Another one of Los Angeles's big homeless encampments is about to be cleared. The decision to remove the camp in Little Tokyo has both strong support and strong opposition. The encampment in the ... ( read original story ...)
Business head questions reluctance of pulling out of Russian energy projects
The head of a Japanese business lobby is questioning the reluctance of Japan's government and private sector to withdraw from energy development projects in Russia's Far East. This comes after major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will work with G7 to keep Russia from tapping IMF loans-PM Kishida
Japan will work closely with G7 advanced economies to prevent Russia from tapping loans from the International Monetary Fund and other international lenders, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines ‘gearing up in anticipation of the Japanese market’: CEO
Hawaiian Airlines CEO discusses the opening up of tourism in Japan as well as the future prospects for the travel industry in general. ( read original story ...)
Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor Market: Business Growth & Investment Opportunities, Top Companies, Share, Segments and Forecast to 2028
The latest released study has evaluated the future growth potential of the Global and Japan Cardiac Holter Monitor market and provides information and ... ( read original story ...)
Web Forum EXPO 2025 Osaka – Designing Future Society for Our Lives
JETRO hold an web forum on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. The theme of Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big bet on latest hydrogen initiatives draws scepticism | Video
Japan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The country is making big bets on hydrogen power to get there, but its business community remains sceptical about the technology. Michiyo Ishida ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will not request extension of COVID-19 restrictions -Nikkei
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not request an extension of COVID-19 countermeasures scheduled to end on March 21, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. We apologize, but this video has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fashion magnate Maezawa buys ‘affectionate’ robot venture
Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa is buying robotics startup Groove X, which makes an "affectionate" companion robot, saying on Tuesday he was drawn by its ability to "make people feel happy". ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire
Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year bond yields hit 1-month high ahead of U.S. Fed meet
Japan's 10-year government bond yields touched a one-month high on Tuesday, tracking U.S. Treasury peers higher on increased optimism ahead of an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve. TOKYO, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors await China’s retail sales data; oil prices tumble
Oil prices sharply declined overnight, with international Brent crude futures currently sitting at $106.90 per barrel. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s SMFG says to terminate 35 Russian leases
The Dublin-based aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has notified Russian airlines it is terminating their leases, it said, in line with sanctions against Moscow over the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka must learn to deal with hecklers, says ex-world no.1 Andy Murray after she was brought to tears by a spectator
Osaka cried after a spectator in the stands shouted that she sucked during a defeat at the Indian Wells Masters. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to act in line with sanctions against Russia
The Japanese government will urge crypto exchanges not to process transactions involving cryptoassets subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, officials said on Monday. ( read original story ...)