TOKYO — Japanese retailers are gearing up for an expected increase in demand in northeastern Kumamoto prefecture, where a factory being built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the …
Why Investors Should Keep an Eye on the Bank of Japan in 2024
Investors will be closely monitoring the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in 2024 for anticipated changes in its long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy.
Japan sets third launch attempt of next-gen rocket for February
TOKYO – Japan’s space agency announced Thursday it will launch its next-generation H3 rocket in February after two failed attempts early this year. The rocket, billed as a flexible and cost-effective …
Move Over Japan, China Poised To Be World’s Top Car Exporter
China is close to overtaking Japan for selling cars outside its borders thanks to strong sales in Russia and Mexico …
Japan’s F-15J Fighter: Could It Beat China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter?
The F-15J made her maiden flight on 4 June 1980 and officially entered into operational service with JASDF on 7 December 1981, thus replacing the F-104 Starfighter as Japan’s primary fighter plane.
The Best Hotels in Japan With Private Onsen Baths
Many hotels in recent years have chosen to add a private onsen option, catering not just to modest foreigners but also a growing demand by locals who prefer an exclusive experience or couples on a …
‘How can such a tiny woman drive a big truck?’ Japan’s labour shortage forces it to rethink gender stereotypes
Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on overtime …
Gaia Series 23 : Japan’s Real Estate Is Changing Drastically
Foreign investment in Japan’s property market, with a focus on Chinese investors; and the acquisition of a large tourist farm in Hokkaido by a local real estate company are this week’s highlights.
Japan’s ispace shows off a tiny moon lander for its 2nd moon mission in 2024
A Japanese private spaceflight company showed off its moon lander under construction for a new moon landing mission in 2024. A new video by ispace showed off the Mission 2 lander that will host a …
Bear attacks in Japan at record high as the animals struggle to find food
It’s been a lean year for bears in Japan. A dry summer has left them with little to eat in the country’s forests, so they have become bold and ventured into environments closer to humans. Bears have …