The yen rose on Friday after Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter weakness in the currency, including coordinated intervention with the U.S. T ... ( read original story ...)
Yellow sand fills air over Osaka in rare winter arrival from Gobi
The dreaded springtime clouds of yellow sand carried by westerly winds were observed in Osaka on Jan. 16, a rare occurrence for the winter season, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge, Mainichi says
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a pledge to suspend the sales tax on food as part of her campaign for a general election next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor admits badmouthing subordinates as ‘human scum,’ other names
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admitted Friday to calling his subordinates and a city assembly member names such as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in US for $7.5 billion
In a filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mitsubishi said that the investment will strengthen the earnings base of the company's natural gas and LNG businesses. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Salem plant may close, layoffs possible
The Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia LLC in Salem announced potential layoffs for 307 union workers, with talks of closing the plant. United Steel Workers (USW) Local 1023 shared a company letter ... ( read original story ...)
Prudential Financial’s Japan life unit CEO to resign after widespread staff misconduct
The CEO of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance unit will resign following revelations of misconduct by about 100 of its employees totalling roughly 3.1 billion yen ($19.60 million), including embezzlement of funds, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to layoff employees at Salem manufacturing plant
The reduced output will begin in March. Yokohama says this was in response to the expiration of certain product lifecycles and reduced demand for other products manufactured in Salem. ( read original story ...)
Over 30,000 Fans Descend on Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship
Over 30K fans pack Sapporo for ALGS Year 5 Championship, $2M prize, 40 teams clash in explosive Apex showdown. ( read original story ...)
The Nagoya Protocol: Regulating Research in the Wake of Biopiracy
What if I told you that there was a plant that could be used to treat diabetes, liver problems, ulcers, leukemia, and malaria? Understandably, you would want that plant to be studied and turned into ... ( read original story ...)
Continental Micronesia plans Honolulu-Nagoya service
HOUSTON -- Continental subsidiary Continental Micronesia plans to begin daily nonstop service Dec. 20 between Honolulu and Nagoya, Japan, pending government approval. Mark Erwin, president of ... ( read original story ...)
Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, affecting 673,000 passengers
A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines servicing some of the world's busiest stations were halted. ( read original story ...)
Record-Breaking Alpina Z8 Headlines BH Auction’s In Tokyo
Alpina Z8: Tokyo’s collector car market opened 2026 with emphatic momentum as more than ¥507.5 million ($3.19 million) worth of high-performance and investment-grade automobiles changed hands at the ... ( read original story ...)
Major train lines in Tokyo suspended after power outage
The East Japan Railway Company says all services on two major lines in Tokyo are suspended due to a power outage. The Yamanote Line and the Keihin-Tohoku Line, two of the city's busiest routes, have ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands affected after power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines
TOKYO: A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for thousands on Friday (Jan 16) as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister issues fresh verbal warning as yen falters
A joint statement between the U.S. and Japan says that “decisive action—meaning intervention—can be taken against sharp currency moves that do not reflect fundamentals,” Satsuki Katayama said. ( read original story ...)