The Japan Transport Safety Board released a report on Wednesday addressing the January 2 collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. ( read original story ...)
PAL resumes Cebu flights to Osaka
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has reinstated its weekly flights between Cebu and Osaka in line with efforts to capture the steady demand for business and leisure travel to Japan. PAL is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister seeks “positive” direction in bilateral ties during his visit to China
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with top Chinese leaders Wednesday during his visit to Beijing, the first since the heads of the two countries met at a summit in Peru last month, in an ... ( read original story ...)
“Osaka’s Famous Nemophilia Spot, Japan”
"Welcome to ZooEarthTv, where we showcase the incredible diversity of life on our planet. From majestic animals to stunning landscapes, this channel celebrates the beauty and perfection of the natural ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Plane Collision Is Blamed on Pilot’s Misunderstanding
A two-plane collision in Tokyo on Jan. 2 happened because a pilot mistakenly believed he had been given permission to enter the runway for takeoff, a crash investigation found. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police ignored whistleblowing over alleged illegal probe into military export case
Police here failed to respond for months to multiple whistleblowing reports by an officer about the alleged illegality of its investigation i ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo to begin testing driverless vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025
Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ... ( read original story ...)
New Nagoya arena won’t ease sumo’s ticket crunch
A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans. ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile record $734 billion budget for next fiscal year, draft plan shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $734 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30 puppies missing after fire at dog kennel in Hokkaido
SAPPORO -- More than 30 puppies of popular breeds such as toy poodles, believed to have been inside a dog kennel in the city of Chitose, Hokkaido, have gone missing after the facility caught on fire. ( read original story ...)
Japan government plans record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year, Jiji reports
Japan's government is in final talks to compile a record over 115 trillion yen ($732 billion) general account budget for the fiscal year from April, Jiji news agency reported on Wednesday. The initial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate service inflation rises, bolsters BOJ rate-hike odds
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Said to Set Initial FY25 Debt Servicing Rate at 2%
Japan’s Finance Ministry will set a key rate used to calculate the country’s interest payments at 2%, an increase from the current rate, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, seafood trade on agenda
Talks on seafood trade are expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday when Japan's foreign minister visits China, Japan's largest export market for aquatic products until Beijing placed a blanket ban ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation accelerates in November
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising wages ... ( read original story ...)