Japan's economy shrank for the first time in two quarters in the January-March period as Covid-19 curbs and surging commodity prices created new pressures. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts as energy prices soar
Japan’s economy contracted at a worse than expected annual rate of 1% in the last quarter, as rising prices and COVID-19 restrictions sapped spending and investment. The Cabinet Office said Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Court: Tokyo’s order for shorter business hours was illegal
A court on May 16 said the Tokyo metropolitan government’s order to a restaurant chain to close early during the COVID-19 state of emergency was “illegal,” but the ruling rejected the company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Urban Security Screening Market Revenue, Opportunity, Forecast 2020 – 2030
The Japan Urban Security Screening market report offers an in-depth analysis of every crucial factor that affects the market growth including recent market developments, key market players, and ... ( read original story ...)
NBA superstar Kyrie Irving inquiring about Naomi Osaka’s sports agency
Osaka is the highest-paid female athlete in the world and former US Open champion Roddick is curious to see how will Osaka's business move pan out. "Interesting move! Mid-career, taking on your own ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA Head to Visit Japan from Wed.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan between Wednesday and Friday, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Grossi will visit Tokyo Electric ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 11.07 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Lasers, 3D printing reveal how the ground shakes following earthquakes
Scientists are worried because many populated cities in the world, such as Los Angeles, are built on similar basins, and it’s been difficult for researchers to understand how the ground moves in such ... ( read original story ...)
The real Tokyo Vice: how a Westerner took on the yakuza and lived
Jake Adelstein spent 12 years uncovering the brutality and corruption of Japan’s crime lords – at great personal cost. Is he safe now? ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan — USGS
HONG KONG, May 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
Evidence from Japanese companies assessment on Human Rights Due Diligence
The Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011. More than 10 years later, this global standard for how business should respect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to trial small group tours
Japan will trial small group tours with travellers from the US, Australia, Thailand and Singapore from this month, the government ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurs south of Honshu, Japan
A Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurred south of Honshu, Japan, at around 15:04 on Tuesday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. - [İLKHA] İLKE HABER AJANSI - İLKHA - İLKE HABER AJANSI ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.S. preparing statement promising to ‘deter’ China – Nikkei
Japan and the United States have started preparing a statement that promises the two countries will cooperate to "deter" and respond to China, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow limited tour groups from May as step to full re-opening
Japan said on Tuesday it would start conducting “test tourism” in the form of limited package tours in May as a way of gathering information prior to a full re-opening of the country to tourism. ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow limited foreign package tours as experiment
including Japanese nationals, foreign students and some business travelers. The government is reportedly considering doubling the daily cap to 20,000 in coming weeks. Currently, foreign tourists ... ( read original story ...)