fukushima waste into Pacific
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday endorsed the Japanese government's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese consultant Joji Matsui found guilty of taking bribes in Tokyo Olympics trial
Joji Matsui, one of a few Japanese officials charged in a bribery scandal involving organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, was found guilty of taking bribes in Tokyo District Court. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, the ‘betrayal’ of quitting spawns business to help quitters
Japanese often stick with jobs even when unhappy, feeling as is they're 'kamikaze' sacrificing for the greater good. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo building hit by ‘tremendous explosion’, 4 people injured
The cause of the blast was not immediately clear but witnesses said they had smelled gas before the explosion. ( read original story ...)
Bamboo circulation in Satoyama and Satoumi: Japan’s hilly and coastal areas
Professor Saijo Kiyoshi at the Miyagi University of Education explains the work behind the bamboo circulation project of 2020 ( read original story ...)
Should Japan dump Fukushima’s radioactive water into the ocean?
The International Atomic Energy Agency is expected this week to approve Japan's plan to release radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean ... ( read original story ...)
Business and human rights in Japan: An overview
Professor Emi Sugawara walks us through the critical development of Japan’s policies concerning business and human rights ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to send treated water from Fukushima nuclear disaster into Pacific Ocean
The contentious plan that’s soured ties with neighbors including China. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan from Tuesday to deliver a final report ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Explosion in Tokyo’s Shimbashi, 4 injured
A manager of a nearby Italian restaurant, cited by NHK-World Japan said that he heard the sound of the explosion from inside and thought it was earthquake. “Then I went outside and saw a fire on the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas to launch Ship-to-Ship LNG bunkering business in Osaka Bay and Seto Inland Sea
This commercial undertaking, in which Osaka Gas will sell and provide LNG, aims to supply LNG fuel to LNG-fueled ships using a bunkering vessel, which will carry LNG loaded at the facilities located ... ( read original story ...)
New LNG Bunkering Business Launched in Japan
Japan's Osaka Gas has launched a new LNG bunkering business. The firm's new bunker business will cover the Osaka Bay and Seto Inland Sea areas, the company said in a statement on its website last week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Higher After Positive Business Survey
Tokyo shares closed higher on Monday, tracking US shares, with the market also supported by the announcement of an improvement in business confidence among Japanese major manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks renew 33-yr highs on BOJ Tankan, US inflation data
Tokyo stocks closed at new 33-year highs Monday, lifted sharply by favorable results from the Bank of Japan's Tankan business survey ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business urged to act on ‘sustainable capitalism’ pledge
Three years after Japan’s powerful Keidanren business federation proposed that capitalism shift to a more sustainable model, its companies are under mounting pressure from government and employees to act on this pledge to look beyond short-term profit. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturing sector shrinks in June on soft orders
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI was at 49.8 in June 2023, unrevised from preliminary estimates, and after a final 50.6 in May, which was the highest reading in ( read original story ...)