The leader of one of Japan’s biggest business groups representing smaller firms called on the Japanese government to take more action on currencies, warning that the weak yen is squeezing smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Fostering The Next Generation Of Business Leaders
In contrast to traditional profit-driven M&As, Japanese startups and established businesses are finding unique ways to address this social issue by fostering new presidents. By matching prospective ... ( read original story ...)
Full wage talks start in Japan with labor management forum
Pay hikes have yet to catch up with inflation in Japan, with real wages extending their losing streak to 11 months as of November. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 31 years since Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
People in Japan are marking 31 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The disaster devastated the city of Kobe and surrounding areas, claiming 6,434 lives. ( read original story ...)
Mourners mark 31st anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake
Memorial events were held in Hyogo Prefecture on Jan. 17 to remember and pray for the 6,434 people who perished in the Great Hanshin Earthquake 31 years ago. ( read original story ...)
The Early Innings: Why Japan’s Structural Story Has Years To Run
Corporate governance reforms, capital reallocation and attractive valuations create a compelling multi-year investment thesis. Read more here. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby warns of tariff impact as wage talks start
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby said he expects businesses to maintain wage hike momentum to a certain extent during the talks despite some 'clearly very tough factors.” ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Islands Access Diversification Project
To evaluate Hachijojima’s suitability as a destination for overseas business jet operations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a demonstration project in the summer of 2025 using a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond vigilantes are sending a warning governments can’t ignore, Yardeni says
The yields on Japan's long-term debt pulled back early on Wednesday after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged investors to remain calm. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region
TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday (Jan 6), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, followed by a series of sizeable ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan; another follows minutes later
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2, which measured a strong 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale hit the Asian country’s Shimane Prefecture at 10:18 am on Tuesday, as per The Japan Times. Just 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes continue to shake western Japan after strong jolt on Tuesday morning
Earthquakes continue to rattle western Japan after a magnitude 6.4 tremor struck the area on Tuesday. Officials are urging the public to be prepared for the possibility of more quakes in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
How The U.S.–Japan Tariffs Reshape Small Business Strategy
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Youngstrom writes about SMBs, supply chain, eCommerce & retail. Small businesses across the U.S. now face a shifting tariff ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Selects Multi-Use Case Implementation Project Featuring SkyDrive and Joby Aviation Aircraft for “eVTOL Implementation Project (Phase I)”
The project proposal by the nine companies, with Nomura Real Estate as the Lead Company, was selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for their "eVTOL (Flying Car) Implementation Project (Phase I ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake risk just got way more alarming
Japan is on high alert as experts now warn there's a 90% chance of a massive earthquake striking off the coast of Hokkaido within the next 30 years. This megaquake, expected to hit between magnitude 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Project B Announces Tokyo as Host City of Global Basketball Circuit, Featuring Elite Men’s and Women’s Competition
Today, Project B announced Tokyo as a host city of its 2026-27 basketball season. The global sports platform will play men’s and women’s tournaments at ... ( read original story ...)