Thiel, co-founder and chairman of Palantir, held talks with Takaichi during a visit to Tokyo, according to Japan's Prime Minister's office. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, though the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union group sees solid pay hike demands, flags Middle East risks
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) - Japan's largest labour union group Rengo said on Thursday its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 5.94% for this year, underscoring strong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs military upgrade on Iwo Jima amid growing Chinese presence in Pacific
Tokyo is reportedly planning to enhance facilities and station aircraft on the island, and establish a Pacific defence initiative office. ( read original story ...)
Woman indicted for 1999 Nagoya murder after responsibility deemed valid
A 69-year-old woman was indicted Thursday for a 1999 murder in Nagoya, central Japan, after a prosecutor investigation concluded tha ... ( read original story ...)
Ruins of another Edo Period artillery battery found in Osaka
The dual cannons and fortified site built by the Edo Shogunate to defend Kyoto at the end of Japan's feudal era are no longer a historical unknown after city officials announced an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes distant island for nuclear waste dump
Although the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster was the worst catastrophe of its kind since Chernobyl, Japan wants to adopt “maximum use” of the industry based on energy policy documents. In January, the ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Chepkirui faces Desta and Maeda in Nagoya
Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui will be seeking back-to-back Nagoya Women’s Marathon titles when she lines up for the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026: How SAI Is Helping Athletes Prepare for Japan’s Tiny Living in Asiad 2026 With Makeshift Containers?
India has already requested that its athletes be placed in on-land accommodation to avoid any pre-competition discomfort for those competing in disciplines like shooting and weightlifting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest two people for alleged COVID-19 subsidy fraud
Police in Tokyo have arrested two people on suspicion of defrauding the government of over 100 million yen in subsidies for businesses such as those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s private rocket maker Space One fails at third Kairos launch
Japan's Space One said its Kairos rocket terminated its flight after lift-off on Thursday, failing to achieve the country's first entirely commercial satellite launch on its ... ( read original story ...)
Hiring event for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs set for March 5
On Thursday, March 5, the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board will host a hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs. ( read original story ...)
2 Myanmar nationals arrested in Tokyo over alleged unlicensed esthetic surgery
Police in Tokyo have arrested two Myanmar nationals on suspicion of practicing esthetic medicine without a license. ( read original story ...)
Australia opens the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo with a 3-0 victory over Taiwan
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins’ two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome ... ( read original story ...)
EU to include UK and Japan in ‘Made in Europe’ plans
European Commission offers access to bloc’s subsidies for manufacturing in partner countries with trade agreements ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘flying car’ pavilion to take flight again for limited time
The venue is located at Osakako Vertiport, a takeoff and landing site in the city of Osaka's Minato Ward, developed by Osaka Metro Co. The facility will be open for a limited time through March 25. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Drift Crew Arrested After Wicked Skids Caught on Camera by Tokyo PD
Reports by Japanese outlets like NHK World, TBS News Dig, and FNN say the incident occurred back in December. Footage released by the Tokyo Metro PD shows at least two cars drifting on public roads at ... ( read original story ...)