The figure in the capital marked a decrease of 399 from a week earlier, but the seven-day average of new cases rose. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
U.S. and Japanese warships, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, are conducting their joint naval exercise in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula for the first time in five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lowers gasoline subsidy to 20.3 yen/litre
Japan cut its gasoline subsidy for oil distributors to 20.3 yen ($0.16) a litre for the seven days from April 14, down from 20.7 yen a week earlier, the industry ministry said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Oil prices ease on weaker economic data from China, Japan
Oil prices eased on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after China and Japan reported weak economic data, fuelling concerns about growth and oil demand in the world's top consumers. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.93%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Power, Shipbuilding and Banking sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.93%. The best performers ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei sees biggest gain in over 3 weeks after US inflation data
The Nikkei share average ended 1.93% higher at 26,843.49 - the biggest jump since March 22 - and marked a sharp rebound from its near four-week low hit on Tuesday. The broader Topix rose 1.42% to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese start-up to use Geely E51 EV for commercial fleet
DOM Inc. is just one of several Japanese companies that will be using China-made EVs for their respective commercial fleets. ( read original story ...)
Worker accused of making Osaka Pref. care home resident hit self with hammer
A worker at a group home for people with disabilities in Osaka Prefecture prompted a female resident to hit herself in the hand with a hammer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 8,253 New Coronavirus Cases
News; Tokyo Reports 8,253 New Coronavirus Cases; Tokyo Reports 8,253 New Coronavirus Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Apr 13, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Ukrainian cargo plane touches down at US air base in western Tokyo
The world’s largest production transport airplane dwarfed the Super Hercules cargo planes and Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Yokota Air Base in Japan. ( read original story ...)
8,253 new COVID cases registered in Tokyo on April 13
Japan's capital recorded 8,253 coronavirus infections on April 13 after seeing 6,922 positive cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Go ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher on buybacks, eased U.S. inflation concerns
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as investors sought out issues that had lost ground in the previous day's rout when the Nikkei dropped to a near-one month low, with sentiment underpinned by U.S. ( read original story ...)
Cafe in Tokyo, Japan helps writers achieve deadlines with work progress check, verbal pressure
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 ― If you are facing writer's block, a cafe in Tokyo, Japan can help you get the creative juices flowing. The Manuscript Writing Cafe, which opened in Koenji last ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Tokyo area could face power shortage next winter
The Japanese government is warning of possible power shortages next winter in and around Tokyo. Officials say current supply would not be enough to deal with the kind of cold that comes about once a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Higher With Eyes On Inflation
In Tokyo, convenience store chain operator Lawson jumped 7.53 percent to 4,715 yen after a report said it seeks to list its supermarket business Seijo Ishii on the Tokyo Prime market by 2023. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchanges CoinSwitch Kuber, WazirX disable rupee deposits via UPI
Crypto exchanges CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX have disabled rupee deposits for the purchase of cryptocurrency using widely-used UPI, spurring their users to voice concern on social media platforms. ( read original story ...)