Japan's second supplementary stimulus budget for this fiscal year, amounting to 29 trillion yen ($210 billion), cleared the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for final approval in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gears up for next-gen nuclear tech: 4 things to know
As part of a big energy policy shift announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan plans to sanction the building of nuclear power plants for the first time since the disaster at the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Eisai shares plunge 10% in Tokyo after report of death in Alzheimer’s trial
Shares in Japanese drugmaker Eisai Co headed for their biggest plunge in more than a year on Tuesday after a report that a woman in a trial of the company's Alzheimer's disease treatment died. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar detention was ‘hell,’ says freed Japanese filmmaker
Toru Kubota, who was jailed for nearly four months, called on Tokyo to take a tougher stance against human rights abuses in the military-controlled country. ( read original story ...)
Kawakin Core-Tech introduces ‘Total Solutions’ to earthquake disasters, enters Philippine market
Seismic and structural devices are used in many buildings, including residential and commercial buildings and even bridges in Japan, where earthquakes happen more frequently than in the rest of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM seeks to increase defence budget to 2% of GDP in fiscal 2027
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has required cabinet Ministers to increase the nation's defence budget to around 2 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year of 2027 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Retail Sales Rise 4.3% On Year In October
The value of retail sales in Japan was up 4.3 percent on year in October, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Baidu Japan Launches World’s First Kaomoji Avatar NFT Project
CryptoSimeji, which sold out within hours, marks Baidu Japan's first step into Web 3.0SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies in Tokyo Olympics probe
Tokyo prosecutors have raided the offices of advertising agencies Hakuhodo DY Holdings and Tokyu Agency in connection with possible bid-rigging related to Tokyo Olympics test events, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies over Tokyo Olympics events
Tokyo prosecutors have raided the offices of advertising agencies Hakuhodo DY Holdings and Tokyu Agency in connection with possible bid-rigging related to Tokyo Olympics test events, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo practices lion escape protocol in hilarious drill
The local fire department was even part of the drill. Disaster drills are common practice in Japan, as it's one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This practice was about ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Holds “Midosuji Runway” for 1st Time in 3 Years to Promote EXPO 2025
On a special stage during the event, Kobukuro, a popular male pop duo from Osaka who have been appointed as EXPO ambassadors, sang the EXPO's official theme song, " Kono Hoshi no Tsuzuki wo" (meaning ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo aims to be ‘most startup-friendly’ city with new support for firms
The capital, which is aiming for a tenfold increase in "unicorns" over five years, plans to create a hub for young firms and increase its procurement from such companies. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors raid ad giant Dentsu as Olympics scandal widens
Tokyo prosecutors raided the headquarters of ad agency Dentsu Inc and an events company on Friday, part of a widening scandal into corruption during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on profit-taking as high-capped chip issues sold
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended lower on Friday as investors opted to secure profits following recent gains, but the market's downside was capped by hopes the pace of interest rate hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan investigators raid Dentsu in widening Olympic probe
Japanese prosecutors raided the headquarters of major advertising company Dentsu on Friday, as the investigation into corruption related to the Tokyo Olympics widened. Major local TV broadcasters ... ( read original story ...)