In response to Keidanren's push, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party held internal discussions on the issue for the first time in about three years. ( read original story ...)
Who’s vying to be Japan’s next prime minister?
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled the nine candidates who will run in a Sept. 27 leadership election to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment Kisunla wins approval in Japan
Japan, with its rapidly aging population, is expected to have more than 5 million patients with dementia by 2030. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for more than 67% of cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fiscal health put on backburner in race to choose next PM
Japan's fiscal health, the worst among advanced nations, is unlikely to improve under its next prime minister, with discussion of the ...
Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here’s why
OCA deputy director general supports cricket's inclusion. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, the deputy director general of the OCA, has expressed support for cricket's inclusion in the 2026 Asi ... ( read original story ...)
NISMO at 40: Nissan displays iconic vehicles at Yokohama HQ
Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of NISMO this year – the brand’s in-house tuning, motorsports, and performance division. And as part of its milestone, the brand has something in store to ... ( read original story ...)
Harassment by boss top reason for job leavers to turn to Tokyo quitting agency: survey
Harassment by superiors was the top reason for job leavers in Japan to turn to a job-quitting agency to resign on their behalf, a survey by t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ chief signals no rush in raising rates further
The Bank of Japan can afford to spend time scrutinising market and overseas economic developments in setting monetary policy, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, suggesting that the central bank was ...
BOJ chief signals no rush in raising rates further
The Bank of Japan can afford to spend time scrutinising market and overseas economic developments in setting monetary policy, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, suggesting that the central bank was ...
Takeda Receives Approval for FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) in Japan for the Treatment of Unresectable Advanced or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to manufacture and market FRUZAQLA Capsules 1mg/5mg (generic name: ...
Takeda Receives Approval for FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) in Japan for the Treatment of Unresectable Advanced or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to manufacture and market FRUZAQLA Capsules 1mg/5mg (generic name: ...
BOJ will raise rates if trend inflation accelerates, Governor Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank will raise interest rates if trend inflation accelerates as projected, but will not do so with any pre-set schedule in mind. Speaking ...
Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has asked her Chinese counterpart to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after a 10-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed ( read original story ...)
Jade Carey’s Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community’s Support: “Non Stop Since Tokyo”
Jade Carey made a major announcement that has sparked a frenzy in the gymnastics community. The post Jade Carey's Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community's Support: "Non Stop Since Tokyo" appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Some Japan PM hopefuls want to make hiring and firing workers easier
At least two candidates vying to become Japan's next prime minister are planning to tackle one of the country's most sacred political cows: labour market reforms that would make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers. ( read original story ...)
University-Clinic Program Boosts GP Recruitment in Yokohama
The "Deep End Kawasaki/Yokohama" program in Japan addresses the critical challenge of recruiting and retaining general practitioners in ... ( read original story ...)