Japan's wholesale prices increased 3.7% in November from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, accelerating slightly from the previous month in a sign companies continued to face pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines offers luggage delivery service to your hotel when you visit Tokyo
The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making travel smoother for visitors. ( read original story ...)
Japan Popularity Spurs Cruise Line to Open 2027 Bookings
High demand for 2026 Japan sailings aboard the new Star Seeker prompts Windstar Cruises to open 2027 bookings early. ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Japan, Korea
Alaska Air Group plans to grow profit by $1 billion and expand routes to other corners of the world, the company revealed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
New design for fuel cell electrolytes advances net-zero carbon goals
A research group led by Atsushi Noro at Nagoya University in Japan has announced a novel design concept for fuel cell electrolytes, utilizing a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrocarbon spacers. This ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Versus China: Japan’s New Prime Minister’s Tough Balancing Act
Yoshihide Suga, who succeeded Shinzo Abe as Japan’s prime minister, will face the increasingly difficult challenge of balancing the country’s relationship with the U.S. and China as tensions between the two escalate. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government announces 4-day work week from 2025 amidst falling fertility rates
Week Global, a nonprofit, conducted global trials in 2022 on the four-day work week, showing improved mental and physical health, better work-life balance, reduced stress, and higher life satisfaction. ( read original story ...)
Luigi Mangione Proposed Plan To Tackle Japan’s Falling Birth Rate
UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting suspect said banning maid cafés, adult toys, and conveyor belt sushi would reverse population decline. ( read original story ...)
USA Baseball’s Spencer Patton had a ‘heartwarming’ homecoming in Tokyo
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Michael Clair's International Beat Newsletter, bringing global baseball news to your inbox every month. Sign up for future installments HERE and check ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines doesn’t want you to take your luggage on the train when you visit Tokyo
The airline is offering a $29 same-day luggage delivery service to help ease congestion on Tokyo's crowded trains as visitors keep flocking to Japan. ( read original story ...)
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and ... ( read original story ...)
Prime Minister’s Office admin officer accused of sexually assaulting middle school girls
TOKYO (TR) – Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a 40-year-old administrative officer at the Prime Minister’s Office for sexually assaulting two middle school girls in Yokohama City earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
Former chief prosecutor of Osaka to plead not guilty over rape in shift
During his first trial hearing in October, Kentaro Kitagawa said he would not contest the rape allegation, expressing deep remorse. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo introduces four-day workweek for government workers to boost birth rates
Tokyo will implement a four-day workweek for government employees next year to encourage young people to get married and start families. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek for its employees
The Tokyo government plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees in an attempt to support young families and boost record-low fertility rates nationwide. ( read original story ...)