Iwate wildfire starting to be brought under control, authorities say
A wildfire in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, entered its seventh day Wednesday, as authorities say that…
Japan’s Terra Drone expands investment in Ukraine drone sector
Tokyo-based Terra Drone is expanding its investment in Ukrainian interceptor drones as it looks to bring battlefield-tested technology…
How the Iran crisis affects Japan
As the situation in the Middle East shows no sign of returning to normal anytime soon, the Strait…
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war helped pull Wall Street…
U.S., Japanese bishops warn 9 nuclear powers are killing non-proliferation treaty
(OSV News) — Several U.S. and Japanese Catholic bishops seeking nuclear disarmament are expressing both urgency and wariness,…
Jones: Irish ‘power’ led to Japan fixture switch
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has said that their Nations Championship clash with Ireland in July is being…
Japan-China Military Clash Dangerously Likely
On April 17, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait. It was the second…
I Moved to Japan 4 Months Ago: What Surprised Me Most so Far
Another adjustment has been Japan’s highly structured trash system. Back home, sorting was relatively simple: paper, plastic, garbage,…
Bank of Japan holds rates amid rare split vote, inflation concerns
The Bank of Japan held its short-term policy rate at 0.75%, but a 6-3 split vote revealed internal…
Bank of Japan leaves its short term rate at 0.75%, as expected
Bank of Japan holds rates but sharply upgrades inflation outlook as Iran war bites The Bank of Japan…
KURIKI Japan Expands Japanese Door Hardware Innovation to the U.S
High-Quality Door Hardware from Kuriki Japan Japanese manufacturer KURIKI expands to the U.S. with innovative anti-slam door solutions…
CNBC Daily Open: Hawkish hold from BOJ sets central bank stage
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on May 30, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images…