Hakuto took a long, roundabout route to the moon following its December liftoff, beaming back photos of Earth along the way. Only three governments have successfully landed on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo taps into insect feed business
Japan's Sumitomo Corp. will begin selling insect-based feed for farmed fish in Japan later this year, becoming the country's first large trading house to do so. As insects are attracting global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supports expansion of black garlic production in PH
The Japanese government is extending assistance to help Ilocos Norte improve its black garlic production.Under a preliminary agreement reached at the Makati residence of Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko ... ( read original story ...)
2nd Strong Earthquake Shakes Japan in 2 Days
Japan’s southernmost main island Kyushu was hit Thursday with a 6.2 magnitude quake, and Saturday morning with a 7.0 A second strong earthquake rattled southern Japan early Saturday morning ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists can not predict earthquakes
CLAIM: It is possible to predict earthquakes. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. Earthquakes can’t be predicted, experts say. Scientists do calculate the probability that earthquakes will occur in various ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Reliance on nuclear power is the last thing Japan needs
Confirming the massively long-term safety of deep geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste in Japan, which is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, is a tall order. Ever since ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to restore preferred trade status for South Korea
Japan’s trade ministry says it has begun procedures to restore preferential trade status for South Korea, days after Seoul took a similar step for Tokyo and requested reciprocity, and more than three ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese business groups oppose Japan’s semiconductor exports revision
Two Chinese business groups have provided the Japanese government with their comments on its proposed revision of export control measures for semiconductor equipment, calling on Japan to consider its ... ( read original story ...)
Super Active 32-Year-Old Dealmaker Is Japan’s Newest Billionaire
Shunsaku Sagami, the founder and CEO of M&A Research Institute Holdings, a mergers and acquisitions brokerage, is Japan’s newest billionaire. ( read original story ...)
Hyperactive 32-Year-Old Dealmaker Is Japan’s Newest Billionaire
Shunsaku Sagami, the founder and CEO of M&A Research Institute Holdings, a mergers and acquisitions brokerage, is Japan’s newest billionaire. ( read original story ...)
Business and pleasure: Israel and Japan sign a new visa agreement
This agreement comes shortly after El Al began offering direct flights between Tel Aviv and Tokyo in March, an initiative spearheaded ... The 70th year of Israel-Japan ties Business ties between ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kyushu Electric to raise $1.5 bln to fund green transition
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Co will issue 200 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in preferred shares to help fund its green transition at a time when high fuel prices are weighing on its profitability, the ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding ‘Ikigai’ and 3 Other Japanese Phrases to Live Your Life By
They embed themselves into the collective consciousness of the people, leading to a shared reality of what it means to live the good life. What about concepts or phrases from different cultures? We ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA forecasts jump in FY23/24 profit as fuel prices weaken
Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, predicted on Friday a jump in net profit for the year just begun, driven by weaker fuel prices and a recent resumption in imports of liquefied natural gas from ... ( read original story ...)
Watch planes take off in Japan — from an onsen
Visitors staying at Tokyo Haneda International Airport's newly opened hotel can enjoy plane-spotting and views of Mount Fuji -- all from the relaxing comfort of a rooftop hot spring. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda, GS Yuasa to invest $3 bln for battery development, build plant -Nikkei
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd and battery maker GS Yuasa Corp will invest over 400 billion yen ($2.99 billion) and team up to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and homes, the ... ( read original story ...)