Rudenko said Moscow does not see signs of Tokyo moving away from its “anti-Russian course” and does not see any attempts to correct the situation. The diplomat recalled that negotiations between Russia and Japan were taking place on a peace treaty “designed to determine the main directions for the accelerated development of the entire complex ...
Tom’s previews turbocharged GR86 ahead of Tokyo
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Japan’s Royal Family Emerges for In-Person New Year’s Address After Pandemic Hiatus
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito delivered on Monday his first in-person New Year’s message to the public since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt
Late last month, the world got an unexpected reminder of how integral Japan is to the global economy, when the country’s central bank unexpectedly announced that it was adjusting its stance on bond ... ( read original story ...)
Slight delay for Yokohama Rubber’s Trelleborg Wheel Systems acquisition
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Health ministry confirms 9,628 new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 9,628 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday, down 12,435 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
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If I were to use the funds, I would like to take the initiative to build up sustainable green energy, zero-emission generation and supply system to supply, if not for the entire Yokohama port, then at ... ( read original story ...)
Survey finds bleak outlook for Japanese companies in 2023
Major Japanese companies have grown more pessimistic about the economy, given higher costs and a weaker yen, according to a survey by Kyodo News. The survey of 117 companies found just over half, or 56%, ( read original story ...)
Million yen per child to leave Tokyo – Japan’s offer to families
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The Federation of Korean Industries in Japan (FIAJ), which is said to be in dire financial straits, is secretly trying to sell the land of the Osaka Korean School, which is under its umbrella. What is ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan saw ongoing work style changes in 2022 as companies ramped up efforts to promote telework, leading industries to move out of Tokyo. Meanwhile, p ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘anti-Russian course’ makes treaty talks impossible – TASS
Russian course" makes peace treaty talks impossible, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said in comments published by the state TASS news agency on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan says scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier operations
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Juan Archuleta glad to leave Japan with win over hard-headed fellow animal Soo Chul Kim
Juan Archuleta helped make it 5-0 for Bellator over Rizin on New Year's Eve with his split decision win over Soo Chul Kim in Japan. ( read original story ...)