Ryukyu Shimpo By Chikako Maemori March 11 marks the 11th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident that devastated Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors await China’s retail sales data; oil prices tumble
Oil prices sharply declined overnight, with international Brent crude futures currently sitting at $106.90 per barrel. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s SMFG says to terminate 35 Russian leases
The Dublin-based aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has notified Russian airlines it is terminating their leases, it said, in line with sanctions against Moscow over the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka must learn to deal with hecklers, says ex-world no.1 Andy Murray after she was brought to tears by a spectator
Osaka cried after a spectator in the stands shouted that she sucked during a defeat at the Indian Wells Masters. ( read original story ...)
11 Years On: Japan, Taiwan Join Hands for Disaster Reduction
The move has helped increase interest in Taiwan among the Japanese public and promote the friendship between the two East Asian neighbors further. The friendship has evolved into bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to act in line with sanctions against Russia
The Japanese government will urge crypto exchanges not to process transactions involving cryptoassets subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, officials said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji, Mitakeumi make winning starts in Osaka
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji easily took care of business against rising talent Hoshoryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, w ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal escapes, Medvedev cruises, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears
Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells. As Daniil Medvedev — ... ( read original story ...)
Business exodus from Russia has limited impact on Japan economy
Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Business exodus from Russia has limited impact on Japan economy
Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns over the ramifications the crisis may have on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rubber down
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, as oil prices eased and global equities slid due to expectations that the US Federal Reserve would hike interest rates to combat rising inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 11th anniversary of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan has marked the 11-year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster. An estimated 20 000 people were killed in 2011 when a 9.0 magnitude earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 11 years since Fukushima disaster
TOKYO — Japan on Friday paid tribute to the victims and renewed searches for those still missing from a massive earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago that also triggered a nuclear disaster in Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby wants to see 100 unicorns by 2027
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, aims for the country to become home to 100 unlisted startups worth $1 billion or more by 2027 under new recommendations to the government announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
People commemorate victims of magnitude-9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan
A woman prays in front of a temporary altar at the Hibiya Park in Tokyo, Japan, on March 11, 2022 to commemorate the victims of a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami that hit Japan's ... ( read original story ...)