Defence lawyers on Wednesday demanded the acquittal of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly in Tokyo, where the US citizen faces jail over financial ... ( read original story ...)
Join the U.S.-Japan Business Council
The USJBC is the only U.S.-Japan business organization with a strong institutional relationship with a Japanese counterpart group, the Japan-U.S. Business Council (JUBC), which is comprised of major ... ( read original story ...)
Family business? Political dynasties die hard in Japan’s general election
Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene. ( read original story ...)
Right-wing LDP expected to maintain majority in upcoming Japanese election
The likely victory of the Liberal Democratic Party is not an endorsement of their policies but stems from the political bankruptcy of the “progressive” bloc in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.17 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.17 percent at 29,056.01 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.08 percent at 2,016.71. TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo Japan to buy back old clothes with new recycling project
Until Nov 30, owners of worn-out Uniqlo Heat Tech shirts, down jackets, or down vests can get digital Uniqlo coupons worth up to 1,000 yen for bringing them to a Uniqlo store in Japan. The campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Failure of Trickle-Down Abenomics Is Top Issue for Japan Voters
Prime Minister Kishida is touting a “new capitalism” but is short on details of how he’ll balance growth and more equitable distribution of economic gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Deepest ever earthquake detected struck 467 miles under country – 7.9 magnitude
SCIENTISTS have identified the deepest-ever earthquake to rock the Japanese islands, more than six years after the terrifying Ogasawara tremor ruptured off the Japanese coast. ( read original story ...)
Japan Beauty Tools Market Report 2021: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts to 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ( read original story ...)
Deepest earthquake EVER detected struck 467 miles beneath Japan six years ago in a layer of the planet thought to be almost impossible for tremors to occur, study reveals
A series of aftershocks from an earthquake in 2015 around the Ogasawara Islands (pictured) registered deep in the Earth's lower mantle, including one that reached 467 miles down. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas earnings: here’s what Wall Street expects
Tokyo Gas reveals earnings for the most recent quarter on October 28.Analysts on Wall Street expect Tokyo Gas will release earnings per share of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan startup targets supercar users with $700,000 hoverbike
A Japanese startup backed by soccer player Keisuke Honda hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a 77.7 million yen ($680,000) hoverbike which went on sale on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Deepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath Japan, experts claim
A series of aftershocks from an earthquake in 2015 around the Ogasawara Islands (pictured) registered deep in the Earth's lower mantle, including one that reached 467 miles down. ( read original story ...)
Days after Mt Aso volcanic earthquake, Japanese authorities warn of another possible major eruption
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of another possible major volcanic eruption of Mt Aso in southwestern Japan, where an increase in volcanic earthquakes was observed, local media reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market takes off, Nikkei 225 jumps 506 points
Stocks in Asia were mixed on Tuesday with Japanese and Australian stocks rising in response to the continued rallying on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec posts 10% rise in Q2 operating profit
Precision electric motor maker Nidec Corp on Tuesday posted a 10% rise in second quarter operating profit to 45.6 billion yen compared with a profit of 41.4 billion yen a year ago. ( read original story ...)