BEIJING, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted off East Coast of Honshu, Japan at 0147 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Flash PMI Eases To 50.0 To Signal Stalling Private Sector Activity In November
Japan's private sector growth ground to a halt in November according to the latest flash PMI data, which is based on about 85%-90% of total PMI survey responses each month. ( read original story ...)
Mos Burger partners with Nissin for pop-up restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
MOS Burger has partnered with ramen maker Nissin to open Mos Chicken Ramen Restaurant in Tokyo, Sora News 24 has reported. ( read original story ...)
Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo
Azabudai Hills, a multi-use complex and new world-class neighborhood, opened in central Tokyo on Friday. Embracing the concept of "Modern Urban Village," Azabudai Hills is a nature-rich landmark with ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 19% chance of M8-class quake in Japan’s Kanto region within 30 yrs: researchers
The probability of a magnitude 8-class earthquake occurring within the next 30 years along the Sagami Trough, the origin of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake that devastated Tokyo, ranges from 0% to 19% ... ( read original story ...)
Dua Lipa does the no trousers trend wearing men’s tightie whities in Tokyo
It's giving business at the top, party at the bottom – and perfect ... walking across the famous Shibuya Crossing as well as to pose in front of the lit-up Tokyo Tower. It's a far cry from the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with markets in Japan and US closed for holidays
Shares are mixed in Asia after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China fail to close gap on thorny issues after ‘pointless’ Kishida-Xi meeting
The Japanese PM did not push Xi 'very hard' over issues such as the Fukushima-linked food ban and Taiwan, an analyst says Several media reports, however, say the meeting was an important step towards ... ( read original story ...)
‘He brainwashed her’: Tokyo woman says daughter was lured by ‘host,’ ran up huge tab
An increasing number of women in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district are selling their bodies at sex establishments and on the streets to pa ... ( read original story ...)
‘Suzume’ Director Makoto Shinkai Explains How the Tragedy of the 2011 Japan Earthquake Influenced His Filmmaking
Makoto Shinkai discussed his inspirations for establishing the tone of "Suzume" and how he approached themes of natural disaster in a conversation for Variety's Artisans Screening Series moderated by ... ( read original story ...)
MHI Is Riding the Wave of Japan’s Boom in Defense Spending
In contrast, in Japan, even the largest company, MHI has defense-related sales of just about 475 billion yen, which is only 10 percent of the company’s total sales. In response to the expanding ... ( read original story ...)
Less than 30% of Japanese firms plan China expansion – survey
China last month arrested a Japanese executive, an employee of Japanese drugmaker Astellas Pharma, on suspicion of espionage. The arrest has had a chilling effect on business, Japanese officials say. ( read original story ...)
2 injured after 5.8-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Aomori prefecture
TOKYO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two were injured after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck Aomori prefecture in Japan on Monday, local authorities reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s back-to-back wage bonanza would open door for BOJ exit
Japan's big employers are set to follow this year's bumper pay hikes with another round in 2024, which are expected to help lift household spending and give the central bank the conditions it needs to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to bring in more trade and investment to Sri Lanka
Once the Sri Lanka debt is restructured Japan will try to bring in trade and investment from especially its mainstream Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Flush with success: how a British designer is transforming Japan’s toilets
Walking into the public toilet on a corner of Suido Avenue in Tokyo’s Hatagaya district is a first-class experience. The lavatories incorporate built-in bidets, heated seats, and noise-making devices ... ( read original story ...)