A new study claims that an 80-100-foot-wide layer of clay exacerbated the 2011 earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Prudential outlines $300M–$350M earnings impact for 2026 in response to Japan business suspension
The company expects the Japan sales suspension to impact 2026 pretax adjusted operating income by $300 million to $350 million, or approximately 5% of 2025 earnings. A customer reimbursement program ... ( read original story ...)
World’s deepest scientific ocean drilling reveals why the 2011 Japan earthquake was so powerful
The earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people and led to the Fukushima nuclear shutdown was amplified by a soft layer of slippery clay, according to a new study. The layer is only around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby invites activist fund Elliott for governance talks
Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment Management to a private meeting on March 5 to discuss issues of corporate governance, it told member firms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?
Japan is on alert after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck its northern regions late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and a rare government advisory about the possibility of a “megaquake” over the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka leaps to 18th in Global Power City Index 2025, records fastest rise among world cities
Osaka, Japan, has recorded its strongest-ever performance in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025, climbing 17 places from 35th to 18th and emerging as the fastest-rising city among the 48 global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Leader Calls on Government to Act More on FX
The leader of one of Japan’s biggest business groups representing smaller firms called on the Japanese government to take more action on currencies, warning that the weak yen is squeezing smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Fostering The Next Generation Of Business Leaders
In contrast to traditional profit-driven M&As, Japanese startups and established businesses are finding unique ways to address this social issue by fostering new presidents. By matching prospective ... ( read original story ...)
Full wage talks start in Japan with labor management forum
Pay hikes have yet to catch up with inflation in Japan, with real wages extending their losing streak to 11 months as of November. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 31 years since Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
People in Japan are marking 31 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The disaster devastated the city of Kobe and surrounding areas, claiming 6,434 lives. ( read original story ...)
Mourners mark 31st anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake
Memorial events were held in Hyogo Prefecture on Jan. 17 to remember and pray for the 6,434 people who perished in the Great Hanshin Earthquake 31 years ago. ( read original story ...)
The Early Innings: Why Japan’s Structural Story Has Years To Run
Corporate governance reforms, capital reallocation and attractive valuations create a compelling multi-year investment thesis. Read more here. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby warns of tariff impact as wage talks start
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby said he expects businesses to maintain wage hike momentum to a certain extent during the talks despite some 'clearly very tough factors.” ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Islands Access Diversification Project
To evaluate Hachijojima’s suitability as a destination for overseas business jet operations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a demonstration project in the summer of 2025 using a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond vigilantes are sending a warning governments can’t ignore, Yardeni says
The yields on Japan's long-term debt pulled back early on Wednesday after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged investors to remain calm. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region
TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday (Jan 6), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, followed by a series of sizeable ... ( read original story ...)