Tokyo Electron (OTCMKTS:TOELY – Get Rating) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday, Zacks.com reports. ( read original story ...)
ROK claims sovereignty over disputed Islets, Japan remains silent
A video showing South Korean military aircrafts cruising over the disputed Dokdo islets (called Takeshima by Japan) was played during the inauguration ceremony of the country's new president Yoon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan steel firms push for price hikes
Japan's biggest steelmakers have warned they will push for more price hikes, intensifying inflationary pressures in a nation where carmakers to machinery industries are already grappling with surging ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama exhibit spotlights Donald Keene’s passion for learning, teaching Japan’s culture
An exhibit on the life of Donald Keene, who conveyed his love for and fascination with Japanese culture to the world and even to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 2,549 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 2,549 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Saturday. The figure is down about 900 from a week ago, the 15th straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
Two portions of sushi for less than one euro: Japan says goodbye to the “golden rule”
After decades, Japanese kaiten restaurants forced to announce price increases, due to the increase in the prices of raw materials, also due to the war in Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,549 more coronavirus cases on May 28
Japan's capital reported another 2,549 COVID-19 infections on May 28 after registering 2,630 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo launches an advisory service to protect migrant workers
The serious demographic crisis in the Land of the Rising Sun opens the door to foreigners. Today there are 1.72 million, but more than six million are needed. In many cases they are victims of abuse o ... ( read original story ...)
Japan terrorist group founder freed after serving time
Fusako Shigenobu, who co-founded the terrorist group Japanese Red Army, was released from prison Saturday after serving a 20-year sentence, and apologized for hurting innocent people. “I feel strongly ... ( read original story ...)
Putrajaya, Tokyo ink deal to send skilled Malaysians to work in Japan
Human resources minister M Saravanan says the Malaysians would gain experience in Japan's advanced technology-based ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
PM Ismail Sabri says Zuraida still minister, further decision after Tokyo trip
Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin remains Malaysia's plantation industries and commodities minister for the time being, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow lethal defence equipment exports to India, 11 countries
India is among the few countries with which Japan has signed a key agreement for reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their defence forces in order to drive closer military ... ( read original story ...)
Japan develops new lithium-air battery for electric passenger planes
A new high-density electric battery developed in Japan has the potential to power electric airplanes according to industry officials ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian evacuees take Japanese lesson at cafe in Yokohama
Evacuees from Ukraine have taken part in a Japanese language and culture lesson in the city of Yokohama, near Tokyo. Organizers say they hope to prevent evacuees from becoming isolated. ( read original story ...)
Japanese missiles and jets in India soon; New Delhi, Tokyo sign key pact
Japan plans to allow the exports of lethal military equipment, including missiles and jets, to India and 11 other countries, a move that could bolster efforts by New Delhi and Tokyo to cooperate in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics legacy venue proving a chronic headache
Although billed as an important material legacy of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's National Stadium has become a taxpayer burden with its future in limbo. Originally supposed to be privatized after the ... ( read original story ...)