An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Lula arrives in Japan to celebrate 130 years of diplomatic ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja were welcomed by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the start of the …
Japan’s Nomura Real Estate strikes deal with L&G to enter UK housing market
One of Japan’s largest property developers has struck a deal with Legal & General to build more than 1,000 homes in Britain’s rental housing market, where demand for properties far exceeds supply.
Citigroup appoints Akira Hoshino as head of markets for Japan
Citigroup appointed Akira Hoshino as the head of markets for Japan on Tuesday, effective immediately. Hoshino, who previously led the foreign exchange and rates sales divisions, will drive business …
Wildfires continue to burn across Japan
Local governments in two Japanese prefectures ordered the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people Monday where wildfires continue to burn.
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump’s plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a …
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump’s plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a …
Japanese finance minister warns that the country has not yet dealt with deflation
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Japanese Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato mentioned that Japan had yet to combat deflation despite rising consumer prices and a surge in wages. Kato …
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Japan ‘s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. An …
A vehicle barrels into pedestrian space in central Japan, killing a schoolgirl
Officials say a vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the others, one seriously.