Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they may not be a fit for everyone. ( read original story ...)
Japan competition authorities raid Amazon Japan, source says
Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly laws, a government source said.
Fortress eyes Seven & i’s supermarket operations, TV Tokyo says
Fortress Investment Group is considering buying an intermediate holding company that has the Ito-Yokado supermarket chain under its wing from Seven & i Holdings , TV Tokyo said on its website on ...
Aging Japan Faces Dating Hurdle As Births and Marriages Plummet
A quarter of Japanese people under 40 who have tied the knot found their spouse through a dating app, a recent survey found. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s steady service inflation keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place. ( read original story ...)
Citing Noto quake, experts urge Japan to bolster disaster shelters
Key recommendations from a government task force include the provision of cardboard beds and adequate cooking and toilet facilities. ( read original story ...)
Keidanren: Trump tariff plan could impact Japanese firms
The chairman of Keidanren or the Japan Business Federation told reporters that Trump's tariff plan could have an enormous impact on Japanese companies which have production bases in Mexico and Canada. ( read original story ...)
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan PM Ishiba Urges Biden to Approve Nippon-US Steel Deal, Sources Say
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, to avoid marring recent efforts to strengthen ties between the countries, according to two sources familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps economic recovery view, flags US policy risks
Risks such as higher interest rates abroad and a stagnant Chinese real estate market were also identified as potential threats to Japan's economy. The Cabinet Office said the Japanese economy was recovering moderately although it remains pausing in parts ... ( read original story ...)
Blood, Honour, and Banking: Japanese Bank’s feudal pledge against fraud
In a policy blending feudal honour with modern banking, Japan’s Shikoku Bank requires employees to sign a blood oath, pledging suicide for financial misconduct—a move sparking both awe and controversy ...
Explosion leaves 3 injured in Japan’s Sapporo
An explosion occurred in a building in a bustling district in Japan Sapporo on Tuesday leaving three injured local media reported The explosion occ ... ( read original story ...)
Girl who jumped off building roof, killing herself and pedestrian below, to be prosecuted
Police in Yokohama have referred to prosecutors the case of a 17-year-old female high school student who jumped from a building and killed herself and a pedestrian walking below. The charge is gross ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Pohang Steelers will visit Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium on Matchday five of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. ( read original story ...)
The engine of Japan’s flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation steady, keeps alive rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place. ( read original story ...)