A number of universities have announced that they will stop accepting applications. Among the most severe are women's colleges. Among the schools with low capacity utilization rates are such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA sees more LNG going to Asia as domestic demand shrinks
Japan's JERA, one of the world's biggest buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), expects to divert more of its LNG trade volume to other Asian countries in the long run, as demand weakens at home, an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shrinking Population Faces Point of No Return
Japan last year registered fewer than 800,000 births for the first time since records began over a century ago. ( read original story ...)
A gruesome episode tells a painful story about corporate Japan
This was a traumatising horror for a small child, but arguably a bigger jolt for Japan as a whole and for corporate Japan in particular. The incident not only highlights an old and debilitating strain of fear, but also the urgent need to swap it for new and possibly useful ones. ( read original story ...
Japan approves abortion pill for the first time
The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health ministry approved the drug used to terminate early-stage pregnancy.The approval of the pill to end pregnancies up to nine weeks follows a ministry panel endorsement, ( read original story ...)
I took Tokyo’s public water bus instead of a cruise. The $13 ticket was a cheaper, no-frills way to see the city.
Insider's author took a public water bus in Tokyo, Japan. It was cheaper than a cruise, more scenic than a train, and gave the best views of the city. ( read original story ...)
Watch Japan’s Ispace Attempt The First -Ever Commercial Moon Landing
Japanese company Ispace is currently attempting the first lunar landing by a private company. Here's how to watch history being made. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon – sources
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit South Korea in coming weeks and meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials said, reciprocating a Tokyo visit by the South Korean leader last month. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido police suspect man murdered wife at Sapporo home before suicide in forest
Hokkaido Prefectural Police suspect that a man murdered his wife at their residence in Sapporo City before taking his life ... ( read original story ...)
Nail-studded gas cylinders found on more than 50 cars in Yokohama
Gas canisters with nails stuck on them were found on more than 50 cars here on April 28.Local police received an emergency call at around ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol, sources say
Their aim will be to confirm the two neighbors' strengthening of cooperation over North Korea ahead of the Hiroshima G-7 summit, Kyodo said. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week
Most of the COVID-19 border controls in Japan are being lifted ahead of the country's Golden Week celebrations. A large influx of foreign tourists is expected. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon – Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea early next month and hold a meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol, around May 7-8, Kyodo reported, citing multiple unnamed Japanese and South Korean diplomatic sources. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kyushu Electric to raise $1.5 billion to fund green transition
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Co will issue 200 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in preferred shares to help fund its green transition at a time when high fuel prices are weighing on its profitability, the company said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Oldest person in Japan turns 116, celebrated by Osaka Pref. city
Japan's oldest living person was handed a letter of congratulations by the government of this west Japan city on April 25, her 116 ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FM vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: Tough Match Between Elites. Goals Expected From Both Sides
The J1 League starts again with Yokohama FM clashing with Nagoya in another enthralling league competition. The hosts who possess a determined victory rate, look to demonstrate new tactics and ... ( read original story ...)