Union: Meeting between United