Japan's economy suffers first quarterly contraction in a year

Shrinking economy The economy shrank by 0.2 percent on a quarterly basis, exceeding expectations. This downturn poses a challenge for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of the parliamentary elections in July, as voters are already frustrated with rising …

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): continuing dense ash emissions

Fri, 16 May 2025, 05:39 | BY: MARTIN Abundant ash emissions from Sakurajima on 15 May (image: TomomiKagoshima) The explosive eruption at the volcano goes on. On 15 May, the volcano produced frequent ash emissions from the summit crater that lasted several …

Japan to ease 1-year buyback rule for stockpiled rice

The agriculture ministry Thursday decided to ease a key bidding rule for government-stockpiled rice that requires a buyback within a year, in a bid to promote the circulation of such rice in the market. The government has held three auctions to sell …

History Today: How Japan’s Tabei Junko became first woman to conquer Mount Everest

On May 16, 1975, Tabei Junko from Japan, along with Ang Tsering from Nepal, became the first woman to reach the top of Mount Everest. A few days before the achievement, Tabei and four other climbers were caught in an avalanche and buried in snow. No one …

Japan's quarterly GDP shrinks for first time in a year

Japan's economy contracted by 0.2% between January and March, the first quarterly drop in a year, according to cabinet office data released today. The world's fourth-largest economy is trying to negotiate relief from punishing US trade tariffs as …

BREAKING NEWS: Japan's economy contracts annualized real 0.7% in Jan.-March

Japan – Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Launches a New Projection-type Hall Lantern for Overseas Markets

Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced that it has developed of a new projection-type lantern for use in elevator halls for overseas markets, and that this product will …

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Japan South Korea Stolen Statue

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Morning sunshine then windy with a few scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 84F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy …