Japan’s major seafood companies are feeling both negative and positive effects from a weakening of the country’s currency. Japanese importers must pay more to purchase seafood and transportation, and …
BOJ to conduct digital yen trial with Japan’s 3 megabanks, others – Nikkei
The Bank of Japan will start a trial with an eye on launching a digital yen with Japan’s three megabanks and regional banks next spring, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise
Centered around Oshima (“Big Island”), this subtropical archipelago is often referred to as a living fossil, with its unique biodiversity earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Here’s how to make the most of a visit to Amami Oshima.
Shionogi’s Covid antiviral lands first approval in Japan’s new emergency approval pathway
Japanese regulators on Tuesday signed off on Shionogi’s homegrown antiviral for Covid-19, known as Xocova (ensitrelvir), making it the first approval under Japan’s emergency regulatory approval system …
World Cup 2022 Germany vs. Japan start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets
Soccer expert Jon Eimer has locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions for Japan vs. Germany in Group E play …
Explainer: What is the Unification Church, and how will Japan’s probe affect it?
Nov 22 (Reuters) – Japan has launched a probe of the Unification Church, potentially threatening the group’s position in a country it relies on heavily for followers and financial support, after its …
Japan to grant emergency approval to Shinogi COVID-19 drug
Japan on Friday said it would grant emergency approval to Japanese drugmaker Shionogi & Co Ltd’s COVID-19 drug, making it the first domestically developed oral drug for patients with mild symptoms.
Bangladesh’s technology sector important destination for Japanese investment
Bangladesh’s technology sector is an important place for Japanese investment, said Ito Naoki, ambassador of Japan to the country.
Japan panel: Sweeping defense buildup, more cost unavoidable
A Japanese government-commissioned panel says in a report to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that drastic defense buildup including the use of preemptive strike is “indispensable” to counter growing thre
Germany winger Sane to miss Japan game with knee injury
Germany winger Leroy Sane has suffered a knee injury and will miss their World Cup Group E opener against Japan, the team said on Tuesday.