Two elderly South Korean victims of wartime forced labour took to the streets in wheelchairs on Tuesday, saying they rejected a compensation deal announced this week, potentially complicating Seoul's efforts to end a diplomatic spat with Japan. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 989 new cases
Tokyo confirmed 989 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, down by about 200 from a week before. The seven-day average of new cases came to 791.4, compared to 891.0 a week earlier. The number of severe cases under Tokyo’s criteria remained the same as Monday at eight, ( read original story ...)
Japan PM wants summit with South Korea next week, says junior coalition party head
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference following the US-Japan summit in Washington, U.S., January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on China economy hope, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday with the broader Topix index finishing at its highest level in more than 15 months on hopes the Chi ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning on tourism hopes, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning as buying focused on tourism issues following the recent easing of border controls, with the Topix ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages drop at fastest pace since 2014 as hot inflation takes toll
Japan's real wages fell the most in nearly nine years in January, official data showed, as four-decade-high inflation squeezed the purchasing power of consumers and undercut efforts by policymakers to revive a COVID-ravaged economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s January real wages drop at fastest pace since 2014
Japan's real wages saw their biggest fall in nearly nine years in January due to four-decade-high inflation, labour ministry data showed on Tuesday, squeezing the buying power of consumers. Wage ... ( read original story ...)
Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator
With their hairless jawlines and floppy fringes, these J-pop idols don't just sell albums, they advertise anything from real estate to contact lenses. It's as if the allegations of Kitagawa's sexual ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Offers $1.6 Billion to Australia’s Coal-to-Hydrogen Plan
Japan’s government will offer 220 billion yen ($1.6 billion) from a green innovation fund to accelerate efforts in Australia to produce hydrogen for export from coal and biomass. ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Wages Fall Most Since 2014 Despite Kishida Push
Japanese workers’ real wages fell by the most since 2014 despite the government push for more pay, making it more likely for the Bank of Japan to maintain its easy policy this week. ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested for assaulting son in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 43-year-old Chinese woman on suspicion of assault after she allegedly punched her elementary school son in the face. According to police, the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Victor Cha: South Korea-Japan agreement gets key allies back ‘in the game’ with U.S.
South Korea said it will compensate laborers who were forced to work for Japanese companies during World War II, an agreement that could help resolve a dispute that has hampered relations between the United States’ closest allies in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Watch Live as Japan Re-Attempts First Launch of H3 Rocket
Japan’s highly anticipated H3 rocket sputtered on the launch pad during its first launch attempt, but its space agency is now ready to perform a do-over on Monday. You can catch the action live right here. ( read original story ...)
Historical Disputes Kept Them at Odds. Can Seoul and Tokyo Make Amends?
Icy relations between the two have long been a headache for Washington. South Korea made a significant step in improving ties this week, perhaps indicating progress to come. ( read original story ...)
Can AI Replace Mixologists? Japan Is About to Find Out
Sapporo Breweries teams up with IBM Japan to develop an AI capable of creating alcoholic, ready-to-drink cocktails. ( read original story ...)
Round peg, round hole: Yokohama targets application-specific design
Manufacturer unveils new trailer tire, highlights ultra wide-base retreadability and emerging trends during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting ... ( read original story ...)