Japan hopes to communicate closely with China, including with its newly named foreign minister and veteran diplomat Wang Yi, the top government spokesperson said on Wednesday. "It is important to build a constructive and stable relationship with China through mutual efforts, ( read original story ...)
Japan all but guarantees spot in knockout round of Women’s World Cup with win over Costa Rica
Japan all but guaranteed its spot in the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Decapitated Sapporo man had history of violence toward suspected killer, mother says
SAPPORO – The mother of a woman who was arrested for allegedly mutilating the corpse of a decapitated man found in a Sapporo “love hotel” room earlier this month said her daughter was previously ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Advantest sees AI demand aiding chip testing recovery
Japan's Advantest Corp said on Wednesday it sees the use of high-end semiconductors for generative artificial intelligence applications feeding into a recovery in demand for its chip testing machines. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population drops by nearly 800,000 with falls in every prefecture for the first time
Changing demographics are affecting nearly every part of society, while efforts to turn around the decline have so far had little impact ( read original story ...)
Japan automaker Nissan reports profit rise despite China stumble, outlines Renault alliance
Nissan and Renault have redefined its French-Japanese auto alliance into a more equal one in cross-shareholdings. ( read original story ...)
‘Blind panic crashes in on you’: Father of Lucie Blackman, who went missing in Japan, speaks out in Netflix film
I was sitting in the garden at home, and I got a telephone call to say that my daughter, Lucie, had gone missing.” These are the words of Tim Blackman, the father of Lucie Blackman, the 21-year-old British woman who vanished while living in Tokyo in 2000. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group reportedly plans IPO, blockchain firm discloses offer price on Nasdaq, and more
A Japanese blockchain firm dealing with grid ledger systems has announced the price of its initial public offering on Nasdaq.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower ahead of BOJ meeting, auto-related shares drag
Japan's Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, led by declines in auto and tyre makers, as investors locked in profits ahead of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting this week. The ...
Japan to Maintain Accommodative Policy – Govt Official Quotes BOJ’s Ueda
While dollar/yen moves have been somewhat volatile due to U.S.-Japanese interest rate differentials, Japan's long-term interest rates have moved sideways under the BOJ's yield curve control policy, a ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.01%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Finance & Investment sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei ...
Shopping in Tanukikoji: Best Fashion, Vintage Shops, Food and Drinks in Sapporo
Aside from the fantastic food and amazing nature in Sapporo, it is also a haven for shopping! There are countless department shops and independent store to fill all your shopping desires! Tanukikoji Shopping Street (狸小路商店街), ( read original story ...)
Japan quietly emerging as FIFA Women’s World Cup contenders but real test of credentials lies ahead
Japan are looming as potential challengers for the FIFA Women's World Cup but the real test of their credentials will come in their final Group C outing. ( read original story ...)
Japan 2-0 Costa Rica: 2011 champions on brink of Women’s World Cup last 16 after win
Japan are on the verge of qualifying for the Fifa Women's World Cup round of 16 after a routine win over Costa Rica in Dunedin. ( read original story ...)
Family arrested in connection with beheading at Japan hotel earlier this month
Runa Tamura, 39, and her parents were arrested Monday by police on suspicion of conspiring together to behead an elderly man at a Japan hotel. ( read original story ...)
Japan says sees pick up in business sentiment for the first time in 7 months
Business sentiment in Japan is picking up in July on easing supply constraints and the removal of COVID-19 curbs, the first such uptick this year, a report by the cabinet said on Wednesday. The ... ( read original story ...)