After experiencing a record-breaking number of ‘extremely hot’ days in summer, the unusually high temperatures are due to continue ( read original story ...)
How Canadian ammonia could help keep the lights on in Japan
Japan plans to import millions of tons of ammonia in the next few years as part of a push to decarbonize that country’s power generation — an initiative that could present a big opportunity for Alberta’s energy sector. ( read original story ...)
Amid rising China-Taiwan tensions, Tokyo appoints two new defence personnel
Analysts think the moves reflect the growing level of importance that Tokyo attaches to the status across the Taiwan Strait ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan receives 2 mln visitors for 3rd straight month in August
Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for a third straight month in August, recovering to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time, official data showed on Wednesday. The number ... ( read original story ...)
This 115-year-old Japanese prison straight out of a dystopian movie is being turned into a luxury hotel with 48 rooms
A Japanese resort company is converting an iconic former prison into a 48-room luxury hotel. The Former Nara Prison, built in 1908 and designated a cultural property in Japan in 2017, is to be ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy could end up in ‘Japanese style’ stagnation, economist says
Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan at Oxford Economics, says that could happen if the current conditions in the property market continue. ( read original story ...)
6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Hirara
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Hirara on Monday. This was confirmed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Earlier this month, prime minister Fumio Kishida staged a televised disaster ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Today: Japan Region Hit By 6.3 Magnitude Tremor, No Report Of Casualty Yet
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northeast of Taiwan region on Monday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The earthquake w ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya special-needs school didn’t provide bus service to all students, used lottery
A special-needs school here failed to provide a bus service for all of its students from at least 2011, instead drawing lots to pick who cou･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan records a trade deficit in August as exports to China, rest of Asia weaken
China’s weaker than expected recovery has been weighing on Japanese exports, although hopes are growing the downturn may be bottoming out, at least for some industries. Get U-T Business in your inbox ... ( read original story ...)
Paramount+ to Launch in Japan Via Deal with Local Streamers J:COM, Wowow
The deal will give Japanese subscribers to J:COM and Wowow access to Paramount+ content as a free-of-charge add-on. ( read original story ...)
Japan cosmetics giant Kose apologizes for proposing Johnny’s stars change agencies
Japanese cosmetics firm Kose Corp. on Sept. 19 retracted and apologized for suggesting talent under contract with scandal-plagued Johnny & As･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may intervene on yen again, BOJ should ditch easy policy – ex-financial diplomat
Japan could intervene again to support the yen if it declines further, former top currency diplomat Takehiko Nakao told Reuters on Wednesday, and said the time is right for the Bank of Japan to ditch or modify its ultra-easy policy settings. ( read original story ...)
China’s property crisis weighs on developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook – ADB
Economic growth in developing Asia this year will be slightly lower than previously expected as the weakness in China's property sector and El Niño-related risks cloud regional prospects, the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Urawa pays price for hooliganism after years of looking the other way
The J. League club has been banned from playing in Japan's top club tournament after more than a hundred supporters took part in an August pitch invasion. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Incheon upsets Yokohama F. Marinos in ACL group opener
Brazilian winger Hernandes scored twice in a four-minute span to secure Asian Champions League debutant Incheon United a 4-2 upset against J. League heavyweights Yokohama F. Marinos in their opening ... ( read original story ...)