NYK Launches Innovative Mooring System in Japan

On May 13, NYK, JERA Co., Inc., and Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure unveiled a groundbreaking DynaMoor mooring system at JERA’s Hitachinaka Thermal Power Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. This system, designed to minimize ship sway and enhance …

Japan’s Nikkei jumps to 3-month peak on Sino-US tariff truce

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped to the highest in almost three months on Tuesday as the US and China agreed to temporarily slash harsh reciprocal tariffs, easing concerns that their trade war could trigger a global recession. The Nikkei surged …

Sa’ar in Japan for first official visit by Israeli FM in 15 years

(May 13, 2025 / JNS) Gideon Sa’ar arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking the first visit by an Israeli foreign minister to Japan in 15 years. Sa’ar is expected to hold high-level meetings with senior Japanese officials, including his counterpart Takeshi …

Japan will closely monitor trade talks, respond accordingly, spokesperson says

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary says the government will closely examine the effects of trade talks between the United States and China, before responding accordingly. Hayashi Yoshimasa spoke to reporters on Tuesday about any impact the talks between …

Japan reiterates push for dialogue toward peace deal with Russia — PM

TOKYO, May 13. /TASS/. Japan is pursuing information exchanges with Russia and dialogue aimed at a peace deal, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said. "We would like to make efforts toward resolving the issue of the ownership of the four …

Father of boy accused of murder in east Japan: 'I feared he might do something'

The area where the woman was found collapsed is pictured in Chiba's Wakaba Ward on May 11, 2025. (Mainichi/Honami Hayashi) CHIBA -- The father of a 15-year-old student arrested on suspicion of murdering an elderly woman who was found stabbed in a …

India seeks deeper defence ties with Japan amid push for strategic self-reliance

India is seeking to deepen defence cooperation with Japan as both nations pursue military modernisation and aim to reduce dependence on traditional arms suppliers – a strategic alignment analysts say reflects shared regional concerns and a growing appetite …

World trade chief says global free trade is in a ‘crisis’ while on visit to Japan

Rapidus Begins 2-nm Chip Pilot Production, Vital for Japan's Tech Future

このページを 日本語 で読む Rapidus is leading Japan's push to establish domestic production of next-generation semiconductors. In April, the company began prototyping chips at its factory in Chitose, Hokkaido. This marks a crucial step in tackling two of its …

World trade chief says global free trade is in a 'crisis' while on visit to Japan

WTO Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met Japanese Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba. She highlighted the crisis in global free trade. Okonjo-Iweala urged Japan to champion open markets. This comes amid the trade disruptions by U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. …