Japan to avoid recession, but Q2 growth forecasts cut Japan's economy likely grew and avoided slipping into recession this quarter but an extension of emergency measures to stem a rise in coronavirus infections has ... Business • 11 hrs
Americans admit helping Nissan chief Ghosn flee Japan An American father-son duo accused of orchestrating former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's audacious escape from Japan admitted their role as they made their first appearance ... World • 14 Jun
Japan upgrades Q1 GDP on smaller hit to domestic demand Japan's economy shrank less than initially reported in the first quarter on smaller cuts to plant and equipment spending, but the coronavirus pandemic still dealt ... Business • 08 Jun
Japan's household spending growth hits record Japan's household spending jumped the most in at least two decade in April as consumers splurged on cars, clothing and beauty services, though the gains ... Business • 04 Jun
US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan The US warned its citizens not to travel to Olympic host Japan, citing the growing risk of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Asian nation just ... World • 24 May
Japanese exports see biggest increase in 10 years Japan's exports saw the biggest increase since 2010 in April while capital spending perked up on surging global demand for cars and electronics. Business • 20 May
Japan's economy slumps back into decline in Q1 Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as a slow vaccine rollout and new Covid-19 infections hit spending on items such as ... Business • 18 May
Toshiba says unit hacked by DarkSide A Toshiba business unit said today it was hacked by the DarkSide ransomware group, overshadowing an announcement of a strategic review for the Japanese conglomerate ... Business • 14 May
Toyota expects profit rebound, shrugs off pandemic slum Toyota said today that it expects operating profit to grow by 14% to 2.50 trillion yen ($23 billion) this year as it shrugs off a ... Business • 12 May
Nissan posts record loss due to Covid, chip shortage Nissan Motor has today reported a record annual loss as the coronavirus pandemic hit vehicle sales and a global shortage of semiconductors forced the carmaker ... Business • 11 May
Japan town builds giant squid with Covid-19 relief fund A Japanese costal town has drawn ire on social media for using some of the coronavirus relief funds it was given by the government to ... News Lens • 05 May
Japan's consumer prices down again in March Japan's core consumer prices fell for the eighth month in a row in March and analysts expect further drops ahead due to the drag from ... Business • 23 Apr
South Korea court dismisses 'comfort women' case A South Korean court has dismissed a case brought by a handful of World War II sex slaves and their families against the Japanese government, ... World • 21 Apr
Japan to release treated Fukushima water into sea Japan will release more than a million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, the government said today, triggering ... World • 13 Apr
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing raises profit outlook Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing said today it expects a stronger rebound in full-year operating profit driven by a solid performance in East Asian countries ... Business • 08 Apr
BoJ's Kuroda offers cautiously upbeat view on growth Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has today offered a cautiously optimistic view of the economy, saying that global and Japanese growth are picking up ... Business • 30 Mar
Japan's stance on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional' Japan's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a court ruled today, in a landmark first verdict on the issue that was welcomed with joy ... World • 17 Mar
Japan falls silent to remember tsunami disaster Japan fell silent today to mark ten years since the worst natural disaster in the country's living memory: a powerful earthquake, deadly tsunami and nuclear ... World • 11 Mar
In Pictures: Japan's tsunami then and now These photos show how Japan has spent a decade rebuilding after the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011. World • 10 Mar
Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster in numbers Japan this week marks ten years since the worst natural disaster in the country's living memory, the massive earthquake, deadly tsunami and nuclear meltdown of ... World • 10 Mar
Japan downgrades Q4 GDP as companies cut spending Japan's economy expanded at a slower than initially reported pace in the fourth quarter, with firms tightening spending on plant and equipment as the coronavirus ... Business • 09 Mar
US men accused of aiding Ghosn escape arrive in Japan A US father-son pair accused of helping former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in his escape from Japan arrived in Tokyo after losing their battle against ... World • 02 Mar
Japan extends economic recovery on strong exports Japan's economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, extending the recovery from its worst postwar recession thanks to a rebound in overseas demand ... Business • 15 Feb
Japanese beermaker Asahi sees 2021 profit recovery Japanese beverage group Asahi Group Holdings has forecast that its full-year operating profit will exceed levels seen in 2019. Business • 12 Feb
Tokyo 2020 chief Mori resigns over sexist comments Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori has resigned after making sexist comments that caused an international outcry with less than six months until the virus-postponed ... World • 12 Feb
