Top business leaders of South Korea and Japan have agreed to resume regular meetings after more than two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, industry sources said Wednesday. The Federation ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Ige discusses his final months in office, the bail reform bill, and his trip to Japan
Gov. David Ige has just over six months left in office. He answered questions about the bail reform bill, the Department of Law Enforcement bill, the DOE's policy regarding face ... ( read original story ...)
Japan takes cautious first step to reopen borders with ‘test tourism’ pilot
Japan is to allow foreign travellers from four countries this month, as part of a "test tourism" pilot ahead of plans for a broader reopening. ( read original story ...)
Japan To Open Up For Small-Scale Tours From 4 Countries As Trial
Japan will accept vaccinated tourists in small groups from the US, Australia, Thailand and Singapore later this month as a t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GDP shrinks as surging costs raise specter of deeper downturn
Japan's economy shrank for the first time in two quarters in the January-March period as Covid-19 curbs and surging commodity prices created new pressures. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts as energy prices soar
Japan’s economy contracted at a worse than expected annual rate of 1% in the last quarter, as rising prices and COVID-19 restrictions sapped spending and investment. The Cabinet Office said Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Court: Tokyo’s order for shorter business hours was illegal
A court on May 16 said the Tokyo metropolitan government’s order to a restaurant chain to close early during the COVID-19 state of emergency was “illegal,” but the ruling rejected the company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Urban Security Screening Market Revenue, Opportunity, Forecast 2020 – 2030
The Japan Urban Security Screening market report offers an in-depth analysis of every crucial factor that affects the market growth including recent market developments, key market players, and ... ( read original story ...)
NBA superstar Kyrie Irving inquiring about Naomi Osaka’s sports agency
Osaka is the highest-paid female athlete in the world and former US Open champion Roddick is curious to see how will Osaka's business move pan out. "Interesting move! Mid-career, taking on your own ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA Head to Visit Japan from Wed.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan between Wednesday and Friday, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Grossi will visit Tokyo Electric ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 11.07 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Lasers, 3D printing reveal how the ground shakes following earthquakes
Scientists are worried because many populated cities in the world, such as Los Angeles, are built on similar basins, and it’s been difficult for researchers to understand how the ground moves in such ... ( read original story ...)
The real Tokyo Vice: how a Westerner took on the yakuza and lived
Jake Adelstein spent 12 years uncovering the brutality and corruption of Japan’s crime lords – at great personal cost. Is he safe now? ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan — USGS
HONG KONG, May 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
Evidence from Japanese companies assessment on Human Rights Due Diligence
The Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011. More than 10 years later, this global standard for how business should respect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to trial small group tours
Japan will trial small group tours with travellers from the US, Australia, Thailand and Singapore from this month, the government ... ( read original story ...)