The lower house of Parliament approved Tuesday a budget for the coming fiscal year that includes a record 6.8 trillion yen ($50 billion) in defence spending, part of Japan's effort to fortify its military as China's influence in the region grows. ( read original story ...)
Mayor of Turkey’s quake-hit Gaziantep city thanks Japanese medical team
The mayor of a quake-stricken city in southern Turkey has thanked a Japanese medical team for its assistance. The team has treated more than 850 sick and injured people since it arrived in Gaziantep on February 14. ( read original story ...)
Chip Demand Will Surge From 2024, Tokyo Electron CEO Says
The semiconductor industry will return to an exponential growth path next year despite lingering inflationary and geopolitical uncertainties, according to machinery maker Tokyo Electron Ltd.Most Read ... ( read original story ...)
Elevate your travels at the 13 best luxury hotels in Tokyo
However, the top luxury hotels in Tokyo – exquisite, high-end addresses dotted across famous neighbourhoods such as Shinjuku, Akasaka, and Ginza – really take it to the next level. Shinjuku is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hokkaido to Get Advanced Chipmaking Factory This Decade
Japanese chip foundry venture Rapidus Corp. said it will build a plant in Chitose City on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, in the country’s latest move to galvanize its semiconductor industry. ( read original story ...)
Making the Most of Your Business Trip to Tokyo: A Guide to Japanese Business Etiquette
Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and a hub for international business. As a result, it’s not uncommon for professionals to travel to Tokyo for work-related reasons. However ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rapidus to unveil chip plant location on Tuesday -local govt
The head of Japan's state-backed chip venture Rapidus will visit the northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday to inform Governor Naomichi Suzuki of its decision regarding the location of a planned ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese brands gain foothold in Japan, eye next level of growth
TOKYO: While Japan’s unique business culture and a strong emphasis on quality may have deterred some foreign firms seeking quick money to enter the country, an increasing number of Chinese companies, ... ( read original story ...)
A business class airline passenger who ordered vegan food says it was insulting to be served one banana along with a pair of chopsticks
A passenger on a Japan Airlines flight ordered vegan food but was disappointed to be given a banana. Non-vegan passengers were served tuna with a salad, cheese, and a baguette as a snack, per the menu ... ( read original story ...)
IBM Consulting launches new Japan Innovation Hub in Cebu City to meet rapidly growing business demand
Consulting announced the expansion of its Client Innovation Center (CIC) with the launch of its second Japan Innovation Hub in Cebu City to meet the growing needs of Japanese clients for Business ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido island, no tsunami warning
Japan's Hokkaido island was hit by an earthquake of magnitude of 6.1 on Saturday, local authorities said, which didn't issue any tsunami warning. The quake hit off the Nemuro peninsula in the northern ... ( read original story ...)
Japan boosts earthquake aid for Türkiye, Syria
Japan, after initially sending $16 million (TL 302 million) in emergency aid for disaster-ravaged Türkiye and Syria, has extended it even more by ( read original story ...)
With backing from business lobby, Japan PM Fumio Kishida calls for workers’ pay hikes
Leader says ‘wage hikes that beat price hikes are needed’, pledges to continue taking steps to curb energy and food prices to ease pain of inflation on households. ( read original story ...)
Backed by business lobby, Japanese PM urges worker pay hikes
With backing from a major business lobby, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said Japan must spread the momentum of wage growth across the country ... ( read original story ...)
Old Videos From Japan, Nepal Shared As Recent Earthquake In Tajikistan
BOOM found that both the videos are unrelated and does not show visuals of the earthquake that took place in Tajikistan on February 23. ( read original story ...)
Breaking: Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 Hits Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan Earthquake: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck off Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Saturday, registering a lower 5 on the country's seismic intensity scale of 7, the weather agency said. The quake hit off the ... ( read original story ...)