TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for an eighth consecutive month in January, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is now the richest company in Japan – Sony don’t make top 300
You’ll notice though that this is only affecting Western companies – if you accept that Sony, whose PlayStation division was long ago relocated to the US, is run as if it’s an American business. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor, empress to visit quake-hit Noto Peninsula
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Arrangements are being made for Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit the Noto Peninsula, possibly in late March, to meet with people affected by the powerful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ gloom rises, adds to growth pains
Japanese manufacturers' business morale soured sharply in February with pessimists outnumbering optimists for the first time in 10 months, the Reuters Tankan survey found, adding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports grow more than expected but manufacturers’ mood sours
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose more than expected in January ... about further economic decline as the Reuters Tankan survey showed manufacturers' business morale soured sharply, with ... ( read original story ...)
Indoor quake-resistant shelters becoming gradually popular in Japan
A construction company in this west Japan city has developed an "Ehime Prefecture type quake-resistant shelter" using cedar wood pro･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese want nuclear plants to reopen ahead of 2011 Fukushima disaster anniversary
A new poll shows that half of Japanese favour restarting dozens of reactors in the country, compared with 30 per cent in previous surveys. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo plans to form rules to prevent abuse by customers, business partners
Tokyo's governor says she plans to explore legislation to prevent abuse by customers and business partners, such as unreasonable demands and malicious complaints. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: 48 dead and over 1 lakh asked to evacuate amid tsunami alert as country gets hit by 7.6 magnitude seismic event
A strong earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, causing significant infrastructure destruction and coastal evacuations. The seismic event, measuring 7.6 on the magnitude scale, left tens of ... ( read original story ...)
Architect Yano of the 100-yen store business model dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the founder of the operator of Daiso, Japan’s first and largest 100-yen shop chain, died of cardiac failure on Feb. 12. ( read original story ...)
Hirotake Yano, Japanese billionaire founder of 100-yen chain Daiso, dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the Japanese billionaire founder of Daiso Industries who helped popularize the discounted dollar-shop concept, has died of heart failure. ( read original story ...)
Private sector vital in pacifist Japan’s support for Ukraine
With Japan unable to provide military assistance under its pacifist Constitution, private investment plays a vital role in showing commitment to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn
Nintendo is reportedly Japan's richest company, according to its latest financial report for the quarter. Toyo Keizai, a business magazine […] The post Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida pledges $105 million in aid to Ukraine’s reconstruction
Japan has pledged long-term commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the partnership will be based on inclusivity and humanitarianism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new H3 rocket proved it works, but will it catch on anywhere else?
The H3's first launch into orbit follows another milestone Japan's space program achieved last month, when the country's robotic SLIM lunar lander touched down on the Moon. This made Japan the fifth ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war?
Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the US and other Western ... ( read original story ...)