Flood exposes Japan’s fragile infrastructure

TOKYO -- The most damaging rainfall in three decades has killed more than 120 people and brought businesses and transport to a halt in western Japan, laying bare just how weak the nation's infrastruct... ( read original story ...)

Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 2.2%

TOKYO (Alliance News) - Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.2% on year in June, the Bank of ... TOKYO (Alliance News) - Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.2% on year in June, the Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)