Pratt Jet-Engine Checks Trigger Slump in Japan Machinery Stocks
Japanese heavy machinery firms plunged after aerospace giant RTX Corp. cut its full-year sales outlook and said it
2023-09-12 13:55
Head of J-Pop Talent Agency Resigns Over Sex Abuse Scandal
The head of influential J-pop talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. stepped down Thursday after criticism that management
2023-09-07 15:16
Fukushima Water Release Won’t Deter China Tourists, ANA CEO Says
There aren’t any signs that the release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant will dissuade
2023-09-07 06:49
Need to stay up gaming? Have some caffeinated cup noodles
For dedicated gamers across Asia, late-night sessions often mean chugging cans of Red Bull or snacking on fast food to stay awake.
2023-09-06 13:57
Rice Market Shows Strain After India’s 6-Week Campaign of Curbs
In about six weeks, India has rattled the rice market. The world’s top shipper has placed restrictions on
2023-09-03 09:58
Spam Call Filter Firm Is Rare Beneficiary of Fukushima Furor
China’s fury over Tokyo’s decision to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is producing a rare
2023-09-01 13:16
Sogo & Seibu Strike Shuts Tokyo Store Ahead of Seven & I Deal
The flagship Sogo & Seibu Co. store in central Tokyo shut on Thursday as employees went on strike,
2023-08-31 10:25
Japan Panel Proposes Letting Divorced Parents Hold Joint Custody
A panel at Japan’s Ministry of Justice proposed allowing divorced couples to take joint custody of their child,
2023-08-30 13:48
Drunk driving campaign gets motorists tipsy before putting them behind the wheel
Police in Japan have implemented an unusual strategy in order to prevent drunk driving: encouraging people to consume alcohol and then letting them loose on a driving course.
2023-08-29 21:55
Schools egged, businesses harassed: Japan suffers Chinese backlash over Fukushima release
A wave of online harassment and vitriol directed at Japanese people following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima has sent tensions between Japan and China soaring, prompting Tokyo to summon the Chinese ambassador.
2023-08-29 12:54
China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about safety. Is it really?
In the busy streets of Hong Kong's Central district the lunchtime queues snake around the swanky Japanese restaurants where high-end sushi can sell at $150 a pop just for a tasting menu.
2023-08-28 09:47
Japan Fishing Industry Reels After China’s Fukushima Embargo
Japan’s fishing industry is getting hit with falling prices and growing uncertainty after the Chinese government imposed a
2023-08-25 18:50