TOKYO – The 85-year-old server was eager to kick off his shift, welcoming customers into the restaurant with a hearty greeting: “Irasshaimase!” or “Welcome!” But when it came time to take their orders …
Marines Say 3 Ospreys Forced to Land in Japan Didn’t Appear to Have Clutch Problems
The Marine Corps says that three Okinawa V-22 Ospreys that diverted from scheduled flight paths due to “caution indications” in the cockpit did not appear to suffer from a clutch issue that has …
Japan will ensure stable energy supply even with US sanctions
Japan will ensure stable and steady energy supply to the country even after the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions related to Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno …
Ikea, Shein, Zara all learned the hard way: why the Japanese market is a tough nut to crack, and expert tips on doing so
Many retailers have failed to establish a foothold in the Japanese market, though some successfully do so after adjusting their strategies and trying again Industry insiders break down the …
Japan’s industry minister predicts eventual end to ultra-easy policy
The Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, which was aimed at “buying time” to push through structural reforms, will eventually end as inflation accelerates, Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi …
The little-known blockchain firm behind Southeast Asia’s digital payment systems
Soramitsu, a Japanese company riding the wave of blockchain-based products supporting digital payments, has landed several deals with central banks.
Japan ruling party heavyweight reiterates preference for easy policy after BOJ hints at change
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he expects the Bank of Japan to conduct monetary policy appropriately and work with the government to achieve inflation target while taking …
One in ten in Japan over the age of 80 for the first time ever
Roughly one in 10 people in Japan is over 80 for the first time, new figures have revealed. The country is wresstling with an aging average population with 29% of the population over the age of 65, …
Lower inflation rate moves Japan’s insurers to secure necesary reinsurance capacity in renewals
There has been a shortage of new capital entering the market due to rising interest rates. The majority of Japan’s non-life insurance companies (including cooperatives and Small Amount and Short Term …
IAEA, Japan Agree on Continuous Safety Review of Fukushima Water
TOKYO (Reuters) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreed with Japan on its continuous safety review of the discharge of treated water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power …