Even before the coronavirus pandemic, a 2017 World Health Organization report noted Japan was facing a “critical shortage of doctors.” …
Japan is waking up a nuclear reactor way past its prime. Some of the country’s energy experts think this is a terrible idea.
Experts warned that the Japanese government should learn from the 2011 Fukushima disaster before extending the lifespan of nuclear reactors.
Ex-aide to Suga to assume Japan’s top finance bureaucrat post
The government plans to name Koji Yano, known for his close ties to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, as vice finance minister, the top bureaucratic post at the most powerful ministry in Japan, …
ICEYE Expands Satellite Offering in Japan, Makoto Higashi Joins as General Manager for Local Business Operations
ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring of the Earth with radar satellite imaging, announced today it has partnered with …
Kumi Yokoyama Says They ‘Would Not Have Come Out’ as Transgender if Still in Japan
Japan’s high-pressure culture of conformity and “coming out” as LGBTQ is rare. In sports, it’s almost unheard of, which activists say reveals an unfriendly environment for LGBTQ people because of …
Naomi Osaka is intent on bringing home Olympic gold to Japan: ‘I have the opportunity to make an entire generation inspired’
Osaka told Insider she’s preparing for her first Olympics and is filled with excitement, but she also feels immense pressure to perform.
A Joyful Surprise at Japan’s Oldest Zoo: The Birth of Twin Pandas
After a four-year hiatus, two 15-year-old giant pandas at last found the mood and added a new draw for one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist attractions.
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at Japan’s oldest zoo
A giant panda has given birth to tiny twin cubs at a Japanese zoo — a joyous moment for the conservation of the vulnerable species. On Wednesday, 15-year-old giant panda Shin Shin gave birth to two …
Naomi Osaka returns to social media to share Vogue Japan cover — see the pics
Three weeks after withdrawing from the French Open and stepping out of the spotlight, the tennis phenom is back to show off a stunning photo shoot.
Sustainable strategies make good business sense for Japan’s start-ups, says venture capitalist
Kathy Matsui of MPower Partners Fund says focusing on good governance and other sustainable investing values will drive growth and higher returns over the long term.