Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has just visited Washington, drawing attention to how Japan is remaking its national security policy. He’s winning applause from Washington and hearing anguish in ... ( read original story ...)
Grocery store owner speaking out after shooting at business in Evendale
A grocery store owner is speaking out after someone allegedly fired shots into his business in Evendale. Days later, there's still a lot of damage left behind. "My 35 years never problem. First time," ... ( read original story ...)
9.0 quake rocked the Pacific Coast 323 years ago and sent an ‘orphan tsunami’ to Japan
Japanese historical records noted the occurrence of an "orphan" tsunami on Jan. 27, 1700. Coastal communities recorded a mysterious tsunami reaching as high as 10 feet as it arrived at their shores, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Defense Buildup Plan and Its Defense Industrial Base
Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan
An earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale shook Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Wednesday.According to Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake's ... ( read original story ...)
Partners Group continues to strengthen its presence in Japan with the appointment of Teppei Kawai as Country Head
CET/CEST Toyko, Japan; 25 January 2023 Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, today announces the appointment of Teppei Kawai as Managing Director, Head of Client Solutions Japan, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises plan to release treated nuclear water into Pacific Ocean
Japan says it is revising the timing of a planned release of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firm puts whale meat on sale in vending machines
A Japanese whaling firm unveiled vending machines offering whale sashimi, whale steak and whale bacon in Yokohama on Tuesday in hopes of reviving sales of a food long in decline and shunned by many ... ( read original story ...)
Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) Market : New Business Strategies And Forecast By 2028 with Top Countries Data
Final Report will add the analysis of the impact of Russia-Ukraine War and COVID-19 on this Sake (Japanese Rice ... ( read original story ...)
Business owners share frustration after man fires shots into popular shopping plaza
A man is in jail after allegedly firing shots into businesses in a local neighborhood. Customers hid when the bullets flew. ...
Deal between C2A and NTT further advances Israeli-Japanese business relations
The two countries have been increasing their business ties since 2014, and a looming Free Trade Agreement promises to strengthen them even further. ( read original story ...)
Japan higher rates expand debt pile, balanced budget seen delayed again
Japan raised its estimates for long-term interest rates over the coming few years in government's twice-yearly fiscal projections issued on Tuesday, following the central bank's decision last month to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec Slashes Full-Year Operating Profit Forecast on Weak Demand
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp slashed its full-year operating profit forecast by nearly half on Tuesday as it faced pressure from weakening demand for technology goods and a ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Why Japan’s decision to release radioactive water is its best option
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Japan's east coast is running out of storage space, and the tanks could leak if an earthquake or typhoon hits. As a result, Japanese authorities have granted t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wage talks begin with unions, business agreeing raises needed
The heads of Japan's largest labor group and top business lobby met Monday to discuss the country's labor market as the annual union-management negotiations began, with both parties agreeing on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin warns of severe finances as BOJ struggles to contain yields
Japan's finances are becoming increasingly precarious, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned on Monday, just as markets test whether the central bank can keep interest rates ultra-low, allowing the ... ( read original story ...)