At least eight people have died after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast on Monday afternoon, officials said. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck at about 4:10 p ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan companies agreed to average 5.58% pay hike, business lobby says
TOKYO : Top Japanese companies agreed to pay increases of an average 5.58 per cent at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms finish tough fiscal year
In addition, the company will record $258 million in such losses this fiscal year, for reasons including the suspension of methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile production in Hiroshima, Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF to conduct drill for quake in Pacific trenches
The Defense Ministry's Joint Staff is scheduled to conduct the Joint Exercise for Rescue (JXR) simulation drill involving the Self-Defense Forces Monday through Friday, preparing for a potentially ... ( read original story ...)
US to have official in Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The administration of President Joe Biden will deploy an official dedicated to monitoring Chinese governmental and business acti ... ( read original story ...)
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Saturday (May 18), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Tomioka with a 35.4 kilometer ... ( read original story ...)
US to send official to Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The dispatch of such a specialised China watcher to the embassy is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reinforce intelligence gathering. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to develop reusable rocket in tie-up with US partner
Tokyo-based startup Innovative Space Carrier Inc. will develop a reusable satellite launch rocket in partnership with a U.S rocket en ... ( read original story ...)
Reflections on Go Hyun-jung’s Early Marriage Life in Nihonbashi, Tokyo: A Tale of Solitude and Resilience
Actress Go Hyun-jung’s personal journey during her early married life in Tokyo was revealed in an intimate vlog posted on her YouTube channel named after herself, which was aptly titled “Go Hyun-jung ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to develop reusable rocket in tie-up with U.S. partner
Tokyo-based startup Innovative Space Carrier Inc. will develop a reusable satellite launch rocket in partnership with a U.S rocket engine maker, aiming for commercial use by around 2030. The ASCA-1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fumes at China, Russia for calling released Fukushima water ‘nuclear-contaminated’
Tokyo said it was ‘extremely regrettable’ that Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had made an assertion ‘contrary to the facts’. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hotel repurposes suitcases left by foreign visitors as planters for veggie garden
Foreign visitors to Japan numbered over 3 million in both March and April this year, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced on May･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Faw TOKYO April Edition Wraps Up With Impressive Turnout
FaW TOKYO (FASHION WORLD TOKYO) recently concluded its April edition with resounding success, solidifying its position as Japan's larg ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hands over new classroom building to Dailekh school
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal handed over a new classroom building to Shree Malika Secondary School in Thantikandh Rural Municipality, Dailekh District on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Sony, Sharp keep up Japan smartphone business despite iPhone’s grip
TOKYO/OSAKA -- Even in an iPhone-dominated Japanese market with lackluster growth prospects, domestic electronics makers like Sony Group and Sharp have found reasons to keep pouring resources into new ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs to turn business around
Japan Toshiba Corporation on Thursday said it will cut up to 4000 jobs domestically to cut costs and turn around its struggling business The latest ... ( read original story ...)