Topps, Populous and New Balance are all examples of baseball-connected brands that are tailoring their businesses to succeed in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports surge in February, leaving a trade surplus as worries persist over Trump’s tariffs
Japan has reported its exports grew at an 11% annual pace in February while imports declined slightly, leaving a surplus after two straight months of deficits as worries grow about President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood sours in March over Trump tariffs, Chinese economy: Reuters poll
Business sentiment among Japanese manufacturers in March worsened for the first time in three months into negative territory on concerns about U.S. tariff policies and weakness in China's economy, a ... ( read original story ...)
Why Sasaki’s MLB debut will mean more for the people of Japan
Around the time that Roki Sasaki made his long-awaited decision to sign with the Dodgers, the city of Los Angeles was reeling from a period of grief and devastation. A string of wildfires ripped ... ( read original story ...)
Court rejects plea to halt Ikata nuclear reactor in western Japan
A district court on Tuesday rejected a request by residents to halt operation of a nuclear reactor at the Ikata power plant in western Japan, dismissing concerns over earthquake risks and a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reform push leads to record delistings
TOKYO -- Companies are delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange at a record pace, as one after another are acquired or go private against the backdrop of market reforms aimed at boosting corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Local manufacturers to show futuristic products at Osaka Expo
Products to be showcased at the Expo include a jacket that can automatically adjust the temperature inside it. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops continue crackdown on commercial sex scouting group Access
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police are stepping up its crackdown on the scout group Access, which lures women on social media with the promise of high pay and sends them to commercial sex ... ( read original story ...)
Sasaki a symbol of hope for people of Japan
Around the time that Roki Sasaki made his long-awaited decision to sign with the Dodgers, the city of Los Angeles was reeling from a period of grief and devastation. A string of wildfires ripped ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies pitch reforms as ‘vanilla’ buybacks fail to placate investors
Toyota, Japan’s most valuable company, unveiled plans last month to trim its board from 16 members to 10 and make half of them independent, up from 40 per cent previously. It will also create a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo braced for earthquakes and typhoons as city evolves into disaster-proof metropolis
Typhoons, earthquakes and torrential downpours have caused large-scale damage throughout Japan, but now the city is using a series of advanced prevention measures to make sure it's disaster-proof ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to invite small businesses to declare ¥10 billion sales targets
The country has about 4,500 companies with annual sales of ¥10 billion or more, but many of them are concentrated in metropolitan areas. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotel openings soar ahead of Expo but ticket sales lag
A total of 16 foreign hotel brands opened in Kansai in 2024, including new properties and rebrands -- the most ever for a single year, according to Osaka-based think tank Asia Pacific Institute of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Introduces Earthquake-Resistant 200mph Bullet Train with British Expertise
A High-Speed Revolution With British Design Japan has introduced the groundbreaking E10 Shinkansen, a high-speed bullet train capable of reaching 200mph (320kph) while boasting cutting-edge earthquake resistance technology. ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Coordinated approach needed for post-disaster recovery efforts
In the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which devastated vast areas of northeastern Japan, tsunami-affected communities faced difficult decisions in rebuilding. ( read original story ...)
British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains
British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains - The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter service in 2030 ... ( read original story ...)