Among the number arrested is a 21-year-old who is alleged to have drunk from a communal soy sauce bottle at a kaitenzushi restaurant run by Kura Sushi in the central city of Nagoya early last month. ( read original story ...)
3 pranksters arrested by Aichi police over ‘sushi terror’ incident
NAGOYA--Police have arrested three people for what the news media have dubbed as “sushi terrorism,” where pranksters film themselves committing unhygienic acts at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union reaches early deal for higher pay
Workers from Japan's largest union have struck early agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers as cost of living pressures grow and businesses scramble to secure staff amid a labour crunch, unionists said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s ispace to list shares in Tokyo ahead of planned moon landing
Japan's ispace Inc., aiming to be the first commercial company to land a probe on the moon, announced on Wednesday an initial public offering of its shares. The start-up is authorized to list 200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house approves Ueda as next BOJ chief
Japan's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved the government's appointment of Kazuo Ueda as next central bank governor. The upper house will vote on the nomination on Friday. Approval by the ... ( read original story ...)
Dead suspect in Tokyo blade attack on sociologist reported to prosecutors; motive unknown
A suspect who died following the November 2022 slashing of sociologist Shinji Miyadai on a university campus in the suburban Tokyo city of Ha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s narrowly avoids recession in fragile recovery
The data suggested people went out less than expected during Japan’s latest Covid-19 wave and reined in spending as prices rose. Such weakness supports the central bank’s view that Japan still needs ...
Nissan to overhaul electric powertrains for EVs, hybrids in search of cost cuts
Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday said it will overhaul its approach to powertrains for all-electric and hybrid petrol-electric vehicles as it aims to bring hybrid prices in line with those of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning in cautious trade after 4 days of gains
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning as buying interest continued in inbound tourism-related issues, but caution grew over chasi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy barely grew in Q4, weak consumption raises policy challenge
Japan's economy narrowly averted a recession at the end of last year, barely growing in the fourth quarter on frail consumption, revised data showed on Thursday, underscoring the challenge for ... ( read original story ...)
Chicken nuggets, tofu and bidets: Japan’s inflation story in 3 everyday items
The one-coin meals have long been a symbol of Japan’s struggle with deflation, but ¥500 is no longer enough to buy a Tomica toy car or a tempura bowl in Tokyo. Prices of some c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use
Japanese automaker Nissan is revving up its electrification shift and slashing costs by using the same components across models and reducing use of expensive rare materials. Nissan Motor Co. presented ... ( read original story ...)
Most ‘expensive home in the world’ is in the UK – beating New York, Hong Kong and Japan
THE ‘world’s most expensive home’ is found in the UK after it beat off competition from properties in New York and Japan. The exclusive resort of Sandbanks has become the most ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-friendly lender Silvergate collapses
Crypto-focused lender Silvergate said it is winding down operations and will liquidate the bank after being financially pummeled by turmoil in digital assets.
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda set for final policy meeting
The Bank of Japan will open a two-day policy meeting on Thursday to discuss the impact of its massive monetary-easing policy on financial markets and the economy.
Japan M2 Money Stock Rises 2.6% On Year In February
The M2 money stock in Japan was up 2.6 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday - coming in at 1,209.1 ...