Japanese gas company Osaka Gas will collaborate with Singapore energy companies City Energy and City-OG Gas Energy Services to explore feasibility of a methanation project in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
After Japan quake, factories restart, Toyota halts
STORY: Japan is clearing up after the earthquake that hit the country’s northeast region earlier in the week. But the quake put some factories out of action, and raised new fears about disruption to ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE U.S. fund says Japan’s Shimizu should halt bid, says unfair to minority shareholders
A U.S.-based fund has called for Japan's Shimizu Corp to halt a $190 million bid to take control of road builder Nippon Road Co Ltd , saying the deal would be unfair to minority shareholders and go ... ( read original story ...)
A Cheeseburger Costs 17 Cents More in Japan, but the BOJ Says the Prices Still Aren’t Right
The central bank sticks to its ultra-easy monetary policy after prices in February rose 0.9%. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Singapore to Undertake Joint Methanation Study in Singapore
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Osaka Gas Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OGS), has entered into an agreement with energy-related companies in Singapore including ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 7,825 new COVID cases on March 18
The Japanese capital reported 7,825 more coronavirus cases on March 18, after registering 8,461 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metrop ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo set to receive Ukrainian refugees on March 18: Governor
Tokyo is set to welcome its first Ukrainian refugees, and will provide apartments for them as the city seeks to demonstrate its opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Governor Yuriko Koike said. ( read original story ...)
Some quake-hit Japan plants restart but Toyota to suspend 18 assembly lines
Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at some plants in the country's quake-hit northeast, but Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to idle 18 assembly lines for a few days next week due to a ... ( read original story ...)
Even Japan’s sushi makers are feeling the bite of Russia’s war
The impacts of Japan’s economic sanctions on Russia have made their way to an unlikely destination: Japan’s popular conveyor belt sushi restaurants. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Lone yokozuna Terunofuji pulls out of Osaka meet with injuries
Yokozuna Terunofuji withdrew from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday due to injuries to his right heel and left knee, leaving ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Receive Ukrainian Refugees Friday, Governor Says
Tokyo is set to welcome its first Ukrainian refugees, and will provide apartments for them as the city seeks to demonstrate its opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Governor Yuriko Koike said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big firms likely turned less optimistic in Q1, BOJ tankan expected to show – Reuters Poll
Japan's big manufacturers' business mood likely turned less optimistic in the first quarter, as firms struggled with supply disruptions and surging energy prices after Russia launched its war in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes more sanctions on Russian officials, arms exporter
Japan said on Friday it will impose sanctions on 15 Russian individuals and nine organisations, including defence officials and the state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport. The sanctions, which ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena, San-En seek season-best third straight win
THIRDY Ravena and the rest of San-En NeoPhoenix aim to stretch their win streak to a season-best three games when they return home this busy B.League weekend. B.League schedule. S ... ( read original story ...)
Long time no sea: Tokyo Tokyo’s signature Tempura Bentos are making a comeback
Many of us miss traveling or crave to see Japan or other local beaches once again. Looking back at our travel pictures, we wish that we could once again experience eating the specialties of the ... ( read original story ...)
Travel to Tokyo via a live virtual tour with InsideJapan
We can’t head to Japan just yet. While we’re waiting, small-group tour experts InsideJapan have something special to whet our appetites ... ( read original story ...)