The 38-year-old teacher had his pay temporarily docked after putting the student in a headlock and punching him twice in the head, officials said. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to waste’: As Japan hits a record low birth rate, government urges action
Cost of living, unaffordable childcare and poor job market are some of the reasons why young adults are avoiding parenthood. ( read original story ...)
Tremors continue to rattle areas near Tokyo; experts advise caution
A series of earthquakes have been observed off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, since Tuesday. Japanese officials are urging people in the region to be on the alert for further ... ( read original story ...)
2 Filipinos face murder charge over bodies found under Tokyo home
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police on Friday served fresh arrest warrants to a Filipino man and woman alleging they killed a couple whose bodies were found underneath their home in Tokyo in January. Bryan ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital likely picked up in February: Reuters poll
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital likely re-accelerated in February to exceed the central bank's 2% target, a Reuters poll of economists showed, indicating conditions to ditch negative ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s factories struggle for growth as Japan falters, China unsteady
Asia’s major manufacturing economies struggled to claw their way out of decline in February with Japan particularly squeezed by a steeper fall in demand while an uneven recovery in China overshadowed ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits record high on Wall Street bounce
Japan’s Nikkei hit a fresh record high on Friday, buoyed by the bounce on Wall Street as a key U.S. inflation reading was in line with expectations, while markets elsewhere in Asia were more subdued ...
Nikkei hits record high on Wall Street bounce, other Asian markets subdued
Japan's Nikkei hit a fresh record high on Friday, buoyed by the bounce on Wall Street as a key U.S. inflation reading was in line with expectations, while markets elsewhere in Asia were more subdued ...
WSEW Tokyo 2024: Sungrow Launches New Renewable Energy Solutions to Accelerate Japan’s Energy Transition
Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, introduced a series of new renewable energy solutions to the Japanese market during WSEW expo, including residential, C&I and ... ( read original story ...)
Future looking brighter for Tokyo cruise port in wake of pandemic
The number of vessels calling at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Odaiba waterfront area is scheduled to increase from March onward at a pace exceeding that of last year, thanks to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Banana now sells its elusive melonpan bread at Tokyo Station
Popular confectionery brand Tokyo Banana is best known for its adorable banana-shaped cream-filled cakes. However, the brand has expanded its offerings with unique creations like banana curry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity contracts most in over three years
The au Jibun Bank's flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to to 47.2 in February, compared with January's 48.0 reading. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population crisis was years in the making – and relief may be decades away
Each spring, as reliably as the changing of the seasons, Japan releases grim new population data that prompts handwringing in the press and vows by politicians to address the country’s demographic ... ( read original story ...)
Dem Touted Her Pro-Crypto Stance—Then Big Crypto Sent Her Campaign to the Moon
Julie Johnson is running for Congress in a tough Texas primary. Lucky for her, she added pro-crypto language to her website and big crypto interests got behind her.
Japan officials warn more strong tremors may strike Noto
Japan Meteorological Agency officials say seismic activity remains high in the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture two months after a major earthquake struck on New Year's Day. They warn that more ... ( read original story ...)
Dem Touted Her Pro-Crypto Stance—Then Big Crypto Sent Her Campaign to the Moon
Julie Johnson is running for Congress in a tough Texas primary. Lucky for her, she added pro-crypto language to her website and big crypto interests got behind her.