We are aiming to put as many nuclear reactors as possible online,” said Kishida. “We will have up to nine reactors operating this winter to secure enough sources of energy to cover about 10% of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s small cities to draw foreign talent with fast-track residency
TOKYO: Japan will make it easier to bring in talented foreign workers to regions outside the metropolitan areas by offering a fast-track path to permanent residency. The government will revise a point ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: S.Korea, Japan seek reset on decades of historical disputes
Efforts to resolve historical disputes between South Korean and Japan have been renewed under new South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, with both countries vowing to improve ties. ( read original story ...)
Business owner Kyoko Nagano shares what’s behind her passion
A desire to help safeguard the future of Japan’s traditional industries is driving Kyoko Nagano forward. Since 2018, Nagano has been running three companies, each centered around an aspect of Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to restore nine nuclear power plants
We will take all possible measures to guarantee the maximum capacity of power supply this winter, including the safe resumption of operations of the atomic plants,” the minis ... ( read original story ...)
Onkyo’s decline a cautionary tale for Japanese manufacturers
It was not long ago that the shelves at major electronics stores were lined with stereo systems, speakers and other products bearing the logo for Onkyo, one of Japan’s top audio equipment makers. ( read original story ...)
‘True balance’: Japan’s work revolution offers more flexibility to staff
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the pandemic for the first time.COVID-19 has ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese find ‘true balance’ amid quiet teleworking revolution
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time. ( read original story ...)
‘True balance’: Japan’s quiet telework revolution
But a quiet revolution in the country’s rigid business culture is underway, with firms working to digitise operations and offer more flexibility to staff who were once expected to stay late, go ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to forgo setting ceiling on next year’s defense spending, Nikkei reports
Japan will forgo setting a ceiling on defense spending in next fiscal year's annual budget, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, highlighting Tokyo's interest in boosting defense at a time of ... ( read original story ...)
Facing energy crisis, Japanese public backs resumption of more nuclear reactors – as long as they are safe
There were 54 reactors across Japan before the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima power plant, when a gigantic wave after an earthquake flooded reactors, leading to nuclear fuel in three of them ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close mixed on yen’s retreat, U.S. economic concerns
Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Friday as the yen's weakness gave exporters a boost, although gains were offset by concerns over the health of the U.S. economy. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added ... ( read original story ...)
How Nomura is building its India business
One of the plus points for Nomura at that point was the fact that Nomura had a huge wealth management business in Japan and they had managed to close about a trillion dollars of wealth in Japan. ( read original story ...)
VAIO Celebrates 25 Years Since Launch of First PC in Japan
Prestige Computer Brand Expresses Gratitude to its Loyal Customers AZUMINO, Japan , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAIO®, the premier Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Japanese firms more loath to invest in China amid “zero-COVID” policy
Japanese companies have become more reluctant to expand investment in China, criticizing the Communist-led government's radical "zero-COVID" policy, including the frequent imposition of lockdowns in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders ex-Tepco execs to pay $95 bln damages over Fukushima disaster
The Tokyo district court on Wednesday ordered four former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to pay 13 trillion yen ($95 billion) in damages to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)