Two hundred and sixty-three Japanese-bred yearlings sold for a gross amount of ¥5,338,300,000 (US$40,060,472) during the two sales sessions of the HBA breeding sale, held in Shizunai on the island of Hokkaido, July 26-27. The largest catalog seen in the last ten years and the number of yearlings through theRead More →
MANILA, Philippines — Like every other international chain that opened its first branch in the country, Japan’s Café Kitsuné encountered long lines of curious customers eager to join in the hype on its opening day at the ground floor. floor of The Podium. KITSUNE CAFE ON THE PODIUM. Photo byRead More →
Fuji Rock 2022 on Day 2 – Saturday July 30 – did not fail to impress the crowd. Like on opening day, the festival offered an eclectic lineup for all types of fans. JAPAN Striker covers the event live from Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, bringing you updates and recapsRead More →
Koji Oribe, left, learns to ride a horse from Patrick Sakai, right, during a previous trip to Guam that Oribe took before he last saw Sakai in September 2017. Sakai was found dead in Yigo in January, a case that has not yet been resolved. Courtesy of Koji Oribe ARead More →
Recreate the expensive experience of a restaurant at home with authentic ingredients, at a fraction of the price you would usually pay for them. Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo’s posh Ginza district is often touted as one of the best sushi restaurants in the world. The restaurant gained worldwide fame withRead More →
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WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue on Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two longtime allies agreed to establish a new joint research center for next-generation semiconductors at theRead More →
Japan’s job availability rate rose for the sixth consecutive month in June, indicating increased hiring across all sectors, data showed Friday. The job-to-applicant ratio jumped to 1.27 from the previous month, indicating that there were 127 job openings for every 100 job seekers in Japan, The Mainichi reported, citing dataRead More →
Preview of a ceremony to send 150 Vietnamese nurses and caregivers to Japan. (Photo: VNA) The event was jointly organized by the Department of Overseas Work, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and the Japanese language school ARC Academy. Vietnamese applicants have successfully completed Japanese language classes and met all otherRead More →
Band Kevin Buckland TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei stock average rose slightly on Friday, gaining some support from the overnight rally on Wall Street, although the index failed to reach the psychological level of 28,000. The Nikkei .N225 was up 0.46% at 27,944.55 at the midday break, afterRead More →
Well, it may surprise! A dolphin in Japan’s Fukui region has left bathers stunned and swept away from the beach. Authorities say a disgruntled dolphin bit swimmers and more than 10 such incidents have been reported so far! Authorities have now urged visitors to ‘look away’ and ‘stay away’ fromRead More →
In 2019, the country passed a new law limiting overtime but it remains on paper A suicide warning sign at the entrance to Aokigahara Forest, known as the Suicide Forest, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It reads: “Life is a precious thing that you have from your parents. Try to thinkRead More →
Image: Deus Ex In May, Japanese publisher Square Enix announced it was selling a number of Western studios it had owned since 2009.including Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex) and Crystal Dynamics (grave robber). For Stéphane D’Astous, who founded Eidos Montreal and left the company in 2013, the deal marks the endRead More →
Swimmers in Japan’s Fukui region have been warned to stay away from a disgruntled dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to “watch from a distance”. Beachgoers at the Central Region waterfront on Wednesday installed a device that emits ultrasonic frequencies in an effort to ward off theRead More →
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Koichi Hagiuda, Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, speaks at the Sydney Energy Forum in Sydney, Australia July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/Pool/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, July 27 (Reuters) – Japan’s Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda has assumed the additional role of MinisterRead More →
Tokyo CNN — Wild monkeys have attacked dozens of residents in a southwestern Japanese town in recent weeks, with reports of the animals crawling through house windows and striking from behind, as police step up their fruitless search. Since July 8, at least 45 people have been injured by JapaneseRead More →
Inside Koichi Miyatsu’s blue child’s backpack are neatly folded cartoon print sweatshirts and a pair of white sneakers – all he has before being left at the only ‘baby hatch’ ” from Japan. He was just a toddler when he was placed in the trapdoor of a hospital in Kumamoto,Read More →
The Chinese manufacturer BYD has announced its entry into the Japanese market with three models: the Atto 3, the Dolphin and the Seal. The Atto 3 is expected to be available for purchase in Japan from January, with the Dolphin going on sale in the country from the middle ofRead More →
When Suicoke and Mastermind come together, the results are usually all black and riddled with skulls, crossbones, etc., hallmarks of the latter label. There have been a few particularly cool KAW-branded sandals and espadrilles in the past, but Spring/Summer 2022 brings the collaborators together for a collection that goes backRead More →
