Japan’s Q1 GDP contracts an annualized 0.2%
TOKYO(Reuters) — Japan’s economy contracted an annualized 0.2% in the January-March period from the previous quarter, a slower pace…
Japan’s next-gen fighter progressing on time: Italy, UK defense execs
TOKYO — The initiative to develop a next-generation stealth fighter jet by Japan, the U.K. and Italy is…
Japan’s gold export rush hints at flourishing smuggling operations
TOKYO — Japanese exports of gold are surging as U.S. tariffs and other economic concerns drive global demand,…
Japan’s record share buybacks support stock market rebound
TOKYO — Japanese companies accelerated share buybacks in April to a record level, helping the stock market rebound…
Japan’s train station bentos find stunning success in Switzerland
AKITA, Japan — A consortium of Japanese companies that make bento boxed meals offered at train stations has…
Japan’s Ibaraki Airport regains regular service to South Korea
MITO, Japan — Regular flights between Japan’s Ibaraki Airport and South Korea are set to resume next month…
One-room condo investments are increasingly out of reach for Japan’s salaried workers
TOKYO — As wealthy domestic and international investors enjoy Japan’s real estate boom, young salaried workers are being…
Japan’s data center rush stirs public opposition over noise, heat
TOKYO — Construction of data centers is booming in Japan as U.S. tech giants make big investments and…
How Japan’s LNG supply depends on carbon capture in Australia
DARWIN, Australia — One of Australia’s biggest natural resource projects is vital to Japan’s energy security and Tokyo-based…
Japan’s Inpex to boost oil and natural gas output 30% by 2035
TOKYO — Japanese energy group Inpex plans to increase production of crude oil and natural gas 30% over…