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Joe Biden Blocks $14.9 Billion U.S.-Japan Steel Deal Over National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security risks and concerns over foreign control of critical industries
In a landmark decision reflecting heightened national security concerns, President Joe Biden has blocked Japan’s Nippon … Continue Reading
Honda And Nissan In Early Merger Talks To Combat Electric Vehicle Competition
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger as Japanese Automakers Struggle to Compete with Growing EV Dominance in China
Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s leading automakers, are reportedly exploring a potential merger to strengthen their position against electric vehicle (EV) competitors, … Continue Reading
Tokyo Embraces 4-Day Workweek to Boost Family Time And Combat Low Fertility Rates
Tokyo’s Bold Move, Introducing a 4-Day Workweek to Combat Declining Birth Rates, Support Working Parents, and Foster Better Work-Life Balance
In a groundbreaking move, Tokyo is set to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees. This initiative aims to tackle … Continue Reading
Omar Nok Completes 46,000 km Adventure to Japan By Trekking
A 30-year-old adventurer from Egypt, Omar Nok, has made headlines by completing a 46,239-kilometer journey across Asia without ever boarding a plane.
His incredible trek spanned over nine months, crossing a dozen countries, and garnered him over 750,000 Instagram followers… Continue Reading
WWII-Era U.S. Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Disrupting Flights
The explosion occurred despite the bomb having been buried underground since the war, highlighting ongoing concerns about wartime remnants across Japan.
Tokyo, Japan — An unexploded World War II-era bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, … Continue Reading
World’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Acquitted in Japan After 56 Years
Iwao Hakamada was arrested in 1966 while working at a miso processing plant in Shizuoka, west of Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan – Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted by a Japanese court after spending more … Continue Reading
Japan Braces for Typhoon Shanshan: Thousands Evacuated, Travel Disrupted
56,000 Japanese Evacuates As Typhoon Shanshan Draws Closer
Japan is on high alert as Typhoon Shanshan, the strongest storm of the year, barrels toward the southern island of Kyushu. Authorities have urged tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, … Continue Reading
Japan issues rare earthquake warning after powerful quake in Kyushu
Japan has issued an unprecedented warning of an increased risk of a major earthquake following a 7.1 magnitude tremor off Kyushu’s coast.
The advisory, which was announced Thursday night, urges residents to stay alert but not to evacuate. Authorities stress … Continue Reading
Japan to Welcome 820,000 Foreign Workers Amidst Shortage Crisis
In a move aimed at addressing Japan’s pressing labor shortage, the Japanese government has expanded its foreign skilled worker visa program, welcoming professionals from additional industries.
The cabinet’s decision, marking the first expansion since the program’s inception in 2019, … Continue Reading
strong earthquakes Hit Japan, Triggers tsunami Warnings
Japan has issued tsunami warnings Monday after a series of strong earthquakes hit the Sea of Japan, local authorities have confirmed.
The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p.m., … Continue Reading