Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers rose to 17 in March from 16, according to…
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices, revises console costs in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe
Nintendo has announced price increases for both the Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. In the US, Canada,…
Town assembly in Akita Prefecture removes unconscious mayor
AKITA – A town assembly in Akita Prefecture passed a no-confidence motion on Friday against its mayor, who has…
Tokyo seeks US support to shore up yen after BOJ policy shift | Ukraine news
A recent policy pivot and MOF yen purchases have opened room for closer US Japan coordination, but market…
New Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi to open in August 2026
The new Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi hotel is scheduled to open in August 2026, expanding the brand’s presence in…
Saudi, Japanese ministers discuss strengthening energy cooperation｜Arab News Japan
RIYADH: Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Minister…
Japan general waste hits record low in FY 2024 amid population decline
TOKYO – Japan’s general waste output fell to a record low of 38.11 million tons in fiscal 2024,…
Taiwan, Okinawa join hands in tourism promotion in New York
New York, May 7 (CNA) Taiwan and Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, located just a 90-minute flight apart, held a…
BOJ Holds Interest Rate at 0.75 Percent, Japan’s Economic Projection Cut
JAKARTA – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its benchmark interest rate at 0.75 percent as Japan’s economy…
Japan baseball mulls punishments for dangerous swings after umpire hit
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese baseball is considering punishing players for dangerous swings, reports said Friday, as an umpire…
OPINION: Japan lifts curbs on weapons exports, but strict safeguards are essential
TOKYO – The Japanese government has decided to abolish the “five categories” that limited arms exports to noncombat…
Steam leak halts nuclear reactor in central Japan
The operator of a nuclear power plant in Japan’s central Fukui prefecture said it halted one of its…