When Russian troops started bombing Ukraine, a young mangaka decided to use her talents to show what everyday life was like. His work has caught the attention of manga fans around the world, including a publisher in Japan. Akari Sayaka began posting his manga online in late February, just daysRead More →
The most educated generation in China’s history was supposed to lead the way to a more innovative and technologically advanced economy. Instead, an estimated 15 million young people are out of work, and many are lowering their ambitions. A perfect storm of factors propelled unemployment among city dwellers aged 16Read More →
According to Volcano Discovery, at 11:17 UTC, Sakurajima Volcano erupted after previous eruptions earlier in the year. Footage released to social media from live cameras near the town of Tarumizu shows smoke and lava. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a level 5 volcano warning, which means an evacuation.Read More →
A physical Switch version of Dungeon munchines will be distributed in Japan and English support will be included, it has been revealed. It will also come with Japanese, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese languages. The game was announced for Switch in 2019, then at the very end ofRead More →
The alleged shooter of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tetsuya Yamagami, told police he was motivated by Abe’s ties to the new messianic religious movement known as the Unification Church. Yamagami explained that his mother made a “huge donation” to the group, and he blamed the church for bankruptingRead More →
Japanese nuclear regulators on Friday approved a plan to discharge treated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, authorizing Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) to build discharge facilities. TEPCO said it plans to dump the treated water at an onshore facility, where it will be diluted withRead More →
South Korea will bring back joint military exercises with the United States that were scaled back or halted about four years ago under former President Donald Trump to facilitate its nuclear negotiations with North Korea. The government of President Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative who took office in May pledging toRead More →
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), the body that governs the country’s digital currency exchanges, has come under fire from criticism from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan’s financial market regulator. In a Financial Times (FT) report, a person close to the JVCEA and the government revealed that theRead More →
The new American Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, has landed. At a press conference, she stressed the importance of US engagement in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China’s growing presence there. Kennedy spoke to reporters shortly after leaving her plane in Sydney on Friday morning. She said: “The US-Australia partnershipRead More →
Lands Minister Tetsuo Saito spoke to reporters earlier this month. Japan’s lands ministry has come under fire for its list of all-male lecturers for a planned online course on community development for civil servants, with the minister on Friday describing the lack of female representation as “inappropriate”. The Ministry ofRead More →
Software outsourcing in the Japanese market The research report of the report is a wide-ranging analysis and Impact of COVID19 in the global market and detailed information with segmentation has been added in this intelligence report. In this report, a comprehensive analysis of the current global Japan software outsourcing marketRead More →
Comment this story Comment Whatever else killed George Washington, draining more than a third of his blood in less than half a day probably would have done it anyway. In the 19th century, bloodletting, as it was called, was the favored treatment of doctors for just about everything for twoRead More →
Advertising The widely reported assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has caused a wave of sadness in international public opinion. He also invited to reflect on the legacy of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister? The prevailing opinion, both in Japan and abroad, is that Abe, who served as primeRead More →
Deadline: November 15, 2022 Applications for the Canon Foundation and Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program 2023/2024 are now open. Based on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Canon Foundation in Europe (CFE) and Kyoto University (KU), the Japan-Africa Exchange Program between the Canon Foundation and Kyoto University started in 2018Read More →
Jul 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on before the 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodgers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez – USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Phillies: Ranking Every Player During All-Star Break by Rick Soisson If the Japanese team wantsRead More →
A balanced scoreline gave Japan a 102-81 victory over the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup on Tuesday night (July 19th) in Jakarta. In the qualifying game to determine the final team that will earn a place in the quarter-finals of the 16-nation tournament in the Indonesian capital, Japan hadRead More →
Nissan Japan announced today that it will temporarily stop taking orders for the Ariya B6 (2WD) and the new Fairlady Z, known simply as the Z in the North American market. The automaker cited a host of reasons, including parts delays resulting from semiconductor shortages, logistical issues caused by theRead More →
