Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in March, while further expansion in the service sector supported overall growth in the private sector, a business survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rose by More Than Expected in February
Japan’s exports rose by more than expected in February, led by growth in shipments of autos and auto parts, data from the Ministry of Finance showed. ( read original story ...)
R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Owned by Lewis Hamilton Rescued from Export Scam
A prized R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R that once basked in the limelight alongside Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been recovered following its earlier theft. The iconic car nearly escaped justice by ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s next rate hike likely in July or October, Nikkei reports
The Bank of Japan is expected to hike the interest rate in either July or October, though an October hike is considered more likely, as it would give the BOJ around half a year to evaluate the impact, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan v North Korea World Cup qualifier resumes rivalry that extends beyond football
The fixture between the two nations taps into a complicated underlying political history, with 150,000 North Korean people living in Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Never stand still’: Carlsberg eyes top premium beer ranking in Malaysia with Sapporo partnership
Carlsberg Malaysia is optimistic about its chances to conquer the country’s premium Japanese beer market this year with new partner brand Sapporo, with the latter formally replacing Asahi as the ... ( read original story ...)
Refocused Naomi Osaka closing in on 2022 tennis form at Miami Open
New mother Naomi Osaka says her morphed perspective prioritizes fun, sociability and time management, but her competitiveness is imminent and a Miami Open return reminded her of how close she is to ... ( read original story ...)
Fresh off his Oscar win, Godzilla has been made a police chief in Tokyo… because of course, he has
The people of Tokyo have honored Godzilla in the best way they know how... by making him chief of a police station for 24 hours. ( read original story ...)
8 dead, 2 missing as South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off western Japan
A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker anchored off western Japan capsized Wednesday, according to authorities who have launched a search-and-rescue mission for two crew members still missing. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tells Its Soccer Fans to Stay Away From World Cup Qualifying Match in North Korea
As two rival nations face off against each other to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one government is trying its best to keep its own fans away.On Tuesday, a statement released by Japan’s foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Eight dead after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan
Coastguard says chemical tanker was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid but no leaks were reported ... ( read original story ...)
7 killed after South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan
Seven crew members who were taken to hospitals after a South Korean-flagged tanker capsized off Japan have died, according to officials. ( read original story ...)
At least 8 killed as chemical tanker capsizes off Japan’s coast
By the time Japan's coast guard reached the South Korean tanker sending out a distress call, the vessel was completely overturned. ( read original story ...)
Watch: South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes in rough seas off the coast of Japan
Aerial footage shows the overturned vessel being smashed by waves as the Japan coastguard launches a rescue operation. ( read original story ...)
Tanker capsizes off coast of Japan, seven deaths confirmed, media reports
A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker has capsized off the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in western Japan, with seven deaths confirmed, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday, citing the ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Aiko of Japan beams as she attends her graduation ceremony at Gakushuin University in Tokyo ahead of taking on a role at the Red Cross
Princess Aiko of Japan beamed as she attended her graduation ceremony at Gakushuin University in Tokyo. Aiko, who is the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito, 63, and Empress Masako, 60, donned a navy ... ( read original story ...)