Japanese companies agreed to raise wages by an average 5.25% this year, their biggest pay hike in 34 years and the third straight year of robust growth as they grapple with severe labour shortages and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says President Trump may be misinformed on some tariff issues
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's views on some tariff-related issues may be based on misunderstanding or misinformation, as a pause on a 24% ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese islands shaken by earthquake after more than 1,000 tremors
An island chain in southwest Japan was shaken by an earthquake on Thursday after over 1,000 tremors throughout two weeks. ( read original story ...)
The remote earthquakes islands where no one has slept for weeks…as they’ve been hit by 900 terrifying tremors & counting
A REMOTE island chain has been rocked by more than 900 terrifying earthquakes in two weeks – forcing its residents to stay up all night. Tokara island chain in the south of Japan – a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Island has experienced 900 earthquakes in two weeks — Report
More than 900 earthquakes have struck Japan’s remote Tokara islands in just two weeks, keeping residents on edge and prompting fears of a larger disaster, officials have confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Over 900 earthquakes in 2 weeks: Island in Japan now gearing for ‘megaquake’
Residents of Tokara village in Japan have reported severe disruption to their daily lives due to the repeated earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s Baba Vanga’s’ terrifying prediction comes true after ‘disaster’ warning
Ryo Tatsuki, who has earned a reputation as 'Japan's Baba Vanga', has apparently seen one of her most chilling predictions come true today, while tourists have been left too spooked to book flights ... ( read original story ...)
Da Nang welcomes first Osaka flight after hiatus
The Osaka–Da Nang route will operate four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, adding to the existing daily Narita–Da Nang service, bringing the total number of weekly flights ... ( read original story ...)
Japan islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks
More than 900 earthquakes have shaken a remote and sparsely populated island chain in southern Japan over two weeks, keeping residents anxious and awake all night. Seismic activity has been "very ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen is a compelling trade but comes at a cost
Global investors are unwinding their wagers on Japan's yen rising quickly as a cautious central bank, a trade war and the prohibitive cost of holding the currency sour one of the year's most popular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service activity growth picks up in June, PMI shows
Japan's service sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in June, with business confidence improving to a four-month high, a private sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka leaves the flowers at home for an all-business Wimbledon look
She’s worn sunflowers and cherry blossoms this season—but this week, the former world No. 1 is ditching the theme and keeping things minimal. ( read original story ...)
How U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s frustration over Tokyo’s policies. ( read original story ...)
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
In total, 911 earthquakes were recorded by Wednesday afternoon, with the cause behind the series of earthquakes still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Japan updates ‘mega quake’ preparedness plan
Recommended accelerated efforts including constructing embankments and evacuation buildings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism
The 'prediction' made by a manga author has sparked panic and a decline in bookings around July 5, the day that she claims an earthquake will trigger a massive tsunami. Authorities have reiterated ... ( read original story ...)