World news about “Japan” published by euronews.
Japanese zookeepers train for animal break-outs – nocomment Keepers at a Tokyo zoo round up a life-sized paper mache rhino in a training drill for staff to help them dealing with animal escapes. 09/02/2012
Upbeat forecast from Toyota Toyota, Japan’s biggest carmaker, has said it sees its full-year profit being much better than it had previously predicted. That is because of cut costs… 07/02/2012
Mitsubishi puts the brakes on European production Mitsubishi Motors has said it will stop production at its only factory in western Europe at the end of this year. The Netherlands Car, or NedCar, plant in… 06/02/2012
Panasonic joins Sony and Sharp in sea of red ink Japanese Consumer electronics giant Panasonic has warned it is heading for a record annual net loss of 7.78 billion euros. As with its rivals Sony and… 03/02/2012
Disasters force Honda to slash profit outlook Honda has slashed its forecast for annual profit to the lowest in three years but is anticipating a healthy rebound next year. Japan’s third largest… 31/01/2012
Japanese scientists discover flu clue This is the world’s first 3D look at the inside of the flu virus. The pictures were produced by a team of scientists at the Univeristy of Tokyo in Japan. 26/01/2012
NEC under pressure cuts jobs Japanese electronics firm NEC is to layoff nearly 10 percent of its workers. The 10,000 jobs will be cut to try to reduce costs as competition from foreign… 26/01/2012
Japan experiences first trade deficit since 1980 For the first time in more than 30 years Japan imported more than it exported. That annual trade deficit in 2011 came as the nuclear power shutdowns after… 25/01/2012
Back in the Day: end of WWII comes 28 years late for Japanese soldierJanuary 24, 1972 After 28 years hiding in the jungle in Guam where he had been fighting in World War II, Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi is discovered by local… 23/01/2012
Japan’s Noda eyes tax hikes as new ministers named Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has replaced five members of his cabinet as he plans to push ahead with new tax hikes. Katsuya Okada, a former… 13/01/2012
Japan joins US, EU in Iranian oil embargo As the EU finalises sanctions against Iran, Japan has become the latest country to impose measures against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme… 12/01/2012
Japan’s Olympus sues bosses over scandal Olympus is suing its current president and 18 other executives, past and present, for 37 million euros in compensation over a massive accounting scandal… 10/01/2012
Sumo champion rings in 2012 in Japan – nocomment Japan’s sumo champion, Hakuho, welcomed in the new year with an ancient sumo ritual at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. 06/01/2012
Workers pray for business success in Japan – nocomment While concerns over the global economy and European debt problems linger into 2012, thousands of Japanese business people were on Wednesday making their… 05/01/2012
‘God help us’ say Japanese businesses Japanese business leaders have been making their tradition annual new year visit to pray at a shrine in Tokyo which is considered to be lucky for… 04/01/2012
Japan’s Emperor sends best wishes for 2012 – nocomment Japan’s Emperor Akihito waved to cheering New Year well-wishers and said he shared in the disaster-struck nation’s pain and hoped for its recovery. 03/01/2012
Thai floods hit Japanese factory output Japan’s factories cut output more than expected in November due to supply disruptions from flooding in Thailand. Industrial output fell 2.6 percent last… 28/12/2011
Arms export ban lifted by Japan Japan has lifted its self-imposed ban on exporting arms. The decision, announced by Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura comes amid growing concern on… 27/12/2011
Japanese utility company asks for more bailout funds Compensation claims have forced the Tokyo Electric Power company to ask for more government bailout funds amid growing speculation Japan’s biggest utility… 27/12/2011
Toyota upbeat for 2012 bounce-back The Japanese car giant Toyota has a positive view of the year to come. It has forecast a 20 per cent leap in global sales for 2012 to a record 8.5 million… 22/12/2011
Tokyo Olympus buildings raided in accounting scandal Dozens of investigators have raided buildings belonging to the Japanese company Olympus in Tokyo. Their inquiry revolves around an accounting scandal that… 21/12/2011
Sony hangs hopes on Vita Sony has started selling its latest handheld videogame device — the PlayStation Vita. It is in the shops in Japan, just in time for the pre-Christmas sales… 19/12/2011
Olympus reveals massive balance sheet hitThe true cost of Olympus’ 13-year long fraud has been revealed. The disgraced Japanese camera and medical equipment maker has met a deadline for filing… 14/12/2011
Swarovski crystal toilet goes on display in Tokyo – nocomment It’s more flash than flush – a toilet decorated with 72,000 pieces of Swarovski crystal has gone on display in Japan. Although it isn’t for sale, the… 14/12/2011
