There are at least 47 damaged houses whose owners are unclear in Wajima, and at least 35 in the city of Nanao. ( read original story ...)
Most female execs doubt Japan will hit 30% goal for women in top jobs
Over half of female business leaders in Japan doubt the country will reach its target of having women occupy 30 percent of top corpor ... ( read original story ...)
Western Japan trying to lure inbound tourists with taste of samurai
Currently, foreign visitors to Japan often travel the "Golden Route" comprising Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka. Municipalities in areas west of Osaka hope that travelers will extend their ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Aiko arrives in Ishikawa to visit quake-hit areas
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, arrived in Ishikawa Prefecture by shinkansen on Sunday to inspect the progress of reconstruction following the massive Noto ... ( read original story ...)
Discover How Japan’s Skyscrapers Defy Earthquakes with Cutting-Edge Engineering Innovations
Japan is a global leader in earthquake-resistant architecture, where skyscrapers don’t just reach for the sky—they are engineered to withstand powerful tremors. In this video, explore the incredible ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond market sees rapid yield surge, signaling major economic shift
AFTER years of moving at a glacial pace, yields in Japan’s $7.8-trillion government debt market are shifting higher at breakneck speed. The moves in the nation’s longer-maturity bonds have been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakurajima volcano eruption shoots 2-mile-high ash plume into sky
Japan's Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, sending a towering column of ash nearly two miles into the sky. Spectacular timelapse footage captured the powerful moment. Local ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display CEO Callon to step down over struggling panel business
Japan Display Inc. said Thursday that CEO Scott Callon will step down to take responsibility for the company's struggling panel busin ... ( read original story ...)
Subcontractors for Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions complain of non-payment
OSAKA (TR) – Two subcontractors that worked for a main contractor on overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo are struggling to be paid, reports Mainichi Broadcasting System (May 13). ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls expanding industries eligible for foreign skilled workers
Japan is considering expanding the scope of industries under the Specified Skilled Worker visa for foreigners to address a severe lab ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump’s trade war hits exports and shakes confidence
The government has reported that Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war hurt exports and dented consumer confidence. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Tokyo and Osaka are the world's number 1 and 2 top trending destinations for summer travel (June–September 2025), according to the annual Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report on consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Bloomstreet Enters into Strategic Partnership Agreement with Google Israel for Market Expansion in Japan
Bloomstreet Enters into Strategic Partnership Agreement with Google Israel for Market Expansion in Japan through Japanese localization. ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake rumors spook Hong Kong tourists
Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. People from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake alerts cause drop in Hong Kong tourism
The rumours circulating in Hong Kong and Taiwan include claims based on a republished Japanese manga that allegedly predicts a natural disaster in July 2025. Others refer to a Facebook group that ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unscientific’ Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists
Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. - 'No reason to worry' - ... ( read original story ...)