JETRO hold an web forum on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. The theme of Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big bet on latest hydrogen initiatives draws scepticism | Video
Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country is making big bets on hydrogen power to get there, but its business community remains sceptical about the technology. Michiyo Ishida ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will not request extension of COVID-19 restrictions -Nikkei
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not request an extension of COVID-19 countermeasures scheduled to end on March 21, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. We apologize, but this video has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fashion magnate Maezawa buys ‘affectionate’ robot venture
Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa is buying robotics startup Groove X, which makes an "affectionate" companion robot, saying on Tuesday he was drawn by its ability to "make people feel happy". ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire
Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year bond yields hit 1-month high ahead of U.S. Fed meet
Japan's 10-year government bond yields touched a one-month high on Tuesday, tracking U.S. Treasury peers higher on increased optimism ahead of an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve. TOKYO, ... ( read original story ...)
11 years after the Tohoku Earthquake, 187 evacuees reside in Okinawa; most from Fukushima
Ryukyu Shimpo By Chikako Maemori March 11 marks the 11th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident that devastated Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors await China’s retail sales data; oil prices tumble
Oil prices sharply declined overnight, with international Brent crude futures currently sitting at $106.90 per barrel. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s SMFG says to terminate 35 Russian leases
The Dublin-based aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has notified Russian airlines it is terminating their leases, it said, in line with sanctions against Moscow over the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka must learn to deal with hecklers, says ex-world no.1 Andy Murray after she was brought to tears by a spectator
Osaka cried after a spectator in the stands shouted that she sucked during a defeat at the Indian Wells Masters. ( read original story ...)
11 Years On: Japan, Taiwan Join Hands for Disaster Reduction
The move has helped increase interest in Taiwan among the Japanese public and promote the friendship between the two East Asian neighbors further. The friendship has evolved into bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to act in line with sanctions against Russia
The Japanese government will urge crypto exchanges not to process transactions involving cryptoassets subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, officials said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji, Mitakeumi make winning starts in Osaka
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji easily took care of business against rising talent Hoshoryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, w ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal escapes, Medvedev cruises, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears
Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells. As Daniil Medvedev — ... ( read original story ...)
Business exodus from Russia has limited impact on Japan economy
Companies across the globe have been fleeing Russia as the country faces increasing sanctions due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)