Floods and strong yen sink Toyota’s profits Toyota has more than halved its annual profit forecast. It has been cut to the equivalent of less than two billion euros because of the strong yen and… 09/12/2011
Fukushima Christmas spirit – nocomment With the holiday season quickly approaching, a Santa Claus from Finland brought the joy of Christmas to Japanese children still living in evacuation centres… 07/12/2011
Olympus report urges legal action A damning report has been released by the independent panel of experts looking into the accounting scandal at Olympus. It urges legal action against the… 06/12/2011
Most expensive car crash ever? – nocomment In what could be the most expensive pile-up in history, crumpled Ferraris and other supercars littered a Japanese expressway after a huge crash on Sunday… 05/12/2011
Woodford to help with Olympus prosecution The British former boss of Olympus Corp. Michael Woodford has met with Japanese police and prosecutors, the first time he has been back in Japan since fleeing… 24/11/2011
Japan exits recession Japan’s economy has rebounded. It expanding by 1.5 percent in the third quarter and six percent year on year. It is recovering from a recession triggered… 14/11/2011
TDK slashes jobs The strong yen is one reason why TDK has announced plans to lay off 11,000 people — that is around 12 percent of its workforce. The Japanese electronic… 31/10/2011
Tokyo’s yen move hits markets The Japanese government’s decision to sell the yen to bring it down from the latest record high against the dollar had a negative effect on share prices… 31/10/2011
Nintendo warns of first ever loss Nintendo says it will post its first ever annual net loss this financial year — of around 188 million euros. The soaring value of the yen against other… 27/10/2011
Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes first commercial flight – nocomment All Nippon Airlines and planemaker Boeing had something to show off this morning; the first commercial flight of a 787 “Dreamliner”. 26/10/2011
Strong yen makes Tokyo intervention more likely Japan’s finance minister Jun Azumi has flagged up a possible currency intervention by the government as the yen hit a record high against the dollar. He said… 24/10/2011
iPhone 4S = 4 Steve Jobs?A man wearing a mask of Apple founder Steve Jobs stands in a line to buy an iPhone 4S at an Apple Store in Tokyo. Fans snapped up the final gadget unveiled… 14/10/2011
Vettel hungry for more Sebastian Vettel insists he and Red Bull are not going to rest on their laurels after the German became Formula One’s youngest double world champion on… 10/10/2011
Smart devices save energy at CEATEC Saving energy was the theme running through this year’s CEATEC Japan, one of Asia’s largest technology exhibitions. 10/10/2011
Vettel claims crown to become youngest double winner Sebastian Vettel is the youngest double Formula One champion in history. The Red Bull ace clinched his second championship in the Japanese Grand Prix, his… 09/10/2011
Japan expo shows the future of technology Smart phones that can scan for radiation are a huge draw at CEATEC – Japan’s biggest IT and electronics trade show. The country’s largest mobile phone… 04/10/2011
The perfect car for people no-one listens to!A man registers his wish for the ideal car for the future to the Mimi car (Mimi refers to ear in Japanese) at the CEATEC JAPAN 2011 electronics show in Tokyo… 04/10/2011
Making sense of maths Maths is certainly a mental challenge but it can also be fun, and ultimately rewarding. We look at schools in the US, Japan and China and compare their… 29/09/2011
USA: Boeing delivers its first 787 Dreamliner – nocomment After a three-year delay Boeing has finally delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways (ANA) at a ceremony at Everett, Washington on Monday. 27/09/2011
Boeing’s Dreamliner delivered – finally After a three-year delay Boeing has finally delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways (ANA) at a ceremony at Everett, Washington. The… 26/09/2011
Typhoon brings misery to Japan – nocomment A powerful typhoon struck Japan on Wednesday, pummelling the Tokyo area with heavy rain, disrupting public transportation and leaving four people dead. 22/09/2011
New Guinness record holders – nocomment New entrants in the 2012 Guinness World Records book. The weird and wonderful talents of new Guinness world record holders displayed in London. 17/09/2011
All Blacks crush Japan World Cup hosts New Zealand produced a stunning display to thump Japan 83-7 in their Pool A clash in Hamilton on Friday. The All Blacks dominated from the… 16/09/2011
New Zealand vs Japan Preview New Zealand will be looking to make it two wins from two games in group A when they lock horns with Japan in Hamilton on Friday. Team captain Richie McCaw… 15/09/2011
Japan remembers six months after deadly tsunami – nocomment While the world is watching at the USA for 9/11 ceremonies, Japanese are honouring tsunami’s victims, six months after the tragedy happened. 12/09/2011
France prepare for Brave Blossoms New Zealand’s Pool A rivals France are in action Saturday when they take on Japan in Auckland. Although Les Bleus should not face too many difficulties in… 09/09/2011