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong partnership with Japan has created the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), says its former chief executive. Admiral (Retired) Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar, met at the Japanese Ambassador’s official residence here, said the agency’s Japanese counterpart, the Japan Coast Guard, had been instrumental in the earlyRead More →
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TOKYO, July 19 (Reuters) – The moment he laid eyes on Shinzo Abe’s ashen face, Shingo Nakaoka knew any attempt to revive the former Japanese prime minister would likely be futile. By the time the 64-year-old doctor rushed to the scene from his nearby clinic minutes after Abe was shotRead More →
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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday it was working with Japan and existing partner Italy on its next-generation fighter jet programme, a joint concept analysis leading to decisions on deeper partnerships by the end of the year. . Reuters reported on Thursday that Britain and JapanRead More →
Consulting firm employee Misuzu Mukae began to worry about her professional skills in her mid-30s, so she decided to take action. “I felt that I might dry up when I turn 50, if nothing is done,” recalls Mukae, 42. To “update” her knowledge and connections, Mukae signed up for theRead More →
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RAF FAIRFORD, England — As military demand for data processing and distribution grows, General Atomics wants to provide users with a one-stop shop for the collection, analysis and assignment of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Andrew Majchrowicz, project manager for automation, autonomy and artificial intelligence at General Atomics, told C4ISRNET onRead More →
More than 40 percent of Defense Ministry-owned Self-Defense Forces facilities across Japan were built to the old seismic standards used before the country’s building standards law was revised, a report by the Japanese government revealed on Saturday. ministry. Of the SDF’s 23,254 buildings, warehouses, air traffic control towers and otherRead More →
China destroyed what appeared to be an object resembling a Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) aircraft in a desert area in Xinjiang, Asia Nikkei reported, citing the latest satellite images. Super Hornet for the Navy, Rafale for the Air Force – Did Waiver of CAATSA Help Boeing Closer to Indian NavyRead More →
File photo of His Excellency Ambassador Takahashi, Ambassador of Japan, delivering his official speech at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books, Bukit Jalil Pavilion. July 07, 2022 – Photo by Devan Manuel Saturday, July 16, 2022 9:55 PM MYT SHAH ALAM, July 16 – The annualRead More →
NatanaelGinting/iStock via Getty Images By Dina Ting, CFA, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton Exchange-Traded Funds Can Japan boost political and economic reform following the tragic death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and more electoral victory for his ruling coalition? Dina Ting, our head of index portfolioRead More →
Amsterdam lawyer Robert N. Going, who died in 2019, wrote “Honor Roll: The World War II Dead of Amsterdam, NY” in 2010. Using press clippings from Recorder, museum collections and diaries, Going compiled information on 176 Amsterdam-area men who died during the war. The first was William E. Hasenfuss, Jr.Read More →
One of the next Assassin’s Creed games will be set in Japan. Apparently, the game will be similar to RPGs like Odyssey and Valhalla. It’s been a whole week for the Assassin’s Creedfranchise with all sorts of rumors about the setting for the next game floating around. Rumor ofRead More →
Methanol-powered ships, like the tanker above, could help decarbonize shipping (Image from Stena file) Posted on July 15, 2022 at 01:51 by The Maritime Executive A joint European/Japanese research project aims to reduce the energy requirements and manufacturing costs of green methanol, Maersk’s future fuel of choice and one ofRead More →
TOKYO– The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has exposed long-suspected and little-known ties between him and a religious group that began in South Korea but has spread its influence around the world. Japanese police and media suggested that the alleged attacker, Tetsuya Yamagami, who was arrested atRead More →
Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has teamed up with property developer Tokyu Land Corporation (TLC) to develop offshore wind projects in northern Japan. The partners have formed a joint venture to co-develop the Aomori South offshore wind project. Named Aomori South Offshore Wind GK, the JV is developingRead More →
A Nintendo shelf in a store in Tokyo.Photo: PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images) Whereas nintendo news tends to focus on their upcoming Mario-centric games and not, say, the exciting additions at his business site, a recent update company about its corporate social responsibility or CSR policies stand outRead More →
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SYDNEY, July 13 (Reuters) – Japan plans to support India in driving the clean energy transition, expanding a program it launched last year for countries in South Asia. Southeast, Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday. Japan’s “Asian Energy Transition Initiative” initially aimed to support countries in the Association ofRead More →
TOKYO, July 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei stock average rebounded on Wednesday, lifted by chip-related stocks and airlines, but gains were capped by a sharp drop in energy stocks, crude oil falling amid concerns about the global economy. The Nikkei stock average added 0.33% to 26,423.11 at the midday break,Read More →
