The delay of Japan's maglev train will push back a planned extension from Nagoya to Osaka due to open by 2037. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Maersk Names Second Large Methanol-fueled Containership
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk recently named the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel, Astrid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan doubles down on the US alliance as China looms
History and geography both play a role in Japan’s wariness of Russia. Russia is a close neighbour. Tokyo is closer to Vladivostok than Beijing. And rivalry between the two countries stretches back to ... ( read original story ...)
Kremlin: US military presence in Japan impedes any peace treaty with Tokyo
The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a peace treaty, the Kremlin said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines Meet to Bolster Ties as Security Worries Mount
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric to transfer Nagoya Works to Hitachi
Mitsubishi Electric will transfer its Nagoya Works distribution transformer business to Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems. ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka Expo’s controversial ‘Ring’ building in spotlight
With the start of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, just over a year away, organizers say one of the event's centerpieces is nearing completion. Media crews were invited to see the 80 ... ( read original story ...)
300 people protest in Tokyo against Israel’s bloody invasion of Gaza as war enters 7th month
Demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister's office here on April 7 to mark six months since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo starts ride-hailing service — but it may not be what you expect
The apps Go, Uber, S.Ride and Didi can all be used to hail private drivers alongside taxis during specific times of the day. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service-sector mood slumps, clouds BOJ rate hike path
Japan's service-sector sentiment fell in March as rising living costs and bad weather weighed on consumption, a government survey showed, heightening uncertainty on how soon the central bank can raise ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan FX tsar says yen weakening could trigger intervention at ‘any time’
Japanese authorities could intervene in the foreign exchange market to stem sharp falls in the yen “at any time” if its moves are excessive enough to warrant such action, a former top currency ... ( read original story ...)
UBS JV to acquire Credit Suisse Japan wealth management business
UBS said on Monday its Japanese wealth management joint venture with SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co, will acquire Credit Suisse's wealth management business in Japan following the Swiss bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan real wages fall for 23rd straight month in February
Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, data showed on Monday, suggesting higher prices kept up pressure on consumers' spending appetite. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches ride-hailing services in Tokyo, other areas to follow
Japan on Monday launched ride-hailing services in Tokyo, with other areas across the country to follow suit in a bid to address a nat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first ride-hailing services launched in Tokyo
Japan launched its first ride-hailing services on Monday amid a growing taxi shortage, with Tokyo taking the lead. ( read original story ...)
Osaka has a new silent cafe that does not allow any talking or music
Tokyo’s noteworthy Dawn Avatar Robot Café features robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled or homebound workers, while another café with an equally interesting concept has just opened up in ... ( read original story ...)