Economy
-
Japan to participate in British project to develop next-generation nuclear reactor
The British government has selected a team including the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) to develo...
September 6, 2022
-
BOJ policy at crossroads with inflation above 2% Target
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Inflation in Japan has climbed at a pace beyond the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, ...
September 6, 2022
-
Convenience stores in Japan become ‘one-stop shops’ with more clothes, household goods
Major convenience store operators are finding new business opportunities in areas such as clothing a...
September 3, 2022
-
Russian Deputy PM Meets Mitsui Official over Sakhalin-2
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has had talks with a senior officia...
September 2, 2022
-
Car-sharing services forced to hike fees but offering extras to customers
As gas and vehicle prices soar, car-sharing service providers are being forced to raise their fees. ...
September 2, 2022
-
Price hikes to affect more than 20,000 food products in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — More than 20,000 food products face price hikes this year, the latest tally by ...
September 2, 2022
-
‘Urban mining’ to ramp up recovery of rare metals like lithium, cobalt from discarded electronics
The Environment Ministry plans to double the amount of metal recycled from discarded electronic devi...
August 31, 2022
-
Russia OK’s trader Mitsui’s investment in new Sakhalin-2 operator
TOKYO, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press) — The Russian government has approved a plan for Japanese trading house ...
August 31, 2022
-
Minimum wages to top govt recommendation in 22 prefectures
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Minimum hourly wages for fiscal 2022 will rise more than recommended by the gov...
August 24, 2022
-
Firms turning to ‘evangelists’ to boost IT understanding
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese corporations are increasingly employing “evangelists” to promote and i...
August 22, 2022
-
Japan CPI posts fastest rise in over 7 yrs
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Core consumer prices in Japan rose 2.4 % from a year earlier in July, marking t...
August 19, 2022
-
Fundamental action required to raise wages
The government should take fundamental action to bring about higher wages, with July’s consumer pric...
August 19, 2022
-
Average pump price falls to ¥169.8
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan as of Monday fell ¥0.3 from...
August 18, 2022
-
Govt asks Mitsubishi to consider investing in new Russian operator of Sakhalin 2
The government asked Mitsubishi Corp. to consider investing in the new Russian operator of the Sakha...
August 18, 2022
-
Govt to keep imported wheat prices unchanged
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed officials Monday to keep the prices of ...
August 17, 2022
Top Articles in Business
-
Foreign Tourists Set New Record in March; 30% Drop in Visitors from Middle East
-
Japan’s ANA to Introduce Fuel Surcharges to Domestic Flights from Fy27, Driven by Rising Fuel Costs, Declining Profits
-
Toyota Motor to Begin Full-Scale Hydrogen Production in May; Mass Production and Sales of Equipment Planned to Start in 2029
-
Middle Powers Should Create Alternative to WTO, Says Research Group
-
Airborne Cellular Stations to Be Tested in Ishikawa, Miyagi; Aim to Ensure Communication During Disasters
JN TOP STORIES
-
Tokyo Vice Governor: Sushi Tech Tokyo Garners Tangible Business Opportunities for Startups
-
Japan to Host Leaders from Major Cities from Around the World for G-NETS Summit
-
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya Becomes First Person to Run a Sub-2-hour Marathon to Win in London
-
Govt to Support Universities in 17 Strategic Fields to Boost Human Resources Development
-
Dutch Man Injured on Closed Mt. Fuji Route, Having Fallen While Descending, Fracturing Ankle
-
Undrafted Japanese Kicker Signs with Raiders; ‘My Appeal Is My Accuracy’
-
Dior’s New Concept Store in Tokyo’s Trendy Daikanyama Area Incorporates Japanese Beauty, Craftsmanship
-
Number of Immigration Officer-Escorted Forced Deportations in Japan Hits Record
-
Spring Bear Hunting Gets Fully Underway As Prefectures Deal With Lack of Experienced Personnel
-
Govt May Revise Law to Allow Export of Defense Equipment for Free