A powerful eruption from Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent a massive ash plume over 3 miles into the sky, covering cities and prompting urgent warnings. Roads disappeared under thick ash, and large ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to appoint 1st permanent representative focusing on WTO
The decision is designed to strengthen trade cooperation with other countries and counter steep tariffs from the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Russia earthquake: Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Kamchatsky
The US Tsunami warning system has so far not issued a threat following the earthquake that struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula in the early hours of this morning ... ( read original story ...)
M7.4 quake hits off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, damage in Japan unlikely
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency saying slight ch ... ( read original story ...)
Arizona opens trade office in Tokyo to boost economic ties with Japan
The state of Arizona has opened a new trade and investment office in Tokyo to spur economic collaboration and foreign direct investment opportunities with one of its largest trading partners. ( read original story ...)
Japanese electric company signs tentative agreement for gas from AKLNG project
Glenfarne now has “preliminary commercial agreements for more than half of Alaska LNG’s available third-party LNG offtake capacity,” it said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals
Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing. ( read original story ...)
Japan business sentiment positive after US tariff agreement
A government survey shows that business sentiment at major Japanese companies turned positive for the first time in two quarters. ( read original story ...)
Sentiment among big Japanese firms turns positive for first time in two quarters
The business sentiment index represents the proportion of firms seeing their business conditions improve from the previous quarter minus that of those feeling the opposite. ( read original story ...)
Nearly half of Japanese firms approve of BOJ chief’s performance: Reuters poll
Governor Kazuo Ueda's performance positively, outpacing the 30% with negative views of his handling of monetary policy, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is a mature megacity and fertile ground for foreign companies with bold ideas
A city where ancient temples stand alongside glass skyscrapers, and centuries-old craftsmanship powers next-generation technology, Tokyo is rewriting what it means to be a global business hub. Already ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks achieve record close after strong performance on Wall Street
Tokyo stocks ended trading Wednesday at a record-high close for the first time in three weeks, days after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation. The Nikkei 225 stock index finished ... ( read original story ...)
Why 7-Eleven and convenience stores in Japan are so special
Every day, millions of residents shop for food, send packages and pay their bills at more than 55,000 convenience stores in the country. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Berlin: Indian states step up global push for investments
Indian chief ministers are increasingly travelling abroad to woo investors, expand markets, and forge global partnerships, marking a new phase of competitive federalism ... ( read original story ...)
Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. ( read original story ...)
5 key takeaways from Tokyo Fashion Week SS26
Organisers marked the event’s 20th anniversary by stripping out digital shows in an effort to push quality over quantity. ( read original story ...)