Japan's industrial output likely expanded in December thanks to the easing of supply constraints, although the outlook for this month appears to be cloudy amid disruption in automobile production, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on weak tech issues
Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by a decline of tech issues following the overnight drop of a key U.S. semiconductor i ... ( read original story ...)
Cruise ship hits breakwater at Yokohama port, 10 injured
A cruise ship collided with a breakwater at the Port of Yokohama on the evening of Jan. 25, injuring 10 people. ( read original story ...)
This is the design of the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Canada will have a presence at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, with the federal government putting on a Canada Pavilion at the World's Fair. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation lowest in nearly two years, slipping below BOJ target
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed below the central bank's 2% target to the lowest level in nearly two years, data showed on Friday, underscoring policymakers' view that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools Below 2% in Sharper-Than-Forecast Move
Inflation in Tokyo cooled below 2% for the first time in more than a year and a half, a sharper than forecast deceleration as the Bank of Japan mulls the strength of price growth and the timing of a ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo apartments averaged above 100 mln yen in 2023 for first time ever
The price of new apartments in Tokyo during 2023 averaged more than 100 million yen annually for the first time ever, pushed up by rising labour and construction costs as well as an influx of foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s powered-down “Moon Sniper” lunar lander achieves major goals, despite engine malfunction
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology. ( read original story ...)
Mottainai: In Japan, creativity is key to a no-waste ideal
Japan's celebrated principles of thrift and conservation further sustainability in the culinary world, brilliantly embracing scraps, leftovers and the whole animal. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
Russia’s top diplomat is accusing the United States, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Things To Do In Yokohama Before Leaving For Hawaii
Infinite Wealth sees protagonist Ichiban Kasuga travel to Hawaii to track down his long-lost mother. But before you hop on the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber establishes tire sales company in Italy
Italy is one of the major tire markets in Europe, and Yokohama Rubber has been selling its tires in Italy through a local company since 1987. ( read original story ...)
I’m an American who visited 7-Eleven in Japan. I loved it, and a few things surprised me.
After visiting 7-Elevens across Japan, I fell in love with the convenience store's offerings that are a far cry from what we have in the US. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-born model winning Miss Japan re-ignites identity debate
That's what a tearful Carolina Shiino said in impeccable Japanese after she was crowned Miss Japan on Monday. The 26-year-old model, who was born in Ukraine, moved to Japan at the age of five and was raised in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant further delays removal of melted fuel debris
The operator of the tsunami-hit nuclear plant in Fukushima has announced a delay of several more months before launching a test to remove melted fuel debris from inside one of the reactors. ( read original story ...)
Race row erupts after Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan title
Carolina Shiino has sparked a furious debate about national identity after winning the Japanese beauty contest ... ( read original story ...)