TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will limit asylum seekers' right to work from Monday, making changes to its refugee system that are likely to swell the numbers of those in detention centers, the justice ministry said, prompting refugee groups to flag humanitarian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests to China over submarine near disputed islands
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan protested to China on Friday after a foreign submarine in waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea was confirmed to be Chinese, calling it a unilateral action and a "serious escalation" that raised bilateral tensions. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business relying on foreigners to plug labor holes
TOKYO -- As Japan's labor force continues to shrink, companies are increasingly counting on foreigners to fill the gap, especially in such short-staffed businesses as construction and security. "We face a severe labor shortage on the ground, and we ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM kicks off six-nation European tour in Estonia
Abe also met with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid over discussions on EU-Japan relations and bilateral trade, accompanied by a business delegation with several dozen representatives from Japanese companies. He travels to Estonia's Baltic neighbors ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese pop group is singing about cryptocurrencies and getting paid in bitcoin
The cryptocurrency-themed Japanese pop (J-pop) group Virtual Currency Girls just performed live for the first time in Tokyo. Each member of the group represents a different cryptocurrency, and tickets to future shows will only be sold in exchange for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to curb asylum seekers’ right to work from Monday even as it struggles with tight labor market
Japan will limit the right of asylum seekers to work starting on Monday, likely incresing their numbers in detention centers, where almost half a million already live. Japan has one of the world's toughest refugee systems, and only accepted ten refugees ... ( read original story ...)
Pick to head Japan business lobby ‘best suited’ to advance agenda
TOKYO -- The Japan Business Federation, the country's leading business lobby, named Hitachi Chairman Hiroaki Nakanishi as its new leader in an announcement Tuesday. Nakanishi will start his four-year term in May, outgoing Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara told ... ( read original story ...)
FDI in 2017: Japan exceeds South Korea, China emerges
VietNamNet Bridge - Investments from Japan, South Korea and China were the most significant players in FDI (foreign direct investment) in 2017. Investors committed $35.88 billion worth of FDI in 2017 According to FIA, investors committed $35.88 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese and Iranian delegations make business exploration visits to EDB
A delegation from the Nagano Employers’ Association in Nagano Prefecture, Japan visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the objective of increasing awareness on Sri Lankan key export products and services. The delegation was led by ... ( read original story ...)
As California Awaits The ‘Big One,’ Anxieties Loom Over Funding The Earthquake Warning System
Warning systems have been used in other earthquake-prone countries for years, including parts of Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Romania, China and Italy. The most sophisticated version is in Japan, where a decade-old system sends out warnings over television and ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Hina-matsuri (Girls’ Doll Festival) Exhibition
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition entitled “Hina-matsuri (Japan’s Traditional Girls’ Doll Festival),” where 6,800 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo opens lower after US stocks see first drop of 2018
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday after Wall Street fell for the first time in 2018 the previous day, while a strong yen weighed on sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.58 percent or 137.89 points to 23,650.31 in early trade while the ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Tokyo Tips, According to Our Readers
Literally this takes you to all the largest urban centers of Japan. As a foreigner, Tokyo kind of eases you in to Japan. It’s easy to get around and it seemed like every business/restaurant had English speakers on staff or English menus available. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Nishinoomote in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Nishinoomote in Japan on Thursday. The temblor was picked up at 09:48:27 / 9:48 am (local time epicenter). Exact location of earthquake, 131.838° East, 30.6639° North, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes encourage the movement of carbon from the shallows to the deep ocean
Jan. 10 (UPI) --New analysis of a sediment core from the Japan Trench suggests earthquakes play a key role in driving the deep ocean's carbon cycle. The analysis was made possible by a new technique for radio carbon dating deep ocean sediments. Traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5.1 mag was detected near Hirara in Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 187 km SE of Hirara, Japan (116 miles). The temblor was reported at 08:43:40 / 8:43 am (local time epicenter). Exact location, longitude 126.715° East, latitude 23.731° North, depth ... ( read original story ...)