Japan's PM sorry for skipping page of Hiroshima speech Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has apologised for accidentally skipping parts of a speech in Hiroshima to mark the anniversary of the atomic bombing of … World • 06 Aug 21
Japan to extend Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo Japan's government is to extend a virus state of emergency in Tokyo and impose the measure in four more regions, as cases surge a week … World • 30 Jul 21
Key dates in the Carlos Ghosn saga From his shock detention to an audacious escape from Japan, the rollercoaster saga of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn made headlines around the world. World • 19 Jul 21
15 new Covid cases linked to Olympics, one at village Tokyo Olympics organisers have reported a case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the games that begin … Coronavirus • 17 Jul 21
Dozens still missing after landslides in Japan Teams will tomorrow resume the desperate search for survivors after a landslide in a Japanese holiday town at the weekend. World • 05 Jul 21
Search for survivors in landslide-hit Japan town Rescuers in a Japanese holiday town hit by a deadly landslide were forced to suspend their search for survivors several times today as more rain … World • 04 Jul 21
Bank of Japan announces first green investment fund Japan's central bank has today announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target of … Business • 18 Jun 21
Bear shot dead after rampaging through Japanese city Hunters shot and killed a brown bear in northern Japan after it rampaged through a city, injuring four people including a soldier and lumbering across … World • 18 Jun 21
Japanese exports see biggest jump in 41 years Japan's exports rose at the fastest pace since 1980 in May and a key gauge of capital spending grew, helping the world's third largest economy … Business • 16 Jun 21
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 • 15 Jun 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
