The Japanese government is finally letting go of floppy disks and CD-ROMs. It recently announced amendments to laws requiring the use of the physical media formats for submissions to the government for things like alcohol business,
US, Japan conduct joint naval drills
The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.Japanese and Chinese vessels have regularly been involved in tense incidents in disputed areas,
Japan’s SLIM Mission Is Revived on the Moon
After being stuck without power for more than a week, Japan’s Moon lander has woken up and started snapping images of the lunar surface. On 28 January, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) re-established contact with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM),
Japan’s SMFG reports solid Q3 profit on brisk lending in Japan
Japan’s second-largest bank, on Thursday reported a 10.7% increase in third-quarter net profit thanks to brisk loan demand at home.
US Property Losses Trigger 20% Drop in Japanese Bank Aozora
Japan’s Aozora Bank Ltd. became the second lender in a span of hours to surprise investors with losses tied to US commercial property, sending shares down by the limit and heightening concerns about …
China has nudged Japan aside as No. 1 auto exporter, Japanese data show
Data from a Japanese auto industry association show that China overtook Japan as the world’s largest vehicle exporter last year.
Pig café in Japan drawing dozens of curious diners who want to snuggle with swine
Harajuku’s Mipig Café is one of 10 cafés in Japan that allow you to pay to cuddle, pet and spend time with miniature pigs. Here’s a look inside.
Black smoke rising from Japan thermal power plant after explosion -NHK
An explosion was heard and black smoke was reported rising from the Taketoyo thermal power station in Aichi prefecture in central Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday.
Japan’s Nomura reports 24% drop in Q3 net profit, but core businesses strong
Nomura Holdings , Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Wednesday a 24% drop in quarterly net profit largely reflecting the one-off gains that boosted year-earlier earnings.
Japan’s Nomura reports 24% drop in Q3 net profit, but core businesses strong
Nomura Holdings , Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Wednesday a 24% drop in quarterly net profit largely reflecting the one-off gains that boosted year-earlier earnings.