Online Casinos are gaining popularity in Japan, indicating a significant shift in the country's gambling trends. ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday. Representational Image A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday evening. The epicenter of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Update
Latest reports from the US Geological Survey have upgraded the quake that hit northeast Japan today to 8.9. If this is confirmed, it would make it the fifth biggest earthquake since 1900. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Japan’s Tokyo, no tsunami warning
According to official broadcaster NHK, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck eastern Japan on Friday night. According to local media, the earthquake struck around 1003 GMT, rattling buildings in Tokyo and nearby prefectures. However ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo CPI inflation grows less than expected in May
The soft inflation reading came on the heels of positive business activity data released earlier this week, which showed that the Japanese economy was recovering steadily from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear watchdog asks Fukushima plant operator to assess risk from reactor damage
A nuclear watchdog has asked the operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to assess possible risks resulting from damage that was found in a key supporting structure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Looks to a New Approach for Capitalism
There have already been calls for a shift away from business practices that put the interests of shareholders above those of all others, and toward what is known in Japan as “sampo yoshi” or “three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mobility Show tries dance festivals and food trucks amid tepid overseas response
Organizers expect about 220 companies, plus 100 startups competing in a business pitch contest. That compares with the 192 companies that attended the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. ( read original story ...)
Sony chip business to buy land in Kumamoto, Japan
Sony Group Corp said on Thursday its chip business would buy land in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. Local media reported in December the tech and entertainment conglomerate is ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Industrial Trust buys data centre in Osaka for 52 billion yen
MAPLETREE Industrial Trust (MIT) is acquiring a new data centre in downtown Osaka, Japan, through the purchase of the trust beneficial interest for a consideration of 52 billion yen (S$507.9 million). ( read original story ...)
Princess Kako visits areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, visits areas affected by the Great ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms invest $72m in floating nuclear plant project
TOKYO: About a dozen Japanese companies, including major shipbuilders, have invested a total of about 10 billion yen (US$72 million) in a British start-up developing floating offshore nuclear power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo to exit Russia, paving way for sale of business – newspaper
(Reuters) -Japanese brand Uniqlo has decided to leave Russia after suspending its operation there last year, paving the way for a sale of the business, the Izvestia newspaper cited Russia's deputy ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul Skeptical as Japan Eyes Release of Contaminated Water From Nuclear Plant
Japan wants to release more than a million tons of water from the plant, and Koreans fear Japan is poisoning the seas. To prove them wrong, the ... ( read original story ...)
Climate activists disrupt European business jet event demanding a ban
Activists supporting Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion, Scientist Rebellion and other climate movement groups hold banners during a demonstration against Private jets at the European Bus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house approves bill to pool funds for defense spending
Japan's lower house on Tuesday approved a bill creating a special pool of funds to substantially increase defense spending despite op ... ( read original story ...)