Honda recalling nearly one million cars Honda is to recall 960,000 of its Fit small car – known as the Jazz in some markets – as well as some CR-V and CR-Z models. The Japanese carmaker said it… 05/09/2011
Stronger yen hits Japan’s industrial output growth Japanese factory output rose less than forecast in July and companies surveyed by the government said they expect production to dip next month. That is… 31/08/2011
More budgetary discipline in the euro zone In this week’s edition of Business Agenda we bring you the latest developments of the debt crisis in the euro zone: the austerity plan of the French… 27/08/2011
Japan’s PM Kan announces resignationJapan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan bows to Japanese national flag as he leaves at a news conference announcing his resignation at his official residence in… 26/08/2011
Japan shines again in ParisJapan’s Aiko Sato held her nerve to edge out Brazil’s Rafaela Silva and secure the under 57 kilo title at the World Judo Championships in Paris on Wednesday… 24/08/2011
Politicians blamed for Japan rating cut Credit ratings agency Moody’s has cut its rating on Japan’s government debt. It has been reduced by one notch to Aa3 because of the country’s high debt levels… 24/08/2011
Hybrid tie-up for Toyota and Ford Toyota and Ford are to work together to develop hybrid rear-wheel-drive vehicles. Takeshi Uchiyamada – who led the Toyota team of engineers that developed… 23/08/2011
South Korea marks 66th National Liberation Day – nocomment South Koreans marked the 66th anniversary of their nation’s independence from Japanese rule. During the ceremony in Seoul, four thousand people held an… 16/08/2011
Awa Dance Festival in Japan – nocomment An energetic midsummer dance festival called Awa Odori has been held in Tokushima City, western Japan. The festival, traditionally at the hottest time of the… 14/08/2011
Hiroshima remembrance dayPaper lanterns released in remembrance of the victims of the atomic bombings in 1945. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 06/08/2011
Former Japan defender dies Former Japan international Naoki Matsuda died in hospital on Thursday at the age of 34. His death comes two days after collapsing from a suspected heart… 04/08/2011
Summer Camps Summer holidays are a break from school and a chance for children to relax. They can also be a time to learn new skills. Summer camps and activities cater for… 02/08/2011
IAEA chief visits Fukushima nuclear plant – nocomment IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said he is optimistic that workers at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant could bring the radiation leaking reactors under… 26/07/2011
Typhoon brings record rainfall to Kochi Prefecture in Japan – nocomment A large, powerful typhoon is sweeping over the ocean off Shikoku in Western Japan, bringing record rainfall to Kochi Prefecture. The Meteorological Agency… 20/07/2011
Japan’s Takashi Usami joins Bayern Munich Japan’s Takashi Usami has joined German giants Bayern Munich on a six month loan deal, with an option for the Bavarian club to make his stay permanent. The… 19/07/2011
Japan wins Women’s World CupJapan’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning their Women’s World Cup final soccer match against the U.S. in Frankfurt July 17, 2011. Wolfgang… 18/07/2011
World Cup victory for Japan’s women in Germany Japan have won the women’s World Cup in Frankfurt after a stunning win over the much fancied United States on penalties. The game had everything the United… 18/07/2011
E-book boom draws thousands to Tokyo fair Tokyo has been playing host to one of the world’s largest e-book exhibitions. More than 150 companies turned up to show off their new products, including… 13/07/2011
Japan OKs more disaster relief money Japan’s cabinet has approved an additional 17.4 billion euros for disaster relief following the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. Tokyo said… 06/07/2011
Angry shareholders fail to close TEPCO nuclear reactors Tokyo Electric Power Company has held its first annual shareholders’ meeting since the nuclear disaster caused by the tsunami in March and it was a stormy… 28/06/2011
Life-size T-Rex skeleton at Tokyo exhibit Bone by bone, a Tyrannosaurus Rex has been brought back to life for a dinosaur exhibition at Tokyo’s Nature and Science Museum. The animal has been put in a… 27/06/2011
Japanese May exports down more than expected Japan’s exports fell in May at a faster pace than expected. Exports were down by 10.3 percent compared with the same month last year. Economists has… 20/06/2011
French cinema wins top awards in Annecy French cinema picked up the honours at this year’s Annecy animation film festival, picking up the event’s top awards. Featuring more than 220 films, this… 13/06/2011
Toyota warns profit will be hit by quake Toyota is forecasting a larger-than-expected fall in annual profit after it slashed output following the March earthquake. Net profit would be down by almost… 10/06/2011
Weird Wide Web: the Algorithm MarchOn the face of it, it’s just a bizarre video, slightly dated, featuring a couple of Japanese guys, half a dozen ninjas and some crazy choreography. But, as… 07/06/2011
