A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, measuring a weak 6 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck off the west coast of Japan's Shikoku island on Wednesday night. There was no threat of a tsunami, and it was not immediately clear if the quake had caused injuries or damage. ( read original story ...)
Minor damages reported after 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday local time, off the west coast of Shikoku Island. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism hits record, but business mood sours
STORY: Japan just posted more record figures for tourism. The number of visitors surpassed 3 million in March - the first time they’ve ever gone above that level. Arrivals have been boosted by factors including the weak yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Couple pray for son who died in landslide ensuing 2016 Kumamoto quake
Shinobu Yamato, left, and her husband Takuya pray for their late son Hikaru, a then 22-year-old university student from the Kumamoto Prefecture city of Aso who was caught in a landslide following the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leader: Yen’s weakness needs adjustment
Japan's currency has weakened to levels not seen in more than 30 years, which is becoming an increasing concern for business leaders. The head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives says the weaker purchasing power of the yen causes prices to ... ( read original story ...)
The Role of the Private Sector in Japan-Ukraine Cooperation
Furthermore, Japanese involvement in Ukraine spotlights the role of the private sector in rebuilding the country, as business and economic actors can aid long-term Ukrainian economic recovery and strengthen bilateral ties through corporate cooperation. ( read original story ...)
The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons “to enhance our collective security” amid conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kumamoto Pref. marks 8 years since second massive earthquake
Tuesday marks eight years since a second massive earthquake hit Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto. The tremor, with an intensity of seven on Japan's seismic scale of zero to seven, struck ... ( read original story ...)
OpenAI opens Tokyo office and debuts custom GPT-4 version for Japan
OpenAI has made the model available to several early customers including the developer of Speak, one of the most popular language learning apps in Japan. Thanks to the customized version of GPT-4, Speak can now generate explanations for users up to 2.8 times faster than before. The app’s operator also reduced its inference costs. ( read ...
Operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant prepares to restart another plant
The operator of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it has obtained permission from safety regulators to start loading atomic fuel into a reactor at its only operable plant in Japan, ( read original story ...)
OpenAI expands to Japan with Tokyo office and GPT-4 model optimized for the Japanese language
OpenAI is expanding to Japan, announcing today a new Tokyo hub and plans for a GPT-4 model optimized specifically for the Japanese language. The ChatGPT-maker opened its first international office in London last year, ( read original story ...)
Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders
In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
On Himalayan Hillsides Grows Japan’s Cold, Hard Cash
A shrub in impoverished Nepal now supplies the raw material for the bank notes used in Asia’s most sophisticated financial system. ( read original story ...)
Compass Offices Announces the Pre-opening Sale of Its Brand New INOGATE OSAKA Business Centre
OSAKA, Japan, April 15, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Offices is pleased to announce the pre-opening sale of its INOGATE OSAKA business centre, which marks the latest chapter in Compass Offices’ ... ( read original story ...)
Aging of Japan business chiefs continues for 33rd straight year
As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990, the average age was 54. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 8 years since Kumamoto earthquake
Sunday marks eight years since a deadly earthquake hit the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. ( read original story ...)