Tokyo has submitted a long-awaited list of Koreans who perished aboard the Ukishima Maru, a Japanese ship that exploded in 1945 while repatriating thousands of Koreans after Japan's colonial rule ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TEPCO prepares to restart trial debris removal from Fukushima plant
Japan's Tokyo Electric Power plans to spend several days on preparation work before it announces the new date for restart of the trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi plant, ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian takeover bid for Japan’s 7-Eleven could change how the Asian country does business
Convenience stores aren't just big business in Japan: They're a linchpin of the nation's culture — with reputations for tasty, well-prepared food and an astoundingly wide array of critical services — ... ( read original story ...)
Business class-like seats, restaurant cart, luxury bathroom; Japan’s limited express train stuns the internet. Watch viral video
Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries. While the country is synonymous with bullet trains, a video of a limited express train that runs from Tokyo has stunned the internet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stocks Slip in Jittery Trade One Month After Aug. 5 Rout
While Japanese stocks spooked investors on Thursday with a second day of declines, the magnitude of the moves and the market dynamics appeared very different to the three-day slide that culminated in the crash of Aug.
Japan’s Nikkei falls most in a month as US slowdown fears resurface
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped over 4% on Wednesday, influenced by declines in chip-related stocks and renewed concerns about the U.S. economy following weak manufacturing data. The broader Topix index also fell,
Japan’s Nikkei leads losses as Asia-Pacific markets extend declines after Wednesday’s sell-off
In Japan, average monthly cash earnings in the country rose 3.6% year-on-year, a softer rise compared to the 4.5% climb seen in June.
Tokyo ranked as one of the top travel destinations to visit this autumn
The trending international destinations list (by hotel search volume) also includes two other major cities in Japan, with Kyoto following Tokyo in fifth place and Osaka in sixth. Interest in visiting ... ( read original story ...)
3 Japanese Growth Companies Insiders Own With Up To 75% Earnings Growth
As Japan's stock markets show signs of recovery, with the Nikkei 225 Index and TOPIX Index gaining ground, investors are increasingly looking for growth opportunities amidst a volatile economic ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota resumes production of 3 models hit by certification scandal
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it has resumed production of three models that had been affected by its recent vehicle certificatio ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning on weak tech, bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks were mixed Thursday morning as technology shares tracked overnight falls by their U.S. counterparts, while the downside ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police urge caution against ‘one-touch’ molesters
A series of cases has occurred in Nakano Ward in which the perpetrator cycles from behind, gropes the victim while continuing to ride, and flees the scene. ( read original story ...)
Chihiro Miyazaki of Tokyo’s Bib-Gourmand-rated Soranoiro opens Ramen Minamo in Desa Sri Hartamas: Is the chicken broth ramen worth the hype?
Miyazaki is the man behind Soranoiro, an acclaimed ramen restaurant in Tokyo known for unconventional offerings, including vegan and even chocolate (!) ramen. He opened the first ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles Blunt Admission About 2020 Tokyo Olympics
While in the Big Apple, Biles made a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday night. She and Fallon discussed the Tokyo Olympics and the added ... ( read original story ...)
Exchange Chief: Japan’s Global Crypto Market Share Is Dwindling
The founder of the SBI-owned BITPOINT crypto exchange has claimed that Japan’s share of the global crypto market is on the decline.
Asia-Pacific markets rebound from Wednesday’s sell-off; Nikkei slips after Japan pay data
In Japan, average monthly cash earnings in the country rose 3.6% year-on-year, a softer rise compared to the 4.5% climb seen in June.