Japan's industrial output up 0.1% in October

Japan's industrial output in October rose a seasonally adjusted ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)

Massive Sinkhole in Fukuoka City, Japan, Still Sinking

It took 6,200 cubic meters of the special soil to fill it in. Officials told the Japan News that the size of the latest sinkhole was within expectations, and Fukuoka mayor Soichiro Takashima apologized on Facebook for not warning residents the ground could ... ( read original story ...)

Excavator Market in Japan 2017-2021

Technavio’s report, Excavator Market in Japan 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in ... Secondary research includes Technavio Platform, industry publications, company reports, news articles, analyst reports, trade associations and the data ... ( read original story ...)

Frozen Fish Gimmick of Japan Skating Rink Angers Public

Japanese theme park Space World received public criticism after freezing 5,000 marine creatures into the ice rink, forcing it to hold off all its operations last Sunday. The amusement park located on the southwestern island of Kyushu which opened early ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Tokyo wants to lend more in Australia

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's largest and most outward-looking bank, considers Australia a key growth market and wants to lend more, grow its customer numbers and provide new warehousing facilities for local mortgage lenders. Randy ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Tobacco shakes up management to spur global growth

LONDON (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco , the world's third-largest tobacco company, announced management changes on Tuesday designed to accelerate the growth of its international business, which is under pressure to join industry consolidation. ( read original story ...)

Osaka called to further cooperation with Vietnam

Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee Pham Minh Chinh has suggested authorities of Japan’s Osaka prefecture further expand cooperation with localities, and key economic zones of Vietnam in the coming time. Secretary of the Party ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei tracks Wall Street down; stronger yen dents sentiment

TOKYO, Nov 29 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped on Tuesday morning in sympathy with Wall Street, while a stronger yen hurt sentiment and insurers took a breather from recent gains. By midmorning, the Nikkei slipped 0.3 percent to 18,308.50. "The weak ... ( read original story ...)

Rowing, canoe sprint, swimming to remain at Tokyo venues

TOKYO -- Olympic organizers agreed Tuesday to keep the rowing, canoe sprint and swimming venues at their planned sites in Tokyo for the 2020 Games, while postponing a decision until Christmas on a possible switch for volleyball. Representatives of the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's massive sinkhole sinking again

The speedily repaired Japanese sinkhole is sinking again. Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima posted a statement on Facebook on Nov. 26 that the ground had fallen seven centimetres. Police closed part of the road for a short time Saturday but it was reopened ... ( read original story ...)