Japanese Emperor Naruhito in his New Year address released Monday expressed hope that people will continue to support each other with ( read original story ...)
Japan in ‘battle against time’ to rescue New Year’s Day quake survivors
Japan on Tuesday struggled to assess the extent of damage from an earthquake that struck its west coast, killing at least a dozen people, wrecking buildings and major roads, and knocking out power to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake news live: highest-level tsunami warning dropped but residents in coastal areas told not to return to homes
Buildings collapse, trapping residents, and fires break out but tsunami warning lowered after series of major earthquakes in Japan ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: Indian Embassy Sets Up Emergency Room, Issues Emergency Contact Numbers
Indian Embassy in Japan's action comes after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rocked central Japan on Monday, leading to a tsunami warning for the country's western coast, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). ( read original story ...)
Tsunami Hits Japan After Powerful Earthquake
TOKYO—A tsunami warning was in effect on the west coast of Japan after a powerful earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan is bracing for a tsunami with waves as high as 16.5 feet after being struck by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV urged people to flee to high land or the top of a nearby building as quickly as possible. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami alert after series of strong quakes off western coast
Japan issued tsunami alerts on Monday after a series of strong quakes shook western areas. The Japan Meterological Agency reported a quake hitting Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, one of them ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks expected to reach new highs in 2024 despite strong yen headwinds
Tokyo stocks are expected to test an all-time high in 2024 on hopes of robust corporate results and real wage growth, overcoming a stronger yen that will pressure exporters amid prospects of policy ... ( read original story ...)
Being rich ‘impossible’: Japan survey reveals high schoolers’ financial views
To a question asking respondents to select up to three factors they considered important when choosing a company during job hunting, "stable" came out on top at 46.1%, followed by "high paying" at ... ( read original story ...)
Progress of Generative AI in Japan Surges After an Initial Lull
In a transformative turn of events, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged to the forefront of Japan’s technological landscape, capturing the attention of business leaders and public ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese companies move to rehire former employees
Previously, it had been widely believed that quitting a job means completely severing the relationship with the employer. ( read original story ...)
After a slow start, generative AI gathers speed in Japan
An initially cautious attitude has given way to wider acceptance in the public and private sectors, providing a boost to digitalization efforts. ( read original story ...)
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Debut Tokyo-Vancouver Route in March 2024
ZIPAIR Tokyo is set to begin its new three-weekly route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Vancouver International Airport on March 13, 2024. ( read original story ...)
‘I want to kiss you’: Sexual harassment of female entrepreneurs rife in Japan
It was three years ago that a female business owner in Japan was suddenly hit with a proposition from a male employee of one of her business ... ( read original story ...)
A maker of tiny Japanese pickup trucks shut down its factories after admitting it forged safety tests for 30 years
Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu, which is known for its miniature vehicles, halted factory operations on Tuesday after a report found that it had been forging the results of some safety tests since 1989. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Japan spins off PC and hardware business
Fujitsu hopes Fsas Technologies spinoff will hit the ground running in April 2024 with servers, storage, and more. ( read original story ...)