Japanese utilities say e-methane is chemically almost identical to natural gas but is effectively carbon-neutral. ( read original story ...)
Japan April economy report cites US tariff ‘uncertainty’
Japan has altered the wording in its monthly economic report for the first time in eight months, using the term "uncertainty" in reference to US trade policies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Zeon aims to decide on US investment by summer, sees rising risk amid Trump tariffs
Japanese chemical company Zeon aims to decide by the summer whether to move forward with plans it put on hold to expand production in the United States, its CEO said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s famous market closed in 2018. Except it’s still going strong
When the Tsukiji fish market closed, the outer market was expected to die – yet here we are today, shoulder to shoulder, queuing for grilled wagyu. ( read original story ...)
Inside the bizarre business of ‘renting’ a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: ‘No way this is real’
On a recent trip to Japan, one of Australia’s top travel content creators Jorden Tually decided to see for himself. “I thought, there’s no way this is real,” Tually told news.com.au. “It’s an internet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in US currency talks
Japan will emphasize 'fairness' in any discussions with the US on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade talks grab global attention in President Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
‘Everything just works’: Why an Indian neuroscience student chose Tokyo to build his startup using Japan’s Startup Visa
A now-former doctoral student at the University of Tokyo, the Indian researcher moved to Japan in 2023 to pursue his PhD in neuroscience ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Looks to Car Safety Rules For Deal with Trump: Nikkei
Japan is looking into reviewing its car safety standards as the country seeks to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, Japanese business daily Nikkei reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for high-stakes trade talks with Washington
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says Tokyo will not make major concessions to the U.S. as trade deal talks begin in Washington, D.C. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has ‘many cards’ to play in U.S. tariff negotiations, says Japanese economic advisor
He pointed out that Japan has been the biggest foreign investor in the U.S. and the largest holder of U.S. Treasury bonds. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
30 Malaysian Firms Set For 150 Business Matching Sessions At Expo 2025 Osaka – MITI
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 30 Malaysian companies are scheduled to engage with five international counterparts in more than 150 business matching sessions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Wes Moore’s sales pitch in Tokyo is turning a few heads
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore met with a few dozen Japanese business leaders during multiple events Monday, the third day of a weeklong international trade mission. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. to Participate in D. Boral Capital Inaugural Global Conference in New York City
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, ... ( read original story ...)
We got a picture of one of the first Waymos to touch down in Japan as the robotaxi prepares to map out Tokyo
Alphabet's Waymo said it sent 25 Jaguar I-PACE robotaxis to begin mapping out the streets of Tokyo through a partnership with Nihon Kotsu and GO. ( read original story ...)