For Naomi Osaka, returning to the U.S. Open is more about reliving childhood memories than revisiting her past successes, the Japanese player said on Saturday. Since resuming play after a 15-month ...
Japan’s July exports growth lags expectations
TOKYO: Japan’s exports rose at a slightly slower pace than expected ... Japanese exports rose 10.3% year-on-year in July, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed, ...
Hello Kitty is opening a café in Tokyo for her 50th anniversary
Tokyo's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe will take over Box Cafe & Space in Shibuya 109 from September 13 to October 27. Reservations are now open and can be made online for a fee of ¥600. For more ... ( read original story ...)
Gold bullion scams targeting elderly people on the rise in Japan
A series of gold bullion scam cases targeting elderly people have been reported in Aichi and other prefectures since June, with losses ranging from ¥8 million ($55,500) to ¥100 million, and ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu tackles ‘drug loss’ in Japan through ecosystem to accelerate digitalization of clinical trials
KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that it will begin initiatives to attract global clinical trials to Japan and tackle the ‘drug loss’ issue by working with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan draws up plan to develop health care business into growth industry
Japan's health ministry has drawn up a plan to develop the country's medical care sector by tapping overseas resources, such as accepting foreign medical students. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former leaders couldn’t fix the economy, but will the next PM be able to?
Japan’s economy continues to be plagued by an ageing population and declining workforce, but experts predict increased productivity and GDP growth over the long term. While Kishida is leaving without ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for strong typhoon, heavy rains & powerful winds expected
Forecasters warned of heavy rains after a strong typhoon was headed for southern Japan on Monday. A caution for powerful winds and possible transport problems was issued. Typhoon Shanshan is ... ( read original story ...)
Kioxia files for October IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Kioxia, a leading Japanese NAND flash memory manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This highly anticipated IPO is slated for October 2024. Save my ...
Nankai Trough earthquake threatens Japan’s semiconductor industry
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on August 8. Although the industrial impact was relatively minor, the Japanese government warned that this event could trigger a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo not fooling anyone trying to pin blame on rational seafood ban
Instead, the Japanese media hyped up their prime minister urging China to lift the ban on Japanese seafood imports in an attempt to misguide fishermen in Fukushima and elsewhere into blaming their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on stronger yen, Mideast tensions
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, with exporters hit by the stronger yen against the U.S. dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve chief's recent comments on a possible interest rate cut, while Middle ... ( read original story ...)
John Lennon’s favored Japan summer retreat hotel partially reopens for business
KARUIZAWA, Nagano -- Mampei Hotel in this central Japan resort town, known as the summer retreat of John Lennon (1940-1980), has partially reopened for business and is welcoming guests for the first ... ( read original story ...)
83-year-old man arrested for exposing himself to teenage girl on bus in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested an 83-year-old man on suspicion of sexually molesting a teenage girl and public indecency after he exposed his genitals and allegedly pressed them against ... ( read original story ...)
No, Bank of Japan is NOT done hiking interest rates
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) isn’t letting up on its fight against inflation anytime soon. In a move that surprised no one paying attention, Governor Kazuo Ueda recently doubled down on his decision, ...
Ostapenko vs. Osaka Prediction: US Open 2024
On Tuesday, Naomi Osaka (No. 88 in the world) faces Jelena Ostapenko (No. 10) in the Round of 128 at the US Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free ... ( read original story ...)