A white-haired man stares at the photograph of a young boy sitting in a daze, covered with darkened blood and gray ash. ( read original story ...)
Rapidus picks northern Japan’s Chitose as semiconductor plant location
Japan's state-backed Rapidus said on Tuesday it would build its semiconductor plant in Chitose, a manufacturing hub on the nation's northern island of Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output posts biggest fall in 8 months on weak autos, chips sectors
Japan's factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as declining overseas demand took a heavy toll on key industries such as auto and semiconductor equipment. In contrast, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan authorities seek criminal charges against Dentsu, others over Olympics contracts
Japan's Fair Trade Commission said on Tuesday it filed criminal complaints against Dentsu and five other advertising firms as well as seven individuals over alleged bid-rigging on contracts for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to promote gas, LNG, hydrogen investments during G7 presidency – METI
Japan plans to emphasise the importance of investments in natural gas, liquefied natural gas as well as cleaner fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia during the country's presidency at the G7 summit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output suffer biggest fall in 8 months
Japan's factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as shrinking overseas demand amid a global economic slowdown took a heavy toll on business activity. ( read original story ...)
Japan air force member is latest to sue state over sexual harassment in military
A member of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force filed a lawsuit against the government Monday for allegedly failing to bring disciplinary action against a male colleague’s verbal sexual harassment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, New Zealand foreign ministers agree to speed up talks on intelligence sharing as China concerns grow
Japan and New Zealand foreign ministers agreed to speed up talks regarding intelligence sharing as concerns about China continue to grow. ( read original story ...)
Japan, NZ to speed up intel sharing pact amid China concerns
The foreign ministers of Japan and New Zealand agreed on Monday to speed up talks on an intelligence sharing pact as the two island nations vowed to strengthen security ties and cooperation in the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka high school boy arrested on murder suspicions says he planned to die with victim
A high school boy arrested and sent to prosecutors for allegedly strangling a 26-year-old man on a beach here has suggested to officers tha・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests Chinese coast guard’s sixth approach to disputed Senkaku islets this year
Incidents this week marked the fifth and sixth times this year that Chinese coast guard vessels intruded into Japan’s territorial waters, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry. ( read original story ...)
Japan to relax border controls for passengers from China from Wednesday
Japan will from Wednesday ease its COVID restrictions on travellers from China, dropping a requirement that everyone take a test for the virus upon arrival, its top government spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed on falling tech shares, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday as technology issues came under pressure following a decline in their U.S. peers amid fears of prolon ... ( read original story ...)
Pres. of Japan ad giant Dentsu admits rigging bids over Tokyo Games
The president of Dentsu Group Inc. has admitted to prosecutors the Japanese ad giant's involvement in rigging bids over the Tokyo Olympics, sources close to the matter said Monday, as a corruption ... ( read original story ...)
3 sent to hospital after Japan hotel restaurant serves water mixed with bleach
Three customers at a hotel restaurant were taken to hospital in the western Japan city of Izumisano on Feb. 26 after they were mistakenly ser・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Index Closes Lower
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closer lower on Monday as global investors worried the Fed could expand rate hikes after the latest US inflation data came in higher than expected. ( read original story ...)