Most Japanese companies see no need for their government to follow the US in raising tariffs on Chinese imports, saying excessive production capacity in China's industrial sector does not affect them, ... ( read original story ...)
The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: A long, quiet initial rupture leading to multiplex fault ruptures
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 ... ( read original story ...)
West Japan pref. police to refer foreign woman to prosecutors over unlicensed taxi business
Nara Prefectural Police are poised to send public prosecutors documents on a foreign woman in her late 30s suspected of involvement in an unlicensed taxi service that earlier led to multiple arrests, ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp’s LCD plant in Osaka set to be transformed into massive AI data center
Sharp's production base in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, once renowned as the world's most advanced factory for large LCD television panels, will be transformed into a massive data center to handle the ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Son: will ramp up US power business for generative AI
Japan's SoftBank Group will ramp up its power generation business primarily in the United States to supply power to generative artificial intelligence projects worldwide, founder Masayoshi Son said on ... ( read original story ...)
‘Saw Her Give Swiatek Hell’ – Naomi Osaka Draws a Bold Wimbledon Prediction From Andy Roddick Despite Early Berlin Exit
With the Wimbledon Championships around the corner, one of the players who will be looking for redemption is Naomi Osaka. The Japanese tennis star hasn't had the best of times on the court ever since ... ( read original story ...)
MangaPlaza, one of the largest digital manga stores in the U.S., and the popular mobile Otome game “Obey Me! Nightbringer” will be exhibiting at Anime Expo 2024!
MangaPlaza, one of the largest digital manga stores in the U.S., and the popular Otome game “Obey Me! Nightbringer” will be exhibiting at Anime Expo! ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers less confident as high material costs bite
Japanese manufacturers are markedly less confident about business than three months ago due to higher materials costs, the Reuters Tankan poll for June showed, though the index remained in positive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni steps up bets on Southeast Asian consumer business
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Marubeni is investing more in Southeast Asian consumer businesses, aiming to make two or three investments of over 10 billion yen ($64 million) each annually, turning ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from Tokyo’s new office supply in 2026 and beyond
New supply will be moderate but will be dominated by large mixed-use projects. Tokyo’s office market will welcome a handful of significant developments in 2026, although it will be moderate compared ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets
TOKYO — Japan's exports surged 13.5% in May, faster than expected growth helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia. Finance Ministry data reported Wednesday showed that the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks to expand semiconductor production
TOKYO: In a bid to strengthen supply chains and economic security ... The Chitose Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which serves as a contact point for relevant business and other activities, has ... ( read original story ...)
Lacquerware artisans are still displaced by earthquake in Japan
Thousands of people are still displaced following an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan on Jan. 1. The epicenter of the quake was on the Noto Peninsula, an area known for its deep traditions, ... ( read original story ...)
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They’re a billion-dollar business with political overtones
They are a giant business that generates billions of dollars in income for the International Olympic Committee. They're also a proxy for geopolitical influence seen through the standings in the medal ... ( read original story ...)
Nidec Sees AI-Related Business Expanding to More Than $6 Billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in ... ( read original story ...)
Quake-hit Oku-Noto art festival’s facility in central Japan to be dismantled
Suzu City in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture plans to dismantle a facility that was featured at an international art festival. The structure was damaged by a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)