The foreign ministers of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to enhance security cooperation between the two countries with China’s increasing maritime activities in mind.
Germany to overtake shrinking economy of Japan as No. 3
Private demand, exports dwindling as shrinking economy of Japan strugglesALBAWABA – Germany’s also-faltering economy is set to overtake the shrinking economy of Japan as the third-largest in the world,
Trove of 100,000 ancient coins unearthed at construction site in Japan, officials say
A treasure trove of more than 100,000 coins was recently found buried in Japan, making it one of the largest such discoveries in the country, officials said. The massive money pit was unearthed at a …
Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in Oct, exceeding pre-COVID levels
Visitors to Japan exceeded pre-pandemic levels in October, official data showed on Wednesday, marking a full recovery in arrivals for the first time since the relaxation of border controls last year.
Japan, China to hold regular talks on trade – media
Japanese and Chinese trade ministers have agreed to establish a framework to discuss export controls, Japanese media reported on Wednesday, indicating steps on economic cooperation after a period of …
Japan ex-currency tsar sees structural factors behind yen weakness
A former top Japanese financial official said on Wednesday yen weakness might be caused not only by interest rate differentials between Japan and the United States but also by structural factors such …
Japan’s Tsuruha Mulls Sale After Proxy Battle With Oasis, Sources Say
Tsuruha Holdings Inc. is exploring a sale that could value the Japanese pharmacy chain at about $4 billion or even more, people familiar with the matter said, after winning a proxy fight with activist investor Oasis Management over a reshuffle of the board.
China’s BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan
China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD will start to sell a new model of midsize electric bus in Japan to meet the growing demand for green public transportation. The J7 midsize electr
Dogs receive blessings in place of children in Japan
A trend of blessing dogs and cats during a traditional coming-of-age festival for children is catching on amongst pet owners in Japan as the nation faces a plummeting birth rate.
NASA and Japan to launch world’s 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024. Why?
The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan’s space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024.