Japan held the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, four days after the country’s longest-serving prime minister was assassinated at a campaign rally. Driving the news: Family and close friends attended the private funeral Tuesday at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, as crowds gathered outside with flowers,Read More →
By Andrea Shalal and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will discuss ways to further tighten Western sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine when she meets Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday, the department said. of the Treasury. Yellen’s meeting will also focusRead More →
The members of OfflineTV had a comedic exchange live in Japan after discovering that Rachell “Valkyrae” and Lily “LilyPichu” were absent from the group. The OTV members went on a trip to Japan after announcing their plans last month. Members who have traveled include William “Scarra”, Jeremy “Disguised Toast”, LilyPichuRead More →
Abe, 67, was shot dead in the city of Nara on Friday as he delivered a speech in support of his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates in a murder that stunned a nation with one of the highest gun crime rates the lowest in the world. The country’s leaders hadRead More →
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Sunday’s sweeping election victory for Japan’s ruling conservative coalition could help pave the way for a historic overhaul of the country’s dovish constitution, but analysts warn such an overhaul is far from certain, noting a split fierce public on the issue. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party,Read More →
Microsoft’s Xbox series of consoles have already more than doubled Xbox One lifetime sales in Japan, the latest hardware sales data has revealed. Data released by Famitsu indicates that as of July 3, the Xbox Series X and Series S have sold some 260,504 units. According to the same source,Read More →
Young people across China are feeling the effects of the deteriorating labor market as the economic fallout from the government’s “zero Covid” strategy continues. University graduates are among those likely to be hardest hit by the impact of the lockdowns imposed earlier this year. More than 10 million students, aRead More →
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has canceled her port visit to Yokohama during her visit to Japan next week in deference to the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe , a Treasury official said on Saturday. . Abe was shot and killed onRead More →
Former President Donald Trump is in talks with the family of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the possibility of attending his funeral following his assassination. Mr Trump, who shared a close relationship with Mr Abe, said he was considering the logistics of his attendance and recalled heRead More →
A new market study from Marketreports.info, the Global software outsourcing to the Japanese market, is expected to experience tremendous growth in the coming years. Analysts also analyzed ongoing trends in Software outsourcing to Japan and growth opportunities in industries. These shareholders include the following manufacturers of outdoor advertising: IBM, Oracle,Read More →
TOWSON, Md. — For the second time at the 2022 Women’s World Lacrosse Championships, Japan dominated the Haudenosaunee Nationals. The Japanese, who won 12-6 Friday afternoon, for her second victory against the Haudenosaunee last week. The Japanese defense held the Haudenosaunee to just one goal in the firstRead More →
The University of Tokyo’s Yasuda Auditorium is seen in Bunkyo district, Tokyo on June 15, 2021. (Mainichi/Kimitaka Takeichi) TOKYO – A research team led by the University of Tokyo has expressed its view that the omicron BA.5 subvariant of the coronavirus spreading acrossRead More →
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday urged his South Korean counterpart to work to improve Tokyo-Seoul relations as they remain strained over issues related to Japan’s colonial rule on the Korean peninsula, including wartime labor issues. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks to reporters July 8, 2022 on theRead More →
Comment this story Comment TOKYO — All of Iwate Prefecture relied on Roki Sasaki three years ago. Sasaki, then 17, broke Shohei Ohtani’s high school record by throwing a fastball at 101 mph and was expected to lead Ofunato High to its first shot in 35 years when competing atRead More →
Quantum Machines partners with Toyota Tsusho for the Japanese market Toyota Tsusho is a member of the Toyota Group, but they are involved in many other industries besides automotive. The company operates in approximately 130 countries and has more than 65,000. Major businesses include Metals, Global Parts & Logistics, Automotive,Read More →
It’s been a busy day for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, which held its 2022 business strategy presentation today at the Hikosen Theater in Ueno, a district of Taito City in Tokyo. A number of key topics were presented by the new President of Japan, Takami Ohbari.including NJPW’s plans to perform outsideRead More →
Former WWE star and former three-time WWE United States Champion Rusev who currently works under the new ring name Miro in All Elite Wrestling and former AEW TNT Champion recently revealed that he enjoys working at Japan but didn’t like to stay there for long. Miro first came to WWERead More →
The traditional natural signs of the season are missing. There is room for debate on the exact start of summer. Maybe you’re starting from the meteorological perspective that the first day of June is also the first day of summer, or maybe you’re following the astronomical perspective that it beginsRead More →
