A strong earthquake has struck Western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 6.2 quake occurred in eastern Shimane Prefecture. In Shimane and Tottori prefectures, the quake had an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business delegation postpones visit to China amid row over Taiwan
A delegation of three major Japanese business lobbies has postponed its visit to China scheduled for January, amid a diplomatic row following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen, media reports
Two major Japanese business lobbying groups called on the government to address the yen's weakness, which is inflating import costs and weighing on households and businesses, their chiefs told ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders postpone visit to China
The Japan-China Economic Association has decided to postpone a visit by Japanese business leaders to China scheduled for January. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby urges greater gov’t role in foreigner-related issues
Japan's most influential business lobby has urged the government to show stronger leadership on issues concerning foreign residents a ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Tokara Islands; no tsunami expected
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of Japanese town of Wadomari. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan’s Amami-Oshima
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred at 5:12 p.m. local time at a very shallow depth off the coast of Amami-Oshima ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka on Track to Become a Global Life Sciences Hub — The Perfect Time to Launch Your Business
Osaka on Track to Become a Global Life Sciences Hub — The Perfect Time to Launch Your Business With world-class research institutions, a robust industry cluster, a strong environment for international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s older workers made me see how the US could better prepare for an aging economy
Japan's aging workforce, labor shortages, and government policies show how the country has adapted as 30% of its population is over 65. ( read original story ...)
Seeing Japan’s older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy
Japan's aging workforce, labor shortages, and government policies show how the country has adapted as 30% of its population is over 65. ( read original story ...)
Update – Taiwan, southwestern Japan hit by M7.0 earthquake
By Mark Buckton - Taipei Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by a major earthquake, initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi urges business lobby to agree above-inflation pay hikes in 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday urged Japanese firms to agree to pay raises above inflation in annual wage negotiations nex ... ( read original story ...)
Krispy Kreme selling operations in Japan
Krispy Kreme operations in Japan. Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme estimates cash proceeds from the transaction to be approximately $65 million, dependent on the fiscal-year 2025 financial results for ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi urges business lobby to agree to above-inflation pay hikes in 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday urged Japanese firms to agree to pay raises above inflation in annual wage negotiations next year, as her government pursues "responsible yet aggressive" ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan firms’ winter-bonus average tops ¥1 million
The average rose 8.57% from a year before, up for the fourth consecutive year, according to a survey conducted by the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren. ( read original story ...)
Krispy Kreme to sell Japan business to Unison Capital
The sale is expected to be completed during the January-March quarter of 2026. Krispy Kreme will use the proceeds to repay debt. ( read original story ...)