Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveils his post-election cabinet Wednesday, with a new foreign minister but other posts unchanged as the government begins work on a new pandemic stimulus package ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo star Chelsie Giles returns with Grand Slam silver
Olympic bronze medallist Chelsie Giles marked her return to the tatami with Grand Slam silver as Lucy Renshall struck gold in Baku. Giles's first competition since Tokyo 2020 saw her collect a sixth ... ( read original story ...)
Family of woman who died in detention files complaint against Japan officials
The family of a dead Sri Lankan woman have filed a criminal complaint against Japan immigration authorities, accusing them of failing to provide her with adequate medical care, say reports. Wishma ... ( read original story ...)
Family of dead detainee files complaint in Japan
The family of a dead Sri Lankan woman have filed a criminal complaint against Japan immigration authorities, accusing them of failing to provide her with adequate medical care, say reports. Wishma ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida set to be reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote
Fumio Kishida is set to be reelected as Japan’s prime minister Wednesday after clearing the first major test of his leadership in recent elections. Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s controversial cross-shareholdings get second wind after court battle
A simmering Tokyo legal battle could embolden Japan Inc to hang on to cross-shareholdings as a defence against hostile takeovers, a setback for corporate governance reforms championed under former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to outline policy plans after strong election win
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will outline his plans on Wednesday to revive the country's economy hit by the pandemic following a convincing election win last month, in which his ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Nagoya’s top-3 hopes dented by draw at struggling Sendai
Nagoya Grampus' top-three aspirations suffered a blow in the J-League first division on Sunday as the new Levain Cup winners were he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood falls to 7-month low in November – Reuters Tankan
Japanese manufacturers' business confidence fell to a seven-month low in November due to ongoing supply shortages, while sentiment in the services sector hit a three-month high on easing coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC and Sony officially create partnership to build $7 billion fab in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Sony announced on Tuesday that they officially entered into a joint venture to build a new $7 billion fab in Japan, with the goal of ... ( read original story ...)
Why China’s Real Estate Slowdown Isn’t Like Japan’s
As China struggles with its most severe real-estate slowdown in years, some have been asking whether the end of Japan’s real-estate bubble in the early 1990s offers a guide. But such comparisons are ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair confirms Asia expansion for summer 2022
Finnair will open new long-haul routes to Busan in South Korea, Tokyo Haneda, Dallas in the US, and will also have Sapporo as a summer destination for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Finnair strengthens network
Finnair strengthens network with new long-haul routes to Busan in South Korea, Tokyo Haneda and Dallas in the US. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports coronavirus week-on-week increase
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 30 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday. The figure has been below 50 for 24 straight days. But the daily tally is up 12 from a week before ... ( read original story ...)
Sony and TSMC attempt to address chip shortages with a factory in Japan
Sony and TSMC are building a factory in Japan to address chip shortages, although it won't be ready until 2024. ( read original story ...)
Finnair boosts Japan and South Korea network
Finnair will launch new routes to Japan and South Korea as it reopens its Asian network next summer. A new route to Busan, South Korea’s second city, will start, plus another to Tokyo Haneda together ... ( read original story ...)