Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Japan, Jan 25, 2022, 03:38 /Comserve / -- Japan construction sealants & bonding market was valued USD 586.36 Million in 2019 and is pr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to double areas under COVID curbs as cases set records
Japan is doubling the number of regions under enhanced coronavirus curbs as it also seeks to adapt its strategy for dealing with record numbers of cases being caused by the Omicron variant to ensure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new COVID-19 infections top 60,000 for first time – FNN
Japan's daily count of new COVID-19 infections surpassed 60,000 for the first time on Tuesday, broadcaster FNN said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos to shut 81-yr-old Wakayama refinery in 2023 as demand falls
Japan's biggest oil refiner, Eneos Holdings 5020.T, said on Tuesday it will shut down its 81-year-old Wakayama refinery in October 2023 as part of a long-term restructuring to adjust to falling ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese internet giant NetEase opens another gaming studio in Japan as international push continues
NetEase's Nagoshi Studio will be focused on console gaming as the Chinese internet giant looks to pick up more international users across different platforms. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake halts operations at two of Toshiba’s chip factories
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern Japan around 1:00 AM last Saturday has led to the closing of Toshiba’s Oita semiconductor plant. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the 'quake ... ( read original story ...)
USWNT goalie Naeher says she has recovered from Tokyo Games injury
United States women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher on Monday said she is fully recovered from the right knee injury she suffered during the Tokyo Olympics and returns with a newfound ... ( read original story ...)
COVID quasi-emergency to cover 34 of Japan’s 47 prefs. amid Omicron
Japan will decide Tuesday to expand a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency to 34 of the nation's 47 prefectures with the addition of 18 more areas to stem the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why No One Is Freaking Out About the Looming Massive Earthquake Threat Out West
It’s certain that the Northwest will experience a devastating earthquake again, says Chris Goldfinger, an oceanographer at Oregon State University and one of the world’s leading experts on subduction ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Federation proposes sustainable and resilient tourism, including upgrading of Tourism Agency to ministry
Japan Business Federation or Keidanren summarized a proposal titled ‘Innovation to sustainable and resilient tourism' to seek ‘autonomous tourism,’ ‘new-typed tourism’ and ‘sustainable tourism.' ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas and EWII to develop renewable projects in Nordics
Tokyo Gas and Danish energy company EWII have agreed to jointly develop 1GW of renewable energy capacity in the Nordic region by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest business lobby calls for lifting foreigner entry ban
Japan's largest business lobby on Monday called on the government to lift the entry ban on nonresident foreigners aimed at keeping the Omicron variant of the coronavirus at bay and preventing its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s COVID-19 border closure ‘unrealistic,’ business lobby chief says
The strict entry ban has been in place since Nov. 30 and was further extended until the end of February earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan Manufacturing PMI Climbs To 54.6 In January – Jibun
The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to expand in January, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Japanese actress builds NYC rice-ball business amid pandemic slowdown
Sayuri Oyamada, a Japanese film and television actress based in New York City for the past decade, has used the slowdown in filming caused by the coronavirus pandemic to build a local business selling ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s vibrant food scene
Tokyo has developed a well-deserved reputation as a food lover's dream destination, with a rich culinary heritage and a plethora of eateries. The food scene is characterised by a healthy respect for ... ( read original story ...)