The Covid-19 quasi-emergency measures could be extended for another two weeks in 10 prefectures including Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on growing int’l sanctions on Russia
Tokyo stocks were lower Monday morning on worries that the global economy will be adversely impacted by the expanding international s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cabinet secretary says Tokyo working with allies on anti-Russian SWIFT measures
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday that Japan was asked to join in measures blocking Russia from SWIFT by Western nations and was working with them to make the measures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 growth forecast slashed on Omicron hit to consumption: Reuters poll
Japan's economic growth will likely grind to a near halt this quarter as coronavirus curbs and supply disruptions threaten to derail the country's economic recovery, a Reuters poll of economists ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on expanding int’l sanctions against Russia
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as an expanding list of international sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine rai ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-war protest takes place in Tokyo
People including Ukrainians and Russians living in Japan gathered in front of central Tokyo's Shibuya station on Sunday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Organizers say about 1,000 people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to extend COVID quasi-emergency in Tokyo and nine other prefectures
The government is considering an extension of the emergency measures for Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Osaka small businesses with big design ideas
A design fair showcasing products from the Kansai region introduces 20 brands by local makers that range from food factories to manufacturers and traditional craftspeople. ( read original story ...)
Oil rallies, Tokyo stocks dip as investors weigh Russia sanctions
Oil prices rallied and Japanese stocks declined on Monday morning as investors weighed the impact of fresh sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan factory output falls on car production cuts
Japan's factory output shrank for the second straight month in January as the auto sector grappled with production suspensions due to the coronavirus pandemic and global supply shortages, raising the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Output Falls as Supply Snags Add to Contraction Fears
Japan’s factory output fell for a second straight month in January as supply shortages continued to hurt manufacturers, adding to concern that the economy could shrink this quarter as omicron ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output falls as supply snags add to risk economy will shrink
Japan's factory output fell for a second straight month in January as supply shortages continued to hurt manufacturers, adding to concern that the economy could shrink this quarter as Omicron ... ( read original story ...)
Survey shows not many people into idea of Sapporo hosting 2030 Winter Olympics
The Olympics have become a pretty controversial topic lately, especially considering the highly divided opinions of Japanese people on the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The whole situation brought to ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Yokohama weather office atop hill shows off art deco design
Near to Yokohama's popular tourist spot Harbor View Park, from which visitors can take in views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the city's ... ( read original story ...)
After decades of planning, art museum finally opens in Osaka
OSAKA—Around 40 years in the making, the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka opened in the city’s Kita Ward on Feb. 2, boasting one of Japan’s largest collections. ( read original story ...)
Australian man arrested over Osaka supermarket robbery
Police in Osaka have arrested a 26-year-old Australian man on suspicion of robbing a supermarket of 740,000 yen in Osaka earlier this month. According to police, the robbery occurred at around 10:40 p ... ( read original story ...)