The world’s third largest economy reported its worst real-wage decline in more than eight years on Friday, a day after its leader asked businesses to hike workers’ pay at a level above inflation. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed she will not play at the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals. Organizers confirmed in a tweet on Sunday that Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
How researchers in disaster-prone Japan and the Pacific are rethinking city design
In the years following the 2011 megaquake and tsunami, seawalls have proliferated along northeastern Japan's Pacific coast. Some researchers are pushing for an alternative approach. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation
Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The earthquake was centered 15 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Out Of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has become a trending topic for withdrawing from the Australian Open just a week before the tournament begins. Osaka hasn’t made a statement on why she decided to withdraw but ... ( read original story ...)
Vanuatu earthquake: Tsunami warning after 7.2-magnitude tremor rocks Ring of Fire island
Vanuatu's Port-Olry has been hit by an enormous 7.2-magnitude earthquake in the Ring of Fire region which is regularly pummelled by huge shakes and a tsunami warning has been issued ... ( read original story ...)
Two time tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed she will not play at the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals. ( read original story ...)
Japan System Techniques: Fund Engagement Proved Effective But Hard Work Ahead
Japan System Techniques is a niche IT services provider in Japan and its shares strongly outperformed in CY2022. See why we rate the stock a hold. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima maintains safety measures after 2011 earthquake
Fukushima town in Japan has recovered after the 2011 earthquake. Authorities here are doing continuous efforts to ensure that safety measures are maintained in the city. This includes the continuous ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan launch task force on rights and labour standards in supply chains
WASHINGTON - The United States and Japan on Friday launched a task force to promote human rights and international labour standards in supply chains, amid shared concerns about China’s treatment of ... ( read original story ...)
Amid AO uncertainty, Naomi Osaka signs Ons Jabeur to her management agency
The Tunisian joins Osaka and Nick Kyrgios at the player's boutique agency, one of several business ventures she launched in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages fall at fastest pace in over 8 years in November, weighed by inflation
Japan's real wages fell at their fastest rate - 3.8% - in over eight years in November as a result of higher inflation, while nominal pay growth slowed despite rising for the 11th straight month, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages fell at fastest pace in over 8 years in Nov
TOKYO - Japan's real wages fell at their fastest rate - 3.8 percent - in more than eight years in November as a result of higher inflation, while nominal pay growth slowed despite rising for the ... ( read original story ...)
JMA launches website on 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency has launched a new website on the massive earthquake that devastated the greater Tokyo area in 1923. JMA officials say they hope it will help people learn from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government offers Tokyo residents ¥1 million to leave
Recipients will need to live outside the city for at least 5 years, with plans of working full-time or operating a business ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is so crowded the government is paying families to leave
Japan is offering to pay families to move out of its overcrowded capital, in an effort to revitalize countryside towns and boost the falling birth rate. ( read original story ...)