JapanBiZZ

As foreign population reaches record levels, the western prefecture of Mie has compiled a guide for those who need it ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s economy shrank over the summer, pointing to the fragility of the country’s recovery in the face of uncertainties including currency weakness, prolonged inflation and a cloudy outlook overseas. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in three quarters in the July-September period on sluggish spending by domestic consumers and companies. ( read original story ...)

Space: the final frontier… of ramen. On 10 November, a brave crew of ramen ingredients and their companions blasted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marked the ... ( read original story ...)

Jetstar has announced it will launch new direct flights between Sydney and Japan (Osaka) from April next year, offering over 100,000 low-cost seats each year between the destinations. ( read original story ...)

A prestigious Japanese all-female theatre company has admitted it feels responsible for the death of a young actress whose suspected suicide was reportedly caused by overwork. Executives from ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s economy likely shrank over the summer as the impact of trade weighed on the nation’s sputtering recovery, a result that would support continued caution at the central bank and the government’s ... ( read original story ...)

A trend of blessing dogs and cats during a traditional coming-of-age festival for children is catching on amongst pet owners in Japan as the nation faces a plummeting birth rate. ( read original story ...)

The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024. ( read original story ...)