A deadly avalanche in Japan buried six people, killing one man and one woman who were skiing. A third person was wounded. Local media reported that the skiers were confirmed to be from New Zealand.
UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation
The head of the United Nations’ atomic agency is in Japan to examine discharges of treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and to discuss further …
Historic second Oscars win for Miyazaki sparks celebration in Japan as Asian talent increasingly recognized
Fans and artists across Japan have been toasting a night of international success for the country’s film industry, after anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki picked up a historic second Oscar while the famed …
Indonesia to deport Japanese man accused of role in $90 million investment fraud
Aichi Prefectural Police listed Yamazaki as a fugitive on an Interpol Blue Notice in 2022. Mataram said Yamazaki is believed to have arrived in Indonesia by way of Turkey in April the following year. …
Japan Still Hasn’t Completely Overcome Deflation, Finance Minister Says
TOKYO—The Japanese economy hasn’t completely overcome deflation yet, although there are some positive developments such as wage growth and increasing capital spending, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki …
Two New Zealand skiers killed and one rescued after Japan avalanche – video
A man and a woman were taken to hospital unresponsive and were later pronounced dead while a third person sustained a shoulder injury, but was conscious …
Japan’s economy recovering but showing signs of weakness, says BOJ chief Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the economy is recovering moderately, but said there were some weakness seen in recent data.
Two New Zealand skiers killed after avalanche in Japan
Third person injured after small group were backcountry skiiing in Hokkaido on Mount Yotei when an avalanche struck on Monday …
Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession
The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.
SSE’s Japan unit aims to develop 6GW offshore wind farms
SSE Pacifico, the Japanese unit of UK energy group SSE , aims to develop 6 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind farms in the country, the company’s head said, as SSE looks to Japan as a focus overseas …