Airlines Japan flight made an emergency landing in Osaka after a suspected cabin pressure failure triggered a rapid descent and panic onboard. ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Tokyo law firm knife attack says he held work-related grudge
A man who was stabbed in a high-rise commercial facility in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district has been pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital. Police have arrested a 50-year-old suspect. ( read original story ...)
Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid on his headset and dialed the human resources department at his client’s employer, a nursing care company. The client wanted to quit her job, and Shimizu was doing it for her. ( read original story ...)
Chinese passengers describe Japan Airlines flight’s violent plunge before emergency landing
The budget Spring Airlines Japan flight from Shanghai to Tokyo diverted to Kansai where it landed safely on Monday night ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s BluEarth 718L for sale in four sizes
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp.'s new fuel-efficient BluEarth 718L premium drive tire is on sale in four major sizes. ( read original story ...)
Japan risks missing out on a trade deal with U.S
Japan’s friendly, steady approach to trade talks is under pressure as President Donald Trump pushes for an agreement before new U.S. tariffs kick in on July 9.
ETF experts weigh in on the role of crypto in the ETF space
Tom Lee, Fundstrat Capital’s CIO & Portfolio Manager and Dave Nadig, Independent ETF Expert, join CNBC’s Dominic Chu to discuss crypto, where it fits in when it comes to ETFs, and how it may be stuck ...
Bank of Japan’s Key Rate Is Below Neutral, Says Gov. Kazuo Ueda
The central bank’s key interest rate is below the level at which it neither stimulates nor restricts growth, while underlying inflation is set to rise slowly, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said.
Japan updates plan to cut estimated Nankai quake deaths by 80%
The Japanese government said Tuesday it has updated its disaster risk plan in the hope of reducing the estimated death toll from a po ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese disaster claim impacting tourism as deadline approaches
Now, another premonition of a major disaster from manga artist Ryo Tatsuki is about to hit its alleged due date, spooking tourists in Asia and even causing some cancelled flights. Social media is ... ( read original story ...)
Professors explain worrying truth behind ‘Japanese Baba Vanga’s’ prediction that has caused tourist cancellations
Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's prediction of a catastrophic disaster caused tourists to cancel their flights to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet: Japan’s Bitcoin Miracle Is Only Getting Started
Metaplanet transformed from a struggling hotel operator into Asia’s top Bitcoin Treasury Company, amassing 13,350 BTC and soaring nearly 10,000% in ...
Amazon to open geothermal-powered fulfilment centre in Japan
Discover Amazon's green energy leap in Japan with a facility combining geothermal and solar power to cut emissions and boost efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt. endorses basic plan on measures for Nankai Trough megaquake
Japan's government has officially endorsed the basic plan on measures for an anticipated massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake with intensity of lower 5 observed in southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 was observed at around 6:33 p.m. on Monday in Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. There is no ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 10-year-old boy tells stories of atomic bomb survivors
A 10-year-old boy from Tokyo is among the people who are telling the stories of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. ( read original story ...)