TOKYO: 3002] is pleased to announce that Gunze has decided to invest in the construction of the third medical plant and to expand its R&D laboratory in Ayabe, Kyoto, where Gunze was founded. Targeted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan criticizes Russian ban on its seafood following the release of treated radioactive water
Japan has criticized Russia’s announcement that it’s joining China in banning the imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nu ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake jolts Japan’s Miyako island, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 hit Miyako island, southwestern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday. There were no immediate reports ... ( read original story ...)
Miyakojima Shaken: Moderate-Intensity Earthquake Strikes Japanese Island
The quiet life of the Miyakojima region was abruptly shaken on the 16th, as a seismic event registering a moderate intensity of 4 on the Richter scale took hold. The clock was just approaching 7:42 pm ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tsukiji remains a vibrant culinary destination
Five year after Tokyo's main wholesale food market relocated, the Tsukiji Jogai Market continues to attract shoppers and tourists as an iconic culinary destination. ( read original story ...)
GRATEFUL CRANE ENSEMBLE Spreads Joy and Resilience in Japan’s Earthquake-Affected Area
American music group, paid a visit to this resilient town, carrying a mission of hope and healing through the universal language of music. A Musical Bridge of Solidarity The GRATEFUL CRANE ENSEMBLE ... ( read original story ...)
The 7 Most Earthquake-Prone Countries on Earth
While earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time, they are more likely to occur in certain regions of the world. There are three major earthquake zones on Earth: the circum-Pacific seismic belt, the ... ( read original story ...)
Alpaca and Japan’s SBI Holdings Announce Partnership and USD15 Million Strategic Investment to Accelerate Alpaca’s Asian Business
Alpaca and Japan’s SBI Holdings Announce Partnership and USD15 Million Strategic Investment to Accelerate Alpaca’s Asian Business ... ( read original story ...)
Chiba Prefecture in Focus: Earthquakes, Hornets, and Wireless Charging
In recent news, Chiba Prefecture in Japan has been making headlines for various reasons. From earthquakes to innovations in wireless charging to hornet extermination, there’s a lot to unravel in the ... ( read original story ...)
Gunze to Invest 5.7 billion JPY to Expand Konan Plant in Japan for Growth of Engineering Plastics Business
TOKYO: 3002] is pleased to announce that Gunze has decided to invest in the expansion of its Konan plant with a target completion date of March 2025 to support the growth of its engineering plastics ... ( read original story ...)
Standing on the blades of heavy equipment and working on it, destroying an adjacent apartment building… Shocking photos of a business hotel “demolition site that is too …
The demolition site of a business hotel in Shinagawa Ward has been ordered to halt construction. The shatterproof sheets were torn in places, and heavy machinery was tilted so much that it almost ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reflections
I always look forward to overseas trips, whether it is for a vacation or for official business. I would definitely prefer travelling with my family but there are times you need to travel on your own. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange kicks off carbon credit trading
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) started trading carbon credits on Wednesday, a key element in the world's fifth-largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter Japan's strategy to tackle climate change.Following ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal
A former executive of the Japanese publishing company Kadokawa was found guilty on Tuesday of bribing a senior member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee for securing a sponsorship ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange starts carbon credit trading to cut emissions
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday began trading of government-certified carbon emissions credits as more Asian countries employ market mechanisms to meet national climate goals. The TSE has signed ... ( read original story ...)
I-70 improvement project part of Parson’s business talks in Japan
For the first time in more than 20 years, Missouri’s governor is traveling to Japan on a trade mission with the goal of boosting business connections. With nearly half a billion dollars in goods ... ( read original story ...)