Japan is set to import its first crude oil shipment from Russia in more than half a year, as the government pushes energy importers to stockpile fuel in a bid to avoid future shortages. ( read original story ...)
U.S. weighs new measures for travelers from China as Japan says it will require negative Covid tests
The U.S. officials noted Malaysia is also taking measures while India and the WHO have expressed their concern about the situation in China. ( read original story ...)
Fourth Japan minister exits PM Kishida’s four-month-old cabinet
Japanese reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba tendered his resignation on Tuesday, becoming the fourth minister to leave the cabinet appointed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in August. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Kraken to stop operations in Japan
U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken said on Wednesday said it has decided to cease its operations in Japan. Kraken will deregister from the Financial Services Agency (JFSA) as of Jan. 31, 2023, it said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nakao sees smoother path for Kuroda’s successor with BOJ policy shift
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has modified its stimulus measures to ease the transition away from an unconventional monetary policy when Governor Haruhiko Kuroda retires in April, former top currency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov factory output falls on weakening global demand
Japanese factories slashed output for a third consecutive month in November, dragged down by weak demand for machinery products amid a deteriorating global economic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US Arranging Summit Meeting in Washington on Jan 13 – Yomiuri
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend the Japan-U.S.-Australia-India Fellowship Founding Celebration event, in Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2022. Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool via ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Says Election to Come Before Tax Hike for Defense
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he expected the next general election to come before a possible hike in taxes that has met resistance from the public and is intended to fund his ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow in Japan kills 17, leave dozens wounded
Over the Christmas holiday, heavy snowfall in northern Japan and other regions of the nation claimed the lives of at least 17 people and injured over 90 others, CNN reported on Tuesday citing the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Factory Output Falls a Third Month as Global Demand Cools
Japan’s factory output shrank for a third straight month in November as cooling demand overseas pushed production levels further below pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Japan turns to robotic wolves as hunters hang up their guns
If wild bears, boars or monkeys are getting a little too close for comfort, who you gonna call? If you’re in Japan, you can now enlist high-tech pest deterrents such as the “Monster Wolf” ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo Will Have a Second Chance at a First Impression on Xbox
Ghostwire: Tokyo was met with a somewhat mixed reception when it launched on PlayStation earlier this year, but it will have a second chance on Xbox. ( read original story ...)
An American fighter is delighted to fight in Japan, where he can finally soccer kick someone in the head legally
High-flying Bellator MMA fighter A.J. McKee is relishing his New Year's Eve fight in Japan as he's finally able to try an otherwise illegal kick. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo train operator begins issuing body cameras, but it’s not employee conduct that worries them
While body cameras in many countries have become associated with safeguarding the public against misconduct by people in position of authority, in the case of JR East it’s the opposite problem that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mulls Reversing Ban on Foreign-Issued Stablecoins: Report
Japanese crypto exchanges may welcome stablecoins like Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC) as early as next year. ( read original story ...)
Japan to require COVID tests for all visitors from China
Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure against the surging infections there after Beijing largely abandoned its “zero-COVID” policy ... ( read original story ...)