SUZU, Ishikawa -- Salt production using the "agehama" method, which had been practiced in the northern Noto Peninsula's Okunoto area for some 1,300 years, resumed in this central Japan city April 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Production Service Firm Wowow Bridge Secures First Projects, Makes Exec Hire
The firm facilitated the recent Tokyo shoot of Skydance and Anonymous Content’s big-budget sci-fi series 'Neuromancer' and hopes to continue tapping into a growing surge in live-action content set in ... ( read original story ...)
Human capital and performance management – insights from Tokyo
Discover how integrated performance management and engaged workforces bridge the strategy-execution gap for business success. ( read original story ...)
Commerce minister urges preferential trade deal with Japan to address tariff imbalance
Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a key meeting with the ambassador of Japan, focusing on strengthening trade relations and addressing long-standing tariff issues. During the ... ( read original story ...)
Threatened by Trump tariffs, Japan walks a delicate tightrope between US and China
Among all U.S. allies being wooed by Beijing in its tariff stare-down with Washington, Japan stands out as a peculiar case. ( read original story ...)
Megaquake could trigger land drop, spike flood risk along West Coast, study says
It's a matter of when -- not if -- a significant earthquake will shake the Pacific Northwest, and a new study says some areas will sink, exposing entire communities to more extreme weather. ( read original story ...)
Panel weighs need to update 43 tril. yen Japan defense buildup plan
A panel of experts under the Japanese Defense Ministry is considering a proposal to revise the current defense buildup plan, which al ... ( read original story ...)
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
The Japanese government is aggressively supporting startups, and large companies are seeking more opportunities to bet on entrepreneurs. ( read original story ...)
Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss, citing weak sales and outlet closures
SINGAPORE] Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it expects to report a “substantial net loss” for FY2025 ended March 31, based on a preliminary review of the group’s unaudited management ... ( read original story ...)
MGM: $8 Billion Japan Casino Shovel In The Ground Could Ignite A New Brick And Mortar Era Globally
MGM Resorts International plans a game-changing mega resort in Osaka for 2030, tapping into global expansion trends. Read why MGM stock is a buy. ( read original story ...)
French influence in Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating city. Its population of over 37 million makes it the world’s largest and it probably boasts restaurants with as many different styles of cooking as there are in London. ( read original story ...)
Japanese annual festival resumes after major quake forced cancellation last year
An annual spring festival featuring large floats has been held in a Japanese town that was devastated by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The event did not take place last year due to the quake. ( read original story ...)
Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them ‘forever’
Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a full-throated endorsement to the five Japanese trading houses in which his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has invested. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister calls US Treasury holdings ‘a card’ in tariff talks with Trump
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasurys can be “a card on the table” in negotiations over tariffs with the Trump administration, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Friday. ( read original story ...)
The Big One: If major earthquake hits the West Coast it could sink the land in minutes, new study warns
If major earthquake hits the West Coast it could sink the land in minutes, new study warns - The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese investors raise foreign stock holdings for sixth week on easing trade tensions
Japanese investors raised their foreign stock holdings for a sixth straight week as their sustained appetite for overseas equities was further bolstered by signs that the U.S. and China were willing ... ( read original story ...)