Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit due to sexist comments. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having …
Executives at U.S. Navy Contractor Charged With Dumping Contaminated Water in Japan
The indictment says ships’ oily fluid wasn’t treated properly before being discharged into the ocean. The company has denied wrongdoing, …
Japan Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto to accept role as head of Tokyo 2020, report says
Born days before Japan hosted the 1964 summer Games, Hashimoto took part in four Winter Olympics as a speed skater and three Summer Olympics as a cyclist.
JPY 73.6 Billion Loan Agreement Signed by AfDF: Japan, ADB Group
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Fund (ADF) – the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group – on Tuesday signed a loan agreement of 73.6 …
JPY 73.6 Billion Loan Agreement Signed by AfDF: Japan, ADB Group
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Fund (ADF) – the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group – on Tuesday signed a loan agreement of 73.6 …
Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business
Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo- Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as …
Japan’s Toyota, Honda Can Likely Cope With Global Chip Shortage: Fitch
The global semiconductor chip shortage is not likely to significantly affect the financial profiles of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp or Honda Motor Co, ratings agency Fitch said in a statement on …
Japan Inc Shun Blanket Wage Hikes Amid Coronavirus Pain: Reuters Poll
Nearly three quarters of Japanese firms have no plan to offer blanket base pay hikes at this year’s “shunto” labour talks, with two thirds keeping wages flat or cutting them as the coronavirus …
Japan Inc Shun Blanket Wage Hikes Amid Coronavirus Pain: Reuters Poll
Nearly three quarters of Japanese firms have no plan to offer blanket base pay hikes at this year’s “shunto” labour talks, with two thirds keeping wages flat or cutting them as the coronavirus …
Cycling around Japan’s Ring of Fire
Wildlife expert Nick Baker embarks on an exhilarating adventure through Japan’s Wilderness. Wildlife expert Nick Baker gets on his bicycle to explore some of Japan’s most dramatic landscapes. Wildlife …