In a week-long visit to the U.S. this week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that is meant to achieve an upgrade to their defense alliance. ( read original story ...)
6.8 magnitude earthquake registered near Mariana Islands; so far no tsunami threat issued
The notable quake was recorded just after 6 a.m. local time in the Maug Islands region, north of the islands near Saipan, Saipan, the USGS reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business failures top 9,000 for first time in nine years
In the year through March, bankruptcies mainly rose among small and midsize companies as they struggled to raise prices to reflect higher costs. ( read original story ...)
5.2 magnitude quake strikes southwestern Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture in southwestern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers (24 miles) around ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Miyazaki prefecture in Japan
On Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a report detailing a seismic event that shook Miyazaki prefecture, situated in the southwestern par ... ( read original story ...)
Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Osaka with Germany
With a tradition that extends more than five decades, Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Japan’s Kansai region with Germany. Described by many as the cultural center and the historical ... ( read original story ...)
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture in southwestern Japan on Monday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Eastern Coast Shaken by Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across the Region
A n earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on April 3, unleashing tremors felt island-wide and collapsing buildings in the city of Hualien. The US Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s scandal-hit unit Daihatsu revamps small car business structure
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor said on Monday it will set up a direct reporting line on development and certification to its parent Toyota Motor, as the compact car maker seeks to overcome a certification ... ( read original story ...)
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture: JMA
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 struck the southern Japanese prefecture of Miyazaki, the weather agency said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of support to secure a steady supply of chips ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies agreed on biggest wage hike in 33 years, union group says
A group of Japanese firms have agreed to raise wages by 5.24% this year, the country's largest union group Rengo said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Higher Expectations for Japan at Biden-Kishida Summit
The summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Biden in April comes at a time when US-Japan relations are at their strongest. Both Washington and Tokyo have highlighted ... ( read original story ...)
NC governor to welcome Japanese prime minister next week to talk jobs and business
The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be in North Carolina next week, welcomed by the Tar Heel's own Gov. Roy Cooper to talk jobs and business investments, according to a Friday press release ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossoms after delayed bloom
Crowds gathered in Tokyo on Friday to enjoy the famed cherry blossoms ... at the same time the country begins a new school and business year. "They’re really breathtaking," said Silver Shea, 47, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Market Boom Is Just Getting Started. The Geopolitics Help.
In a multipolar world, Japan’s status as a U.S. security partner should help keep investment allocations there higher, Patrick L. Springer writes in a guest commentary. ( read original story ...)