Heavy snow has piled up in parts of the region, triggering injuries and deaths and prompting officials to mobilize resources as more cold and snow loom. ( read original story ...)
Roofs Buckle As Heavy Snow Claims 30 Lives In Japan
Weeks of snow and bitter cold have turned deadly across Japan. Mountains of snow have buried entire buildings, and now officials have called in soldiers to battle the pileups and free people trapped ... ( read original story ...)
QatarEnergy secures long-term LNG supply deal with Japan’s Jera as demand surges
By Yousef Saba Feb 3 (Reuters) - QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest LNG suppliers, signed a deal on Tuesday with Japan's top power generator Jera to supply 3 million tons of LNG annually for 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka skips next scheduled event after sudden Australian Open withdrawal
After pulling out of her Australian Open third-round match, Osaka is also out of Doha. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan PM’s idle yen comments send finance bureaucrats scrambling
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Just as Japan was finally gaining ground in its long, hard fight to stop sharp currency falls, a fresh challenge has emerged from its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan retrieves rare earth mud from deep seabed in test mission
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during ... ( read original story ...)
In Osaka, LDP faces off against JIP despite being coalition partners
Roughly 66,000 people who voted for Komeito, the LDP’s former coalition partner, in the last Lower House election are seen as kingmakers in the Osaka No. 5 district. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi must face bond investors before winning over voters
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a crucial markets test in the final run-up to a snap election this weekend where she is hoping a decisive ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Heads to King of the Hammers with Geolandar-Equipped Lineup
Yokohama Tire returns to King of the Hammers as EMC title sponsor, with a full driver lineup competing on Geolandar tires. ( read original story ...)
Port of Tokyo: Japan’s Leading Turnaround Port, Welcoming Cruise Ships at Two Terminals
Located in Japan's capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. ( read original story ...)
Japan sets up ’24/7′ task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pursues rare earths to reduce China dependence
Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train | Hotel Universal Port Vita | Japan vlog
Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TDK says affected by China rare earth curbs, making diversification push
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan components manufacturer TDK said on Monday that it is being affected by Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and is taking steps to diversify its procurement ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo mistakenly issues general election ballots to twin brother at early voting station
SAPPORO -- An official of this northern Japan city mistakenly issued ballot papers to a man in his 30s at an early voting station for the House of Rep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)