The Japanese economy grew at an annual pace of 0.6% in October-December, managing to eke out growth after a quarter of slowdown ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names academic Ueda as next central bank governor
Japan's government named academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a surprise choice that could heighten the chance of an end to its unpopular yield control policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weak Q4 GDP rebound poses challenge for BOJ’s exit path
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's economy averted recession but rebounded much less than expected in the fourth quarter as business investment slumped, a sign of the challenge the central bank faces in phasing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea support US takedown of Chinese surveillance craft
High-level officials from Japan and South Korea said Monday they fully back the U.S. decision to shoot down a spy balloon and possibly other surveillance objects from China. ( read original story ...)
What You Need to Know About Japan’s New H3 Rocket
Following a series of technical delays, Japan’s H3 rocket is set to make its much-anticipated debut this week. Here’s what you need to know about the medium-lift rocket and its inaugural mission. ( read original story ...)
Japan watchdog OKs new safety rules to extend reactor life
Japanese nuclear regulators have approved contentious safety evaluation changes and draft legislation to allow aging reactors to operate longer ... ( read original story ...)
Cases In Tokyo Down Below 1,000 For 1st Time In 8 Months
The Tokyo metropolitan government said new cases of novel coronavirus infections fell below 1,000 for the first time in around eight months, slipping to 799 on Sunday with concern receding about an ... ( read original story ...)
Cedar pollen season starts in Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says cedar pollen season in the capital started on Friday last week. Tokyo officials made the announcement on Monday. Officials observed cedar pollen counts at 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Local Navy officer, Lakewood grad Gosser part of Sapporo Snow Festival
MILLINGTON, Tenn. ― A local graduate, now a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, recently participated in the 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Gosser, a native ... ( read original story ...)
Police have uncovered a ring of 17 men believed to have filmed 10,000 women bathing in hot springs across Japan
The men used equipment like long-focus telephoto lenses and hid in mountainous areas to photograph women bathing in the hot springs. ( read original story ...)
Side-job matching app becomes popular in Sapporo amid labor shortage
The use of a service connecting companies with workers seeking side jobs via an online app is spreading in Sapporo and its outlying areas. The number of businesses and job seekers registering for the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on wariness over next Bank of Japan chief, weak tech issues
Tokyo stocks dropped Monday, dragged by weak tech shares and wariness that the Bank of Japan could shift away from its current easy m ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Sets Dates, But Market Still Lacks a Venue
Organizers of the Tokyo International Film Festival have unveiled dates for the 2023 edition of the festival and for TIFFCOM, the accompanying rights market. But they have yet to confirm a venue ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Fall On High-tech Selling, Eye On BoJ
Tokyo stocks fell on Monday as high-tech shares came under pressure while investors digested reports about the Bank of Japan's new governor. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.88 percent, or 243.66 ... ( read original story ...)
All-male BOJ picks another blow for gender equality in Japan
Once again, three men are set to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), underscoring the hurdles women face in reaching leadership positions in a country that ranks the lowest among advanced economies for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to return to office Monday after sinus surgery – govt
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will return to work on Monday afternoon after successful sinus surgery, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.Kishida had the surgery in a Tokyo hospital ... ( read original story ...)