Japan, the third-largest ad economy in the world, fell 11.2% in 2020 due to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Industrial Production Rebounded 4.2% in January
Japan’s industrial production increased 4.2 percent in January compared to the previous month, its first spike in three months, according to data published on Friday by the government. The indicator, ... ( read original story ...)
Twenty years after 6.8 Nisqually earthquake, are we ready for the Next One?
The passing of decades lulls us into a false sense of complacency. Committing resources now to strengthen our buildings, bridges and facilities will save money and lives later. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 publishes guidebook to highlight Great East Japan Earthquake recovery
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have published a media guidebook as part of its efforts to commemorate the 10th ... ( read original story ...)
New Business Lobby Pushes Japan Decarbonization
The start of real action on climate change or just nice-sounding goals? That was the first question raised when on October 29 Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga targeted net zero carbon emissions by ... ( read original story ...)
BYD to Help Kyoto Reach Japan’s 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal
Keihan Bus Co., Ltd. (Keihan Bus) and The Co., Inc. (Kansai Electric Power) announced a tripartite deal in Kyoto, Japan, which will see the three parties work together to help the city achieve Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
FALSE: Photos after 2 earthquakes in Japan in February 2021
Claim: Photos show the destruction in Japan after two nights of earthquakes in February 2021. Rating: FALSE; The facts: The photos show damage brought about by earthquakes that oc ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Shares Sink, Tokyo Down 4% After Tech Rout on Wall St
Asian shares have skidded after a rout in technology companies pulled the Nasdaq 3.5% lower in the steepest loss for the tech-heavy index since October. ( read original story ...)
Japan partly ending pandemic emergency, keeps it for Tokyo
The state of emergency Japan set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted in six urban areas this weekend and remain in the Tokyo area for another week, a government minister said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Faces Dilemma On Decision To Get Involved With The Coup In Myanmar
Japan is engaged in behind-the-scenes diplomacy to roll back the coup in Myanmar. But it faces a dilemma between values-based foreign policy and protecting its economic and geopolitical interests. ( read original story ...)
Takeda to Divest Four Diabetes Products in Japan to Teijin Pharma Limited
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) (NYSE:TAK) ("Takeda") today announced that it has entered into an agreement to transfer the assets, marketing rights and, eventually, marketing ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Studio downsizing, but ASOBI Team remains [Update: Confirmed]
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed to IGN that Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Studio will be reorganized on April 1. The company provided the following statement: ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tests drone for guiding people in Shinjuku area
The use of a drone to help guide people who have trouble returning home after a disaster was tested Wednesday (Feb 24) in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area, in a joint trial involving members of the business ... ( read original story ...)
What could you do with a few seconds warning that an earthquake was coming?
Smartphone users who opted in to a test of the West Coast earthquake early warning system got an early taste on Thursday of what is to come. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan factory output rises for first time in 3 months
Japan's industrial output rose for the first time in three months in January thanks to a pickup in global demand, in a welcome sign for an economy struggling to shake off the drag of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Industrial Production Rises 4.2% In January
Industrial output in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 4.2 percent on month in January, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)