Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may cut taxes to keep smaller parties on side — increasing workers’ disposable income. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose $65 billion plan to aid chip industry, draft shows
The plan, with financial support worth ¥10 trillion or more, comes as countries look to strengthen their control over chip supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stimulus Package to Include Price Relief Steps, NHK Says
Japan’s new economic stimulus package will feature cash handouts to help low-income households deal with inflation and extra funding for disaster preparedness, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
A boom for business tourism in Japan?
Japan’s MICE sector is expanding rapidly, adapting with tech upgrades, flexible venues and sustainable initiatives as the Osaka Expo approaches. ( read original story ...)
Global warming hitting Japan ski resorts hard, may affect Hokkaido’s famed Niseko snow
Question: How bad is the situation with ski resort business closures in Japan? Answer: According to corporate credit research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd., seven ski resort operators went bankrupt in ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in bad customer behaviour in Japan sees firms like 7-Eleven push back
An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand The Japanese are often said to be well regarded for their ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30% of Japan youth unaware of Nankai Trough megaquake advisory in Aug.: survey
More than 30% of people in their 20s to 30s in Japan were unaware the government had issued an advisory for a potential megaquake along the N･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Lost his Father in 2011 earthquake, 23 year old Star Japanese pitcher all set to move MLB, will follow footsteps of Dodgers fame Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani who is the highest paid Athlete in the World has recently helped Los Angeles Dodgers win MLB World Series against New York Yankees. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Co. Reports Decline in Earnings for 2024
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is a leading energy company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the production, supply, and sale of natural gas and electricity, while also focusing on international energy and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Peru to agree on mineral mining technology tie-up, report says
Resource-poor Japan has been actively reinforcing global supply chains for critical minerals — essential components for decarbonization technology. ( read original story ...)
Nissan shares slump after it announces 9,000 job cuts and a plan to slash production
Nissan Motor shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trade Friday, a day after the Japanese automaker said it would cut 9,000 jobs and a fifth of its manufacturing capacity as it struggles with sales in China and ... ( read original story ...)
A Tsunami Triggered By a Massive Earthquake in Japan
Causing 18,000 fatalities and great devastation in Japan, on March 11, 2011, a tsunami struck Japan that was triggered by a massive earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company develops brilliant solution to keep offshore wind turbines working amid natural disasters: ‘Minimizes earthquake-induced vibrations’
Power worked with the University of Tokyo to develop a new type of foundation for offshore wind turbines to make them earthquake-resistant, according to Interesting Engineering. The foundation technology, ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Bullet Train Revolutionized Travel 🚄
In 1964, Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll explore its advanced features, ( read original story ...)
Nissan slashes 9,000 jobs in restructuring, cuts CEO’s pay in half
Mitsubishi Motors after burning through 448.3 billion yen (S$3.87 billion) in cash Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan intervened twice last quarter to bring yen below ¥160
The Finance Ministry intervened on July 11 and 12, spending ¥3.17 trillion and ¥2.37 trillion respectively to prop up the yen. ( read original story ...)