Up to 298,000 people are expected to be killed in Japan due mainly to a tsunami and building collapses if an earthquake of around magnitude 9 occurs in the Nankai Trough off the country’s Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido’s rail network faces tough challenges
Falling ridership is putting pressure on JR Hokkaido to close underutilized local lines even as it struggles to complete the Hokkaido Shinkansen. ( read original story ...)
Solar-power-generating smartwear to have trial at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
A Toyota subsidiary will trial vests with solar cells that generate electricity to power devices such as neck fans at the Osaka World Expo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set To Classify Cryptocurrencies As Financial Products, Here’s All
Japan is motoring forward to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for investors.
Japan finance minister says he will closely communicate with US on forex
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that he would communicate closely with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on foreign exchange, pointing out that close dialogue is important for ...
Japan factory output up, but soft outlook and cooling retail sales pressure economy
Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, but cooling retail sales growth and a slowdown in production expected by manufacturers in the near term pointed to the growing ...
Japan’s Nikkei leads big losses in Asian markets as gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.Gold, a safe haven ...
Sapporo on top at ANZ Retail Marketing Awards
This year, the liquor industry has won big at the Shop! ANZ Retail Marketing Awards, with Sapporo taking home Best in Show and Experience prizes. ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Brave Lupus secure playoff spot with big win over Heat
Brave Lupus Tokyo secured their place in the postseason playoffs in the Japan Rugby League One first division on Sunday after overp ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists make first-of-its-kind discovery that could impact drinking water for billions of people: ‘Other groups overlooked the potential’
"We were excited to develop a material that outperformed all existing materials." Scientists make first-of-its-kind discovery that could impact drinking water for billions of people: 'Other groups ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms fully bloom in central Tokyo 1 day earlier than avg.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the heart of the Japanese capital, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)'s Tokyo Regional Headquarters a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks
Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains ... ( read original story ...)
The Trump family is cashing in on crypto. It’s creating problems in Congress.
The latest Trump family crypto venture is becoming a hitch in GOP efforts to win Democratic support for digital assets legislation.
Japan Confronts Biggest Bond Loss Globally as BOJ Rate Hikes Upend Market
Investors are rethinking their strategies for Japanese sovereign bonds after the Bank of Japan’s pivot to interest-rate hikes in the past year triggered the biggest losses among global debt ...
United States launches military ‘upgrade’ in Japan
The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Production Rises Most in 11 Months Ahead of New US Tariffs
Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts. ( read original story ...)