The term, "otaku" carries many different meanings depending on the culture. But what do you get when you introduce one to the other? ( read original story ...)
Inside Ghosn’s brazen escape from Japan
Ever the thorough operative, Michael Taylor began laying the groundwork of his cover story as soon as the private jet he had chartered landed in Japan. He and George Zayek were violinists who would be ... ( read original story ...)
Startup international airline Northern Pacific will fly to Mexico instead of Japan and Korea due to Russian airspace restrictions
The carrier initially planned to fly to Japan and South Korea but closed Russian airspace has forced the airline to delay its plans. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Increases Flight Frequency Between Bengaluru, Tokyo
Japan Airlines (JAL) on Saturday said it has now increased the flight frequency between Bengaluru and Tokyo from twice to thrice a week. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 77th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing in final days of WWII
Japan on Saturday marked the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that took place in the final days of the Second World War ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trading houses log bumper Q1 profits on strong coal, oil prices
Japan's top five trading houses mostly reported bumper profits for the first quarter thanks to higher prices of coking coal, oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as well as solid demand for steel ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Japan’s economy likely rebounded in Q2 with unleashing of consumers
Japan's economy likely rebounded in April-June from contraction in the previous quarter thanks to solid consumer spending in face-to-face services no longer hindered by coronavirus curbs, a Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
On Japan’s Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict
Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands. ( read original story ...)
Jobs report, Inflation Reduction Act, Nancy Pelosi in Tokyo: 5 things to know Friday
The monthly jobs report is due, Nancy Pelosi visits Tokyo on final leg of Asia tour and more news to start your Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks closer human rights scrutiny by companies to fight abuses
These will push all companies doing business in Japan to make "maximum efforts" to conduct due diligence on human rights. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is real source of pressure on Japanese firms in China
The Voice of America, the propaganda arm of the US government, went even further, asserting, in an article on its Chinese website on Wednesday, that the Communist Party of China "manipulated" public ... ( read original story ...)
Notice Regarding Business Succession through Company Split (Simplified Absorption-type Company Split)
The company split which is an absorption-type is expected to result in an increase or a decrease in IIJ’s total assets of no greater than 10% of net assets as of the last day of the previous fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
As inflation bites, Japan’s PM finds unlikely ally in labor unions
As Japan faces its first major battle with inflation in decades, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is extending a rare olive branch to labor unions, which ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in northeast Japan on Thursday, Kyodo news agency quoted Japan Meteorological Agency as saying, although ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
The agency also said the quake occurred at a depth of 60 km. The earthquake logged 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at 7 in areas of Fukushima Prefecture and 3 in some neighboring ... ( read original story ...)
M5.6 earthquake hits NE Japan
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in northeast Japan with a depth of 60 km on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)