The services sector in Japan continued to expand in May, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank showed on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Keidanren says anime, manga culture one of keys to growth
Japan’s leading business lobby called for renewed government efforts to promote anime, manga and games as a pillar to spearhead the nation’s economic growth. The April 7 proposal by Keidanren ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo conference calls for Japanese investment in Vietnamese localities
An investment promotion conference was held in Tokyo on June 2 to call for Japanese investment in localities of Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Japan will vow to end deflation with bold monetary, flexible fiscal policy
Japan's government will pledge to pull the economy out of deflation through bold monetary policy, flexible fiscal policy and a growth strategy, according to a draft outline of its long-term economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits
One of the most seismically active regions in the world, Japan now has vending machines that act as part of its earthquake disaster response. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP growth seen revised up on strong capex
Japan's economy likely grew more than initially estimated in the first three months of this year, thanks to solid investments by manufacturers, a Reuters poll showed. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market luring more Japanese corporate investments amid China tensions, supply-chain concerns
The main goal among Japanese firms at the Computex Taipei tech show is ‘connecting with manufacturers’ in Taiwan at a time when tech supply chains are being rapidly realigned. ( read original story ...)
2 vending machines in Japan city to offer free food, drinks during disasters
Two vending machines in this western Japan city will offer free food and drinks in times of disaster such as typhoons or a Nankai Trough･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan experts warn of the dangers of keeping ‘cute’ small-clawed otters as pets
Asian small-clawed otters are popular in Japan for their adorable faces and charming features. However, due to the demand for them as pets in･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Resume Direct Flight Connectivity Between Chennai and Tokyo, CM Stalin Urges Centre
The service is yet to resumed and the lack of direct flight connectivity more than doubles the travel time between these two destinations by about 7 hours, he noted., Chennai News, Times Now ... ( read original story ...)
Photo shows pedestal in nuke reactor suffered more damage
The Fukushima plant went into triple meltdown after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck in March 2011, causing nuclear fuel to melt through the bottom of the pressure vessel. ( read original story ...)
US defense chief calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks
Tokyo and Seoul are also discussing real-time sharing of North ... Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
As Nikkei soars, Japanese investors rush for the exits
As foreigners pile into Japan's steepest stock market rally in years, local investors have been furiously cashing out or even betting against what many see as the beginning of a long-overdue era of ... ( read original story ...)
Orange-based Small Acres Cyder outclasses global rivals at Tokyo’s Japan Cider Cup with its $29 ‘Sparkling Perry’ made from fermented pears
With champagne prices soaring, savvy Australian drinkers are discovering unusual and enticing bubbles from the NSW Central Tablelands. ( read original story ...)
JERA says on track to meet 2025 renewable energy goal
Japan's biggest power generator JERA is on track to meet its 2025 target of holding five gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets after its recent acquisitions of two energy companies, Chairman Yukio ... ( read original story ...)
When the big one hits, what will you do? Some advice from Japan on earthquake survival
The Mainichi Shimbun has put together information advising what you can do when a major earthquake strikes, including how to protect yourself physical ... ( read original story ...)