We were in Japan’s Shiretoko National Park, and just minutes earlier, we had attended a ranger-led bear safety presentation and video required before hiking the Goko Lakes Trail, which showcases five gorgeous lakes. There, we learned the trail was closed …
Malaysia urges private sector to ‘take the lead’ on funding high-speed rail link to Singapore
Malaysia’s high-speed rail (HSR … Without the backstop of government finance, potential contractors – including from Japan – have reportedly shied away from heavy investment in the connection. But …
Weak yen and corporate divestments to drive foreign investments into Japan
but the weaker yen and reforms pushing Japanese conglomerates to divest non-core business assets may yet turn the tide. The weak yen is a draw for foreign investors looking to buy Japanese assets as …
Japan’s Intercepts of Chinese Aircraft on the Rise
Japan said its fighter jets were scrambled on 31 occasions in May to head off suspected airspace violations by Chinese military aircraft, three more than the previous month. In the month of May, Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force aircraft were given emergency launch orders 37 times,
Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan
Japan lodged a protest against Beijing on Friday after four armed Chinese coastguard vessels entered waters that Tokyo considers its territory.
Why Disney fans will travel all the way to Japan for Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea
It may operate like Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure or Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the vibe is truly one-of-a-kind.Start the day smarter. Get all …
A free trade pact could see strongest economic ties yet for China, Japan and South Korea. Can they make it happen?
Talk of a free trade pact among Japan, South Korea and China resurfaced at their recent summit. Analysts say pragmatism must prevail over ideology to close the deal.
Japan seeks UNESCO status for forced labor site, vows talks with South Korea
The Japanese government announced plans to engage in discussions with South Korea regarding the nomination of the Sado mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Located in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, the …
Japan banks to begin divesting their strategic Toyota shareholdings, Bloomberg reports
TOKYO: Japan’s two biggest banks will start divesting their strategic shareholdings in Toyota Motor – worth a combined US$8.5 billion – and will seek to sell into the automaker’s planned share …
Japanese firms eye opportunities to help Ukraine rebuild
To that end, the organization held an event in Kyiv on Thursday to help Japanese and Ukrainian companies pursue business opportunities. The event was attended by 10 Japanese companies, including …