Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
2023-11-14 20:53
Environmental change threatens what's left of Japan's cormorant fishing legacy
By Kim Kyung-Hoon OZE, Japan Please click here for photo essay: Cormorants have been a constant presence in
2023-11-14 10:49
Japan’s Green Switch Falls Short of Global Goals, Climate Researchers Say
Japan’s planned transition toward cleaner energy contradicts pathways recommended by a United Nations body to help keep global
2023-11-14 09:26
Yen Surges From Year’s Low as Traders Pin Move to Options Expiry
The yen jumped against the dollar, with analysts speculating it was partly the result of options expiring rather
2023-11-13 23:47
Mizuho Raises Profit Forecast on Cheaper Yen, Dealmaking
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. raised its full-year profit forecast after first-half results were buoyed by gains in investment
2023-11-13 16:54
Japan’s Input Inflation Slows Below 2% For First Time Since 2021
The pace of gains in Japan’s producer prices decelerated more than expected in October to the weakest in
2023-11-13 10:51
China Set to Add Liquidity Support to Stave Off Cash Squeeze
China will probably add more cash into the financial system this week as the largest amount of policy
2023-11-13 07:47
Inside the Philippines’ Dangerous Mission in the South China Sea
As sailors scrambled to unload provisions from two small boats for troops on a grounded ship in the
2023-11-12 16:18
Japan’s Premier Vows to Secure Funding to Boost Defense: NHK
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will secure the necessary funding to build the defense capabilities required
2023-11-11 16:27
Top US General Doubts Xi Planning to Take Taiwan by Force
The US’s top general said he doubts Beijing plans to try to take Taiwan militarily, comments that ease
2023-11-10 15:25
Japan Prepares $13 Billion to Support Country’s Chip Sector
Japan’s Economy Ministry is preparing a total ¥2 trillion ($13 billion) in subsidies to drive investment in its
2023-11-10 13:47
Japan’s Cabinet Set to Green Light $88 Billion Extra Budget
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet is set to green light a ¥13.2 trillion ($87.5 billion) extra budget to
2023-11-09 18:28