Japan posts record trade deficit in 2022
Japan posts a record trade deficit of 19.97 trillion yen in 2022 due to effects of the weak yen and surges in crude oil ...
read moreEco-friendly ferry at Osaka port
An ecologically friendly ferry is unveiled at a port in Osaka, western Japan.
read moreBank of Japan maintains monetary policy
The Bank of Japan maintains its monetary policy, sending the yen plunging and pushing up Japanese stocks.
read moreMcDonald's Japan raises prices for third time in 10 months
McDonald's Japan raises prices on around 80% of the products on the menu.
read moreFukushima water release likely to start in spring to summer
The Japanese government says it expects to start releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...
read moreBomb threat also made to Taiwan's Starlux flight
Taiwan's Starlux Airlines says a bomb threat was made to its flight from Taipei to Narita airport in early January, days...
read moreFast Retailing to raise wages of regular workers up to 40 percent
Japanese clothing retailer Fast Retailing announces it will raise the wages for about 8,400 regular employees working in...
read moreSony Honda Mobility announce AFEELA, unveil new prototype EV
Sony Honda Mobility announces the new EV brand “AFEELA” at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA and unveils i...
read moreJapan to reinforce border control against China
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan will reinforce its coronavirus border control against arrivals from mainland Chi...
read moreTokyo to provide child benefits
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government unveils a plan to provide benefits to households with children aged up to 18.
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