Japan's economy shrank in the July-September period for the first time in four quarters, provisional government data showed Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q3 annualised GDP falls worse-than-expected 2.1%
Japan's economy shrank 2.1% in July-September from the previous quarter on an annualised basis, government data showed on Wednesday, worse than market estimates and falling for the first time in three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts as demand wanes
September, snapping three straight quarters of expansion, squeezed by weakening demand and complicating policymakers' efforts to revive faltering growth. ( read original story ...)
‘Pachi pachi’ or ‘kachi kachi’? Japan launches foreigners’ guide to tricky world of onomatopoeia
As foreign population reaches record levels, the western prefecture of Mie has compiled a guide for those who need it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Slips Into Reverse Amid Weak Yen, Inflation
Japan’s economy shrank over the summer, pointing to the fragility of the country’s recovery in the face of uncertainties including currency weakness, prolonged inflation and a cloudy outlook overseas. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks for First Time in Three Quarters
Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in three quarters in the July-September period on sluggish spending by domestic consumers and companies. ( read original story ...)
Osaka restaurateur sends ramen ingredients into space for six months to test effects of cosmic rays
Space: the final frontier… of ramen. On 10 November, a brave crew of ramen ingredients and their companions blasted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marked the ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar to fly Sydney to Osaka route for first time in 15 years from April 2024
Jetstar has announced it will launch new direct flights between Sydney and Japan (Osaka) from April next year, offering over 100,000 low-cost seats each year between the destinations. ( read original story ...)
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry ‘overworked’ actress took her life
A prestigious Japanese all-female theatre company has admitted it feels responsible for the death of a young actress whose suspected suicide was reportedly caused by overwork. Executives from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Likely Shrank in Summer as Recovery Sputters
Japan’s economy likely shrank over the summer as the impact of trade weighed on the nation’s sputtering recovery, a result that would support continued caution at the central bank and the government’s ... ( read original story ...)
Dogs receive blessings in place of children in Japan
A trend of blessing dogs and cats during a traditional coming-of-age festival for children is catching on amongst pet owners in Japan as the nation faces a plummeting birth rate. ( read original story ...)
NASA and Japan to launch world’s 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024. Why?
The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024. ( read original story ...)
Like A Dragon Gaiden: Osaka’s Famous Clown Request Guide
The Man Who Erased His Name unlocks the Akame Network, a series of requests from the local citizens looking for help from Kiryu to help solve their problems. Related: Like A Dragon Gaiden: All Gold ... ( read original story ...)
No loss in translation: Telehealth for Ukraine and night school in Japan
Volunteers in the U.S. and Europe are caring for Ukrainians by phone. In Japan, night schools educate many foreigners and Japanese. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is the third most powerful city globally, but has weakness in nightlife contents and high-class hotels
The Mori Memorial Foundation Institute for Urban Strategy announced the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2023. The most powerful city is London, followed by New York, Tokyo, Paris and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Mexico, Estonia withdraw from 2025 World Expo in Japan’s Osaka
TOKYO, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Mexico and Estonia have withdrawn from the 2025 World Exposition to be held in the western Japanese city of Osaka, Japan's minister overseeing the event said Tuesday, citing ... ( read original story ...)