Nintendo is latest hacking victim Japanese games company Nintendo has confirmed a hacking attack on its computers in the US, but says no consumer data or company information was… 06/06/2011
TEPCO stock dives on restructuring talk Shares of Tokyo Electric Power fell to their lowest ever after the head of the Tokyo stock exchange said the operator of the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant… 06/06/2011
Japanese May car sales worst since 1968 Japanese auto sales fell by a third in May to their lowest total for that month since 1968. The slump came as car makers struggled to restart production… 01/06/2011
Fitch goes negative on Japan credit rating Fitch has joined the other two ratings agencies – Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s – in cutting its outlook on Japan’s sovereign debt to negative from… 27/05/2011
Sony upbeat on profit, Ricoh cutting jobs Sony has announced a 2.2 billion euro net loss for the financial year just ended, but is predicting it will make a profit for the next 12 months. It is… 26/05/2011
Sony warns of big annual loss Sony has said it expected to post a 2.3 billion euro net loss for the year up to the end of March – due to having to write some tax credits. It was the… 23/05/2011
The DSK scandal and the IMF’s future The sex scandal involving Dominique Strauss-Kahn keeps dominating the headlines. This week’s edition of Business Weekly focuses on the impact of the affair… 20/05/2011
TEPCO boss quits after huge loss The disaster at its tsunami hit Fukushima nuclear plant means Tokyo Electric Power has reported a 10.5 billion euro net loss for the fiscal year just… 20/05/2011
Mitsui deal cuts BP oil spill costs BP has struck a key victory in its battle to share the cost of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Japanese trading house Mitsui’s exploration unit – which owned… 20/05/2011
Quake knocks Japan back into recession Japan has slipped back into recession after the economy shrank much more than expected in the early part of this year. The follows the March earthquake… 19/05/2011
Anti-nuclear rally in front of the TEPCO headquartersA protester shouts slogans at an anti-nuclear rally in front of the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), the operator of the tsunami-crippled… 14/05/2011
Business education: softly softly Success in business requires much more than a university degree. In this global era interpersonal skills, creativity and being able to think on your feet are… 13/05/2011
Toyota hurt by earthquake and strong yen Toyota says it suffered a steeper-than-expected fall in quarterly profits after output was hit by Japan’s biggest earthquake on record. Its operating profit… 11/05/2011
Nissan to supply New York’s iconic yellow cabs Japan’s Nissan has won a 10-year contract to be the exclusive supplier of New York’s iconic yellow taxis. It beat Ford and the Turkish manufacturer Karsan… 04/05/2011
Millions more Sony accounts hacked Sony has revealed hackers may have stolen the data of another 25 million accounts in a second massive security breach. As well as the cyberattack on its… 03/05/2011
Sony tries to address data breach anger Sony has stepped up its efforts to address customer anger after a data breach led to the theft of personal information belonging to 78 million users of its… 02/05/2011
Panasonic to slash jobs, close many plants Panasonic is planning to cut another 17,000 jobs and close up to 70 of its 350 factories worldwide in the next two years. In a bid to reduce costs and keep… 28/04/2011
Japan’s carmakers face bigger quake hit Car production in Japan will continue to face major disruptions from last month’s earthquake and tsunami. Toyota has revealed it lost almost two-thirds of… 26/04/2011
Sony challenges iPad in tablet war Sony has launched its first tablet computers – including one that folds in half – and said it wants to be the second largest seller of such… 26/04/2011
Toyota closes Turkey plant Production lines have halted at Toyota’s assembly plant near Istanbul in Turkey due to a shortage of parts from Japan. The factory – which produces the… 21/04/2011
OECD cuts Japan GDP forecast after quake Japan’s economy will slow significantly this year after last month’s earthquake and tsunami, according to the latest forecast from the Organisation for… 21/04/2011
Hillary Clinton greets Japanese Empress MichikoU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets Japanese Empress Michiko as Emperor Akihito looks on, prior to tea at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, April 17… 17/04/2011
A kiss from Mickey Mouse as Tokyo Disneyland re-opensA visitor is kissed by Disney character Mickey Mouse at Tokyo Disneyland, April 15, 2011. Tokyo Disneyland reopened its popular theme park after a closure of… 15/04/2011
Japan: Shinto Shrine survivors On 11 March the Japanese town of Otsuchi was devastated by a 9-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami. Making matters even worse, fires raged unchecked for days… 07/04/2011
Japanese business mood to worsen Japan’s major manufacturers expect business conditions there to worsen in the next three months following the earthquake on 11 March. That was the finding of… 04/04/2011
