Japan Leading Index Rises In May

Japan's leading index increased more than expected in May after falling in the previous three months, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Monday. The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 105.3 in May from 104.2 …

Japan Real Wages Decline At Fastest Pace Since 2023

Japan's real wages logged its biggest fall in 20 months in May, data released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare showed on Monday. Inflation-adjusted real wages decreased 2.9 percent year-on-year in May, which was sharper than the 2.0 percent …

Japan's May real wages fall the most in nearly two years

By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese real wages in May fell at the fastest pace in nearly two years as persistent inflation continued to outpace wage growth and hinder consumption-led growth in the world's fourth-largest economy, government data …

A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan

Past the ticket gates, Spencer Walther emerges from the subway, lugging what looks like a large laundry bag. “Welcome! Welcome to Tokyo!” I squeal, hopping up and down as he deposits his ticket and squeezes past the barrier. “Is this...?” “Yep, meet …

Japan May Give Philippine Navy a Major Boost

  Japan is planning further assistance to the armed forces of the Philippines through a transfer of up to six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, which will be available after their replacement by new Mogami-class frigates beginning in 2027. Japan is also …

Japan sees dip in U.S. student visas due to Trump’s policies

The number of U.S. student visas issued to Japanese dropped by 40 percent in May compared to previous years, according to data released by the U.S. Department of State.  Known as F-1 visas, the decline in student visas issued to Japanese nationals studying …

CAAT warns passengers of new power bank restrictions on Japan-bound flights

Victims mourned 7 years after Western Japan rain disaster

Sunday marked the seventh anniversary of the issuing of the first in a series of special heavy rain warnings in the disaster, in which torrential rains caused floods and landslides. The city of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, which saw many casualties in …

Japan switches back to nuclear, 14 years after Fukushima

In Japan, pre-indictment detention can last up to 23 days, extendable by multiple rearrests