The Bank of Japan’s steady march toward raising interest rates for the first time since 2007 begs the question of who will win and who will lose after years of massive stimulus and ultra-low borrowing ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan could seek partnership on EVs with Honda, Japanese media say
Nissan Motor is considering seeking a business partnership with Honda Motor , TV Tokyo reported on Wednesday, while the Nikkei business daily said they could collaborate on electric vehicles. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya transport bureau to sell tote bags, pencil cases recycled from former uniforms
The transportation bureau of this central Japan city is selling limited numbers of tote bags and pencil cases recycled from the previous uni ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s overworked, underpaid truckers left behind in wage bonanza
As Japan's big companies prepare to hand out their heftiest pay hikes in decades, trucking firm owner Ikuko Sakata feels like she inhabits a different reality. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Innovation Base: Tokyo’s Node in the Global Startup Ecosystem, Opening May 2024
TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESSWIRE / March 13, 2024 / The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is proud to announce the launch of Tokyo Innovation Base. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title than regaining her former No. 1 ranking. Osaka, 26, lost 7-5, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes while trying to take satellite to orbit: Reports
Livestream videos show the Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explode seconds after launching Wednesday with a satellite bound for orbit. ( read original story ...)
US and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan following fatal crash
Japanese officials say the U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash last November ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan could seek partnership with Honda, TV Tokyo says
Japan's Nissan Motor is considering seeking a business partnership with Honda Motor, TV Tokyo reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Nissan's board of directors decided in a meeting on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Kewell’s Yokohama reach Asian Champions League semis
Harry Kewell's 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos reached the Asian Champions League semi-finals after a 1-0 second-leg win over China's Shandong Taishan on Wednesday took them through 3-1 on aggregate.Ulsan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first private-sector rocket explodes shortly after takeoff
A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, Mar. 13. ( read original story ...)
Treated wastewater discharge at Japan’s Fukushima plant is safe, UN nuclear chief says
The head of the U.N. atomic agency has assured Japanese representatives in Fukushima that the treated radioactive wastewater from the nuclear power plant meets safety standards. ( read original story ...)
Japan private rocket explodes moments after launch
CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports on Space One’s rocket that exploded mere seconds after liftoff in western Japan. ( read original story ...)
Transpacific Triumphs: Breaking Down The Lucrative US-Japan Airline Market
Hawaiian flew from its Honolulu hub to Tokyo Narita, Osaka, Tokyo Haneda, and Sapporo (CTS), and from Kona (KOA) to Tokyo Haneda pre-pandemic, but has since replaced service to Sapporo with Fukuoka ... ( read original story ...)
Where To Stay In Sapporo
The Japanese island of Hokkaido is known as a world-famous winter sports venue. Here's where to stay in Sapporo for a fabulous trip. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka backs Victoria Azarenka over calls for WTA Tour maternity pay – ‘It would be life-changing’
Naomi Osaka said it would be “life-changing” for female players on the WTA tour to receive maternity pay. The 26-year-old recently returned to the professional tennis circuit after giving birth to her ... ( read original story ...)