Niigata government to dispose of radioactive mud stored since Fukushima crisis
NIIGATA, Jan 8, 2019, Japan Times. The Niigata Prefectural Government said Tuesday it will dispose…
Japan
Japan is an economy of 127 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Japan’s real GDP was USD 4.4 trillion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 36,000. By 2016, its real GDP grew to USD 6 trillion, while its per capita GDP to USD 48,000. It is the world’s third largest economy.
Nissan’s Ghosn denies alleged financial misconduct in Tokyo court
TOKYO, Jan 8, 2019, Kyodo. Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Tuesday declared…
Abe expresses “dismay” at forced labor victims attempt to seize Japanese company assets
TOKYO, Jan 7, 2019, Hankyoreh. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responded with “serious dismay” to…
Self-driving train hits the rails in Tokyo
TOKYO, Jan 7, 2019, NHK. A major Japanese railway operator has tested a self-driving train…
Japan’s departure tax launched
TOKYO, Jan 7, 2019, NHK. Japan has launched a departure tax for Japanese and foreigners…
Russian-Japanese peace treaty will be beneficial for US
TOKYO, Jan 6, 2019, TASS. The signing of a peace treaty between Japan and Russia…
Record $3.1 million paid in New Year’s tuna auction at Japan
TOKYO, Jan 5, 2019, AFP. A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.1 million for…
Kobayashi claims 4th straight World Cup victory
INNSBRUCK, Jan 5, 2019, Kyodo News. Ryoyu Kobayashi won his fourth World Cup title in…
Japan, S Korea need to resolve radar issue swiftly: Kono
TOKYO, Jan 5, 2019, Kyodo. The foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday…
Car attacker in Tokyo says he kept foot on gas pedal while hitting crowd
TOKYO, Jan 4, 2019, Kyodo. A man arrested for deliberately plowing a rented car into…
[Analytics] Japan to focus on electronic warfare and cyber areas: Fresh approach to Russia?
TOKYO, Jan 4, 2019, Modern Tokyo Times. The government of Japan is focused on a…
Emperor Akihito greets well-wishers in final New Year’s address
TOKYO, Jan 2, 2019, Kyodo News. Emperor Akihito spoke of his hopes for world peace…