The workers joined a union in response to the tech giant's announcement back in January that it's cutting 12,000 jobs — that's six percent of the company's overall workforce — around the world. ( read original story ...)
2 junior high kids taken to hospital after eating yogurt made by teacher in Nagoya
Two junior high students were taken to hospital here on March 1 after eating yogurt made by a special needs class teacher at the school, the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Teen arrested in teacher stabbing near Tokyo hints at abusing animals
A 17-year-old high school student arrested in connection with the stabbing of a teacher in a city near Tokyo has hinted he has abused multiple animals・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Marubeni, Saudi’s PIF weighing clean hydrogen production in kingdom
Marubeni Corp has agreed to study clean hydrogen production in Saudi Arabia together with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, the Japanese trading house said on Thursday, as Riyadh is exploring ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists won’t get true Japanese welcome because of ‘serious’ staff shortage
A recent survey of some 10,000 Japanese accommodation facilities found that more than three-quarters did not have enough full-time employees Chinese tourists have once again started arriving at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate capex rises in boost to economic recovery hopes
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter through to the end of 2022, data released on Thursday showed, offering relief to policymakers counting on a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate capex rises despite weaker profits
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter in the final three months of 2022, data released on Thursday showed, offering relief to policymakers counting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Firms Boost Spending Despite Global Economic Slowdown
Japan’s businesses continued to increase spending for five straight quarters despite headwinds including a global economic slowdown and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ONE N’ ONLY Talk Singing in Portuguese for ‘Get That’ & Upcoming Latin America Tour
Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY are in the midst of a five-month streak of continuous new releases in celebration of the fifth anniversary of their debut. Billboard Japan spoke to the group prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: D.O., Zico, Crush, Yang Se Chan, Choi Jung Hoon, And Lee Yong Jin Embody Chaos In Special Teaser For “No Math School Trip”
Watch: D.O., Zico, Crush, Yang Se Chan, Choi Jung Hoon, And Lee Yong Jin Embody Chaos In Special Teaser For “No Math School Trip” ... ( read original story ...)
2 women dead after car crashes into hospital in Osaka
Two elderly women were killed on Wednesday after a car crashed into a hospital in western Japan, local authorities said. ( read original story ...)
A Locals’ Guide to Tokyo: The Must-See Stops Most Tourists Miss
Side streets with old-world charm and new-chef restaurants. Evening cruises on the city’s maze of rivers. Insiders share their favorite places and pursuits. ( read original story ...)
Can South Korea and Japan overcome their past and focus on the future?
What does it take to heal old wounds? Leaders in Japan and South Korea are finding out as they work to improve their countries’ troubled relations. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says pregnancy isn’t stopping her from training
Naomi Osaka is determined to keep up her fitness as her pregnancy progresses, as the world-class tennis player posted a video of herself rallying a ball around on the courts, a month after announcing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Promote Gas, LNG, Hydrogen During G7 Presidency
Japan, president of the rich-country grouping for 2023, will hold a ministerial meeting on climate, energy and environment in the city of Sapporo on April 15-16, ahead of the main G7 summit in ... ( read original story ...)
Sen. Mike Lee demands release of US Navy vet imprisoned in Japan, threatens consequences
Sen. Mike Lee blasted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for refusing to release a U.S. servicemember Wednesday. Lee says there will be consequences for Japan. ( read original story ...)