The government is spending almost a million dollars on researching earthquake and volcanic disaster resilience in collaboration with scientists in Japan. The Catalyst Fund recipients - two teams from ... ( read original story ...)
JAL and Bandai Namco unveil Gundam jet ahead of Osaka Expo
The Boeing 737-800 jet, whose livery also features the expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, will be used for domestic flights until around November. ( read original story ...)
‘People are angry’: Japan braces for a new unknown – prolonged inflation
A country that suffered from deflation for decades is now experiencing a sustained rise in prices of basic items ranging from rice to soap After decades of battling deflation, Japan is now facing a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business community eyes deeper cooperation with China
Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), addresses a bilateral business exchange meeting with the Japan-China Economic Association and ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone buys Japan drug trial firm, adding to private equity health deals
BLACKSTONE is buying a company that helps drugmakers run clinical trials in Japan, adding to growing interest from private equity firms in the health needs of the nation’s ageing population. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i finalising plan for president Isaka to step down
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese retail giant at the centre of a takeover battle, is finalising a plan for its president to step down, mostly likely to be replaced by its first foreign chief, two ... ( read original story ...)
Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: ‘Significantly changed business environment’
The Japanese government's goal is to ease the financial pressures of inflation and supply chain issues. Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business ... ( read original story ...)
Empowering Local Enterprises for Expo Osaka 2025
The sum allocated by the Rome Chamber of Commerce for the Expo Osaka 2025 Call for Proposals is €350,000, aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the area to support ... ( read original story ...)
Wildfire in Iwate Prefecture in Japan burns about 1,200 hectares; more than 3,000 forced to evacuate due to fire spreading
Firefighting efforts continued in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, as the forest fire spread on Friday (Feb 28), and the number of helicopters being used to help put out the fire has increased to 16. ( read original story ...)
‘Those still exist’? Squat toilets declining in Japan, but demand remains
They may have all but disappeared from newly built homes, but traditional Japanese squat toilets are still found in places such as schools ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business travelers priced out of hotels amid tourism surge
International guests made up 52% of stays in Tokyo, 50% in Kyoto and 45% in Osaka, all far higher than the 25% average nationwide, the Japan Tourism Agency reports. The Tokyo figure has jumped from 37 ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign entrepreneurs find life in Japan tangled in red tape
Foreign entrepreneurs in Japan face challenges with rigid visa rules and a complex banking system, hindering their ability to establish and maintain startups. Despite the government's aim to boost ... ( read original story ...)
Tired residents seek relief after Japan wildfires hit city damaged by 2011 tsunami
A full day after wildfires broke out in this northeastern Japan city, residents on Feb. 27 could not find any signs of relief as fir･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation slows slightly more than expected on subsidy impact
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the capital rose 2.2% in February from a year earlier, according to the internal affairs ministry. ( read original story ...)
Japanese auto industry seeks government help against US tariffs
Japan's automobile industry association urged the government on Tuesday to try to shield Japanese automakers from tariffs that the United States may impose on imports of autos and parts. ( read original story ...)
Adnoc, Osaka Gas sign 15-year sales and purchase agreement for Ruwais LNG project
Adnoc and Osaka Gas have signed a 15-year agreement for the supply of up to 0.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in Adnoc's ... ( read original story ...)