Japan Economy Shrinks in April-June on Weak Consumption, Exports
Tokyo, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese economy contracted in
Prolonged Slump Foreseen for Low-Grade Japan Corporate Bonds
Tokyo, Aug 12 (Jiji Press)- Recent bankruptcies of two midsize Japanese real estate developers have splashed cold water on the nation's corporate bond market, with investors increasingly shunning l
Sales of Air Conditioners, Fans Surge As Mercury Hits Records
Tokyo, Aug. 11 (Jiji Press)--Air conditioners and electric fans are
Water Treatment Biz Booming, Japan Firms Enjoying Big Share
Tokyo, Aug 8 (Jiji Press)- At a time when rapid global population growth and climate change are causing fears about serious future wager shortages, Japanese companies are vigorous in the water trea
Indonesian Nurses Arrive in Japan
Tokyo, Aug 8 (Jiji Press) - The first batch of Indonesian nurses and caregivers allowed to work in Japan under a bilateral economic partnership agreement came to Japan Thursday.
Japan May Use Warships to Escort Tankers
Tokyo, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Some ruling party lawmakers on Tuesday proposed that Japan use its warships to escort tankers shipping oil from the Middle East to Japan.
Hiroshima Renews Plea for Nuclear Arms Elimination
Hiroshima, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba on Wednesday renewed his call for the elimination of nuclear weapons at a ceremony to mark the 63rd anniversary of the U.S.
Japan Govt Stresses Need to Help Working Generations
Tokyo, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government on Tuesday
Fukuda Vows to Pursue Reforms
Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on Saturday renewed his resolve to pursue reforms so that his government can better meet the needs of the public.
Japan Warned of Radioactive Leak from U.S. Sub
Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Japan has been warned of a radioactive
leak from a U.S. nuclear submarine that made port calls in Japan, the
Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
