The Japanese economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the October-December period but still marked a third straight quarter of expansion. ( read original story ...)
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ’s interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, complicating the central bank's case for a further interest rate hike in the near term. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister fails to win tariff exemption assurance from U.S.
Japan's trade minister on Monday said he asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25% steel and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January household spending rises 0.8% year/year
Japanese household spending rose 0.8% in January from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Tuesday, worse than the median market forecast for a 3.6% rise. ( read original story ...)
Male inmate in his 50s dies at Nagoya detention facility
A male inmate in his 50s who was being held in a solitary cell at a Nagoya detention facility died on Sunday. According to the Nagoya Public Prosecutors Office, the man had been taking medication for ... ( read original story ...)
Receiving low-glucose alerts can improve diabetic drivers’ safety on the road
A Japanese study conducted by a team from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine found that the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, equipped with sensors that alert diabetics ... ( read original story ...)
Dodgers-Cubs tickets going for $2,000 on Opening Day in Tokyo: report
MLB is bracing for a huge financial windfall from the season-opening games featuring several Japanese stars, including the reigning National League MVP. ( read original story ...)
Foreign workers march in Tokyo for better pay, work conditions
Foreign workers took to the streets of Japan's capital on March 9, calling for wage increases and improved labor conditions as the peak of th・・・ ( read original story ...)
Crown Prince Akishino joins in mourning victims of the 1945 Tokyo air raid
A memorial service Crown Prince Akishino attended was held in Tokyo on Monday to mourn the estimated 100,000 victims of the U.S. military's air raid on the capital 80 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister heads to Washington for tariff talks.
Yoji Muto is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants. ( read original story ...)
Driverless car navigates Yokohama streets using cutting-edge technology
Nissan tested its self-driving car in Yokohama, using advanced sensors to navigate traffic. While still requiring human supervision, the technology aims to address Japan’s driver shortage and faces ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prepares to assist stranded commuters in next major quake
Great East Japan Earthquake struck in the mid-afternoon, train services in the Tokyo metropolitan area came to a halt for hours, with many lines not running until the next day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on dip-buying, U.S. tariff uncertainty
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday, as the buying of shares battered in recent declines was limited amid uncertainty over the effect of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats on the global economy. ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s most dangerous zoo’ in Sapporo to close in September
SAPPORO – A private zoo in Sapporo that is often introduced as “the most dangerous zoo in Japan” will close at the end of September, the zoo’s operator, Success-Kanko Corp, announced on its website on ... ( read original story ...)
Sheila Chepkirui Claims Victory At Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2025 In 2:20:40
All finishers received an event-exclusive crystal tumbler from French luxury brand Baccarat. ( read original story ...)
CleanMax, Osaka Gas partner in JV to develop 300MW renewable portfolio
Brookfield-backed firm CleanMax on Monday announced a joint venture partnership with Osaka Gas Group to develop a 300MW renewable energy portfolio entailing an investment of Rs 1,500 crore. ( read original story ...)