Our long-term view is that it’s inevitable for China to follow the path of Japan,” said Hikaru Tanaka, fund manager at Asset Management One. ( read original story ...)
The next big earthquake in Japan: Are you prepared?
Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the average year, Japanese people are shaken around 1,500 times. While most of these are minor shakes, experts say Japan is due for a ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima, reports JMA
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima on Friday, Xinhua reported, citing the country's weather agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mission ends China trip, upset by no show of leader
A group of Japanese business leaders on Friday concluded a six-day visit to China after inspecting companies in Changsha, Hunan Province, with some members expressing disappointment over not meeting a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Are Hating Inflation. But Stagflation Could Be Worse
And households are hating it. Part of the problem is that most of the inflation from which Japan is suffering comes from abroad. It wasn’t the BOJ’s ultraloose policies that defeated deflation — it ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys opens second store in Osaka to deepen market penetration
Hollys announced on the 18th that it is accelerating its entry into the Japanese market by opening its second store in the business hub of Osaka, 'Honmachi.' This new location comes about 10 months ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Narita vs. Haneda: Which airport should I fly into?
As one of the world's most populous cities, Tokyo has two major airports: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). Let's look at the pros and cons of each. ( read original story ...)
Team compares degree of housing damage resulting from great east Japan earthquake and all-cause mortality
Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a Japanese research team has investigated the ... ( read original story ...)
Testing Begins on Treated Radioactive Water From Japan’s Fukushima Power Plant – TaiwanPlus News
As part of efforts to clean up the damaged Fukushima Power Plant in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japan has been releasing treated radioactive water from the Advanced Liquid ... ( read original story ...)
How much does a new condo cost in Osaka?
More buyers are being priced out of the market. According to a Savills report, the for-sale condo market in Osaka has seen notable price increments in recent years, with the average price of a new ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas plans to boost sales of city gas in India tenfold
India is developing a city gas network to promote the use of natural gas, which is less environmentally damaging than coal and fuel oil. ( read original story ...)
These 7 Tokyo Neighborhoods Offer the Best Stays for Every Traveler
As one of the largest cities in the world, at least by population, Tokyo’s seamless fusion of tradition and modernity couples an ever-evolving atmosphere which attracts travelers from all over. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo developed a culture of transit in a world of cars
Despite a population of 37 million, there’s relatively little congestion and pollution here since the majority of its residents rely on public transit rather than cars. But while Tokyo’s mass ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Almost 90% of Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business, Reuters survey shows
Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of mounting worry in ... ( read original story ...)
Beauty market shifts to target the young at heart in a rapidly aging Japan
Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn't stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at her housing complex. ( read original story ...)
The Collective Officially Opens Inaugural Flagship in Tokyo to Reimagine Luxury Coworking
Owned and operated by JustCo, the 24,000 sqft space blends refined hospitality, experience and design inspired by the rhythm of Tokyo Station SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – ... ( read original story ...)