The wave's round trip to Earth's core set off a fault slip along Japan's plate boundaries, revealing a seismic hazard scientists hadn't recognized. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Business Pioneers are Shaping a New Future
Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news. ( read original story ...)
Department store tastes success 3 years after starting strawberry farming in Osaka Pref.
OSAKA -- As department stores close one after another across Japan, the Kansai region in the west of the country remains a place where department stor･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ends 30-year ‘free money’ era: Why BOJ’s rate hike could shake global markets
The Bank of Japan’s move away from ultra-low interest rates marks the end of one of the biggest monetary experiments in modern history. The shift could reshape global liquidity, trigger changes in the ... ( read original story ...)
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled Japan’s Izu Islands at shallow depth on June 16
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Izu Islands region south of Tokyo on June 16, 2026, at a shallow depth of 10.0 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event, cataloged under ... ( read original story ...)
5.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Japan’s Kashiwa; M3.9 aftershock reported
On Tuesday evening, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Kashiwa city in Japan's Chiba Prefecture, sending tremors that were felt nationwide. Aftershocks soon followed the initial quake. Fortunately ... ( read original story ...)
5.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Japan’s Kashiwa; M3.9 aftershock reported
On Tuesday evening, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Kashiwa city in Japan's Chiba Prefecture, sending tremors that were felt nationwide. Aftershocks soon followed the initial quake. Fortunately ... ( read original story ...)
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The ... ( read original story ...)
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Eastern Japan; Strong Shaking Felt Across Tokyo
A moderate 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan's Kanto region on Tuesday evening, violently rattling the capital city of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Strong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Irabaki Prefecture With Magnitude of 5.8 To 6.0
The earthquake reportedly hit at 19:46:33 Japan time. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI ‘patches’ against cyberattacks
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to pitch neural-linked rehab abroad with fresh funds
Lifescapes has raised 600 million yen ($3.7 million) in a round of funding that will go toward developing the Tokyo-based medical technology startup's neurorehabilitation technology and promoting it ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business community should speak out to the Takaichi government: Global Times editorial
On Thursday, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (JCCIC) released the White Paper on the Chinese Economy and Japanese Enterprises 2026 in Beijing. The white paper acknowledges that China provides "significant market opportunities" for foreign companies while also recognizing various concerning trends in China-Japan relations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
By Mariko Katsumura and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has been a key profit driver thanks to a tourism boom and a surge in demand for its retro-inspired sports shoes. ( read ...
Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
June 9 (Reuters) - Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported ... ( read original story ...)