The Tokyo High Court on March 11 reversed a lower court ruling to order the Japanese government pay damages of 15 million yen (about $130,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 11 years since quake, tsunami, nuclear disaster
Japan on Friday paid tribute to the victims and renewed searches for those still missing from a massive earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago that also triggered a nuclear disaster in Fukushima where ... ( read original story ...)
As Fukushima memory fades, Japan’s nuclear power proponents hope for reset
For the first time since a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011 and killed nearly 16,000 people, Japan held no state memorial for the disaster anniversary ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo operator, Japan Tobacco to suspend some Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co and Japan Tobacco Inc on Thursday said they would suspend some operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated they would stay in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo makes U-turn to exit Russia as Britain hits oligarchs
Japanese brands Uniqlo and Japan Tobacco made U-turns and said they were stopping business in Russia, joining the corporate crowd shunning Moscow on Thursday, and Britain escalated sanctions against ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 8,464 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 8,464 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 8,464 new COVID infections on March 11
Japan's capital reported 8,464 more coronavirus cases on March 11, after seeing 10,080 new cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gover ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Tokyo Festival Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Crisis (Live Updates)
FESTIVAL The Tokyo International Film Festival, which in 2019 screened Ukrainian films “Atlantis” and “The Painted Bird,” has called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine Envoy to Japan Says Putin May Be Willing to Use Nuclear Weapons
The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine in the face of its ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota scales back Japan production over chips, parts crunch
Japan’s top automaker Toyota will scale back domestic production over the next three months because of a supply crunch in chips and other parts that have slammed the global auto industry. ( read original story ...)
Giant Gundams occupy Yokohama as part of Gundam Port Yokohama art project【Photos】
The bayside city of Yokohama, about 25 minutes south from downtown Tokyo, is currently home to the world’s only moving full-scale Gundam statue. But you know what’s even better than having a Gundam in ... ( read original story ...)
Three Choice Spots for Cherry Blossom Viewing Unique to Minato City, Tokyo, and Event Information
Minato City, Tokyo, is known for its numerous tourist attractions such as Tokyo Tower and Roppongi. It has many noted cherry blossom sites unique to the metropolitan area where visitors can fully ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar hits 5-year high in upper 116 yen level; Tokyo stocks plunge
The U.S. dollar climbed into the upper 116 yen range Friday to hit its highest level in over five years after U.S. Treasury yields rose overnight on data suggesting an acceleration in inflation, while ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Seoul to boost US ties vs Pyongyang
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol say they have agreed to ramp up three-way ties with the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM, S. Korea’s president-elect agree to improve ties
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries' ties, signaling a thaw in their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's ... ( read original story ...)