A shrinking population has finally caught up with Japan’s economy, knocking it down to fourth place among global economies. But what does a Japanese recession mean for U.S. companies? Two decades ago, ...
Japan Nikkei closes down as gains locked in
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index declined 106.77 points, or 0.28%, to 38,363.61. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 7.39 ...
Architect Yano of the 100-yen store business model dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the founder of the operator of Daiso, Japan’s first and largest 100-yen shop chain, died of cardiac failure on Feb. 12. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s competitors cautioned that she will pose a threat – ‘People were too fast to criticize Naomi’
Navratilova assessed Osaka’s performance after her exit from the season-opening Grand Slam, stating that while her tennis skills were at a B-plus level, her overall performance was a C due to her lack ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan’s Kyushu Electric to wait for US LNG policy clarity on Lake Charles
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power will wait until after the United States resumes issuing export licences for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects before deciding on whether to invest in the Lake ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Japan’s Nadeshiko head to Jeddah for Olympic qualifier against North Korea
Japan's women's team are flying to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the first leg of their Paris Olympics qualifier against North Korea even though they have not yet received confirmation of the venue, the ...
Nagoya education board exec received 2 mil. yen in teacher recommendation scandal
A director-level executive with the municipal board of education here accepted over 2 million yen (about $13,300) from fiscal 2018 along wit･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Woman who stabbed herself at K-Arena Yokohama sent to prosecutors
A 48-year-old woman who said she was stabbed in the abdomen as she was leaving a music event in Yokohama on Nov 23, but then later admitted she stabbed herself, has been sent to prosecutors on a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s competitors cautioned that she will pose a threat – ‘People were too hasty to criticize Naomi’
According to the Source tennis365.com O conteúdo Naomi Osaka’s competitors cautioned that she will pose a threat – ‘People were too hasty to criticize Naomi’ aparece primeiro em Global Sports. ( read original story ...)
Japan-North Korea women’s Olympic soccer qualifier moved to Saudi Arabia
The first of two home-and-away Olympic qualifying matches in women's soccer between Japan and North Korea has been moved from North Korea to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation has ... ( read original story ...)
Hirotake Yano, Japanese billionaire founder of 100-yen chain Daiso, dies at 80
Hirotake Yano, the Japanese billionaire founder of Daiso Industries who helped popularize the discounted dollar-shop concept, has died of heart failure. ( read original story ...)
Whale found dead in Osaka Bay to be buried on prefectural land
After being buried for up to two years, the skeletal remains will be offered as a specimen to the Osaka Museum of Natural History. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower as gains locked in after recent 34-yr highs
Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after recent 34-year highs of key indexes, although losses were limited by buying of export issues on a weaker yen. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s millennia-old ‘naked man festival’ ending because of population decline
Somin-sai festival, better known as “naked man festival,” held for the last time, becoming latest Japanese tradition to fall victim to aging population crisis. ( read original story ...)
Private sector vital in pacifist Japan’s support for Ukraine
With Japan unable to provide military assistance under its pacifist Constitution, private investment plays a vital role in showing commitment to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)