Located in the heart of the Umeda Business District, the Sky Building is easily accessible via subway or railway. The view from the roof-deck is breathtaking and is one of the best places to really appreciate Osaka City. It's also good to note that with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is on alert after a North Korean missile flew over its airspace
A launch of what is believed to be the Hwasong-12 missile, May 15, 2017. KRT via AP Video North Korea launched a missile that flew over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido at 5:58 a.m. local time, according to Japanese government officials. ( read original story ...)
Japan may have no choice but to shoot down the next North Korean missile test
The long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 (Mars-12) is launched during a test Thomson Reuters After North Korea overflew Japan with a missile launch early Tuesday, the island nation may have no choice but to knock down any further missile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges predictable, transparent Brexit ahead of visit by PM May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan wants Britain's exit from the European Union to be predictable and transparent so that Japanese companies can continue to operate smoothly in the country, a senior government official said on Monday. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps upbeat economy view, signals second longest postwar expansion
Japan's government maintained its upbeat view on the economy and signalled the country is on course to match its second longest period of economic expansion in postwar history, indicating its confidence over a solid, domestic demand-led recovery. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on alert after North Korean missile flew over airspace
North Korea has launched what appears to be a missile headed towards the northern end of Japan at around 5:58 a.m. local time, according to Japanese government officials. Japan's NHK News reported that the missile passed over Japan and warned people in ... ( read original story ...)
Peninsula Tokyo: fit for an emperor
Travelling to the Japanese capital for work needn’t mean missing out on the city’s culture and style, no matter how little free time your schedule leaves you – as a visit to the Peninsula Tokyo, right at the heart of the business district ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake strikes near Japan’s Kitaibaraki city
TOKYO: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck just 4km northwest of the Japanese city of Kitaibarakai in the Ibaraki prefecture on Sunday (Aug 27), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was reportedly felt in Fukushima and the capital Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Power Players Are Multiplying
... Japan’s very high awareness of electricity consumption — and efforts to conserve — since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the ensuing shutdown of its nuclear-reactor fleet. Just as important — and perhaps more significant going ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.3 mag, 51 km E of Naze, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 51 kilometers (32 miles) from Naze in Japan on Thursday. Event id: us2000a8ey. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000a8ey. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/08/17 / 2017-08-10 00:07:20 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Trade Association: Russia ‘Has Already Emerged From Economic Crisis’
Speaking on the Russian imports to Japan, the official said that Tokyo is interested in the imports of meat and fish products. Daitso indicated that the Russian side is working to improve the environment to boost business activity and attract more investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation ticks up on energy costs, but remains way below BOJ target
Japan’s consumer prices rose again in July ... While the labor market is tight and business confidence is high, wage hikes have been tepid and efforts to lift inflation have fallen flat despite years of aggressive monetary easing by the BOJ. ( read original story ...)
Japanese price pressures are building but the battle against deflation isn’t over yet
Inflationary pressures are building in Japan, although it’s still far too early to declare victory over the deflationary forces that have gripped the country for the past three decades. They’re rising, but still incredibly weak. According to data ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to see warmer weather during Sep-Nov
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan will see warmer weather between September and November, the official forecaster said on Friday. Eastern Japan, including the most densely populated Tokyo, will have a 50 percent chance of high temperatures for the period ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to raise parcel delivery fees for individuals
Japan Post Co. plans to raise fees for its Yu-Pack parcel delivery service for individual customers by some 10 percent on average in March 2018, it was learned Friday. The size of hike will likely come to about ¥100 to ¥250 per item, sources familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hits nuclear-armed North Korea with fresh sanctions
Japan said Friday it will impose fresh sanctions on North Korea by freezing the assets of Chinese and Namibian firms doing business with the nuclear-armed state. The move against a half dozen organisations and a couple of individuals comes days after ... ( read original story ...)