Perhaps confusing to people in the US financial media who in recent months had announced a new BOJ QE. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The total assets of the Bank of Japan balance sheet to June 30 fell 3.8 trillion yen from May, the second consecutive month of declineRead More →
The introduction of a prison term of up to a year and other tougher penalties for online insults will go into effect on Thursday as part of Japan’s efforts to crack down on cyberbullying. The revised Penal Code will also increase the fine for insults to 300,000 yen ($2,200), raisingRead More →
The National Diet building is visible in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo. (Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi) TOKYO — A total of 80 percent of candidates in the July 10 House of Councilors election who responded to a recent Mainichi Shimbun poll called for aRead More →
Early July is the cue for Japanese surfers and sun-seekers to hit beaches across the country – and one Pacific Coast beach is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure their time in the water goes smoothly. proceeds without incident. Officials in Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, have introduced anRead More →
The WTTC’s Economic Impact Report (EIR) forecasts that Japan’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute nearly 40 trillion yen ($293.5 billion) to the country’s GDP by the end of the year. end of 2023, only 2.2% below 2019 levels. The report marked 2021 as the start of theRead More →
Tens of millions of mobile phone users in Japan were unable to go online for most of the weekend in what would be the country’s worst service outage in terms of the number of lines affected. Mobile phone company KDDI said the disruption started early Saturday and continued through Sunday,Read More →
After passing through Almine Rech Paris with “This Is Your Lucky Day” and his recent collaboration with Hypebeans, the prestigious coffee shops of Hong Kong and Seoul, Javier Calleja arrives on June 25 in Tokyo to inaugurate a new personal exhibition curated by Nanzuka , “M. Günter, The Cat Show”.Read More →
Introduction On February 8, 2022, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC) has published its “survey report on the acquisition of information systems by public administrations” (“Report“)1 . The report was prepared based on a factual investigation conducted by the JFTC and with reference to the discussions held at the “InformationRead More →
World champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan are aiming to become world number one for the first time after winning the Malaysian Open men’s doubles title in style. Yesterday, the world number 2 came out on top against world number 7 Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto of Indonesia in a sensational 24-22,Read More →
French judicial authorities are said to be in Japan to investigate allegations that former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn misappropriated funds from the company’s French partner, Renault, for his personal use. Renault was also led by Ghosn. French media report that those responsible, including an investigating judge, arrived in JapanRead More →
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The leading figures in Japan’s new professional rugby competition face the future with confidence after an inaugural season that wowed fans and confirmed the league’s appeal for top players of the world. Japan Rugby League One faced headwinds early on as COVID-19 forced the cancellationRead More →
Author: Yasuyuki Todo, Waseda University Global supply chains are being reorganized as Western countries attempt to decouple from the Chinese economy and businesses become increasingly aware of the risks of supply chain disruption following COVID-19 shutdowns. COVID-19. Many countries have policies in place to support the restructuring of global supplyRead More →
After two comfortable victories against Uruguay, Japan faced reality on Saturday July 2 in a 42-23 loss to Six Nations champions France. Japan coach Jamie Joseph made six changes to the side that beat Uruguay 43-7 on June 25. Joseph recalled South Africa-born Wimpie van der Walt to second tierRead More →
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLAN) Navy ships were seen circling Japan for days from June 12, involving two Chinese missile destroyers and a supply ship, a announced the Japanese Ministry of Defense on June 30. The ministry said in a statement (pdf) that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) detectedRead More →
Chinese vessels operating near Japan on June 24, 2022. Image by Japanese MoD A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) surface group entered the East China Sea on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Japanese Defense Ministry. The surface group has completed a near circuit of Japan since being sightedRead More →
BURLINGTON- Labcorp (NYSE: HL) will increase its international presence in Japan by expanding CB Trial Laboratory, the central laboratory co-managed by Labcorp Drug Development and BML, one of Japan’s leading providers of clinical laboratory testing services, the Burlington, Carolina-based company announced. North last month. “The lab expansion provides additional capacityRead More →
The government asks citizens to reduce their electricity consumption as much as possible. Tokyo: The highest temperatures in at least 147 years scorched much of eastern Japan for a week from Friday, with the government asking citizens to reduce electricity consumption as much as possible, while continuing to do operateRead More →
Japan’s average land price as of January 1 was up 0.5% from a year earlier, the National Tax Agency said on Friday, rebounding from a slump in 2021 as the country recovered from the coronavirus pandemic. While 20 of the country’s 47 prefectures saw increases, 13 more than in 2021,Read More →