In a significant development, the Japanese government has delivered two mobile harbour cranes to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) to enhance its operations. Each crane boasts a robust lifting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.16 billion on 2025 Expo amid public skepticism
The Japanese government is estimated to spend a higher-than-expected 164.7 billion yen ($1.16 billion) on the 2025 World Exposition i ... ( read original story ...)
Sightseeing train with ‘kotatsu’ heated tables delights passengers in northeastern Japan
A train equipped with "kotatsu" heated tables has begun operating this season on a rail line running along the coast of the northeastern Ja･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
These American moms raising kids in Japan say they still face mom shaming there — it just looks different
Even so, motherhood is hard work, and some American moms living in Japan told Business Insider they felt they faced extra challenges due to differing cultural expectations. One mother said she was ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake hits Southeast of Honshu, Japan — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Southeast of Honshu, Japan at 0837 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former Emperor Akihito turns 90, continues to reflect on war
Japan's former Emperor Akihito turned 90 on Saturday, after having spent another peaceful year with his wife, former Empress Michiko ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan at 0146 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 48 km ESE of Ōhara, Japan: USGS
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 48 km ESE of Ōhara, Japan, at 20:45:22 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 ... ( read original story ...)
The Difficulties and Hopes of Japan
In the early days of the Emperor Meiji, beginning with 1868, the statesmen of Japan sensed the foreign danger, and their policies were all formulated accordingly. A curious trick of fate gave an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines is looking at hydrogen-electric-powered aircraft as a solution to the aviation industry’s carbon problem
Japan Airlines' new partners have all completed successful hydrogen-electric flights this year. But challenges remain. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian, Japanese students share disaster experiences
People in Indonesia's Aceh Province have welcomed students from northern Japan to share their experiences dealing with earthquakes and tsunamis. Both regions have suffered from massive disasters in ... ( read original story ...)
Operator of Tokyo Disney Resort-linked hotel told to return $5M for alleged COVID subsidy fraud
The Chiba Labor Bureau has ordered the operator of a hotel affiliated with Tokyo Disney Resort to return roughly 737.98 million yen (about $5･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Think your bank’s interest rates are bad? Just take a look at Japan
MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho — hiked 10-year deposit rates to 0.2% from 0.002%. ( read original story ...)
South Korean court orders 2 Japanese companies to compensate wartime Korean workers for forced labor
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s top court ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor, as it sided Thursday with its contentious ... ( read original story ...)
Little Tokyo Legacy Business Evicted During the Holidays
By PETER YOON, Rafu Digital Editor Another legacy business in Little Tokyo is closing its doors. Elaine Taiyoshi’s Little Tokyo Arts and Gifts received an eviction letter earlier this month ordering ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide $139.3M in financing for Türkiye’s quake-hit SMEs
Japan International Cooperation Agency, Türkiye's Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization sign loan deal for quake recovery, says minister - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)