Japan Airlines' incoming president Mitsuko Tottori joins a sparse cohort of female executives leading Japanese firms. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Hana Kuma launched with a number of projects, including the New York Times op-doc Mink!, from director Ben Proudfoot, about Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress, and the author and ... ( read original story ...)
Another Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?
The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes. ( read original story ...)
Business groups from US, Europe and Japan push back on Biden LNG permit pause
The pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications implemented by the Biden administration has sparked pushback from leading business groups in the U.S., Europe and Japan.In a letter ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials raid Toyota group plant after company admits cheating on engine testing
The latest problem affects models sold in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, but not in North America. ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials raid Toyota group plant to investigate claims of cheating on tests
Japanese transport officials raided the plant of a Toyota group company on Tuesday to investigate cheating on engine testing, as the company reported it kept its status as the world’s top car maker in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan worried US pause of LNG export approvals may delay new projects
Japan, the world's second-biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is concerned that a temporary suspension of U.S. export permits may delay the launch of new LNG facilities in the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
Recovery efforts continue following Noto earthquake in central Japan
The massive earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan on New Year's Day left 238 people dead and 19 others still unaccounted for. Recovery efforts continue in the affected areas. ( read original story ...)
A group of Japanese citizens launches a lawsuit against the police to stop alleged racial profiling
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, launched a civil lawsuit against the country’s police on Monday, accusing the authorities of racial profiling and discrimination and ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how fans can fly Swiftly from Tokyo to the Super Bowl in Vegas
Is it possible to attend Taylor Swift's concert in Tokyo and still make it to the Super Bowl on time? Yes, if you know which flights to book. ( read original story ...)
Survivors of Japan’s Noto earthquake still living in shelters 4 weeks later
It has been four weeks since major earthquakes struck the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day. More than 230 people have been confirmed dead. Over 14-thousand evacuees are still living in shelters. The magnitude 7.6 earthquake upended people's lives. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to expect from Osaka Gas’s earnings
Osaka Gas is reporting latest earnings on January 30. Wall Street predict expect Osaka Gas will release earnings per share of ¥32.00. Track Osaka Gas stock price in real-time ahead here. Osaka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese citizens group sues police on allegations of racial profiling and discrimination
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, have filed a civil lawsuit against Japan's police, alleging racial profiling and discrimination. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aeon in exclusive talks to buy Tsuruha stake from Oasis
Oasis and Aeon each have about a 13% holding in Tsuruha. An increase in Aeon's stake would add to its drugstore business, a key growth driver for the firm. In the same sector it holds 51% of Welcia ... ( read original story ...)
Companies affected by Ishikawa earthquake to resume production in 1Q24, Murata may need to wait longer
It has been three weeks since the January 1 earthquake in Ishikawa. Rescue and evacuation efforts have mostly concluded, and reconstruction is now underway. Affected electronic component and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake swarm: MIT study offers valuable insights
The recent earthquake was caused by a cryptic earthquake swarm that has been ongoing in the region since 2020. ( read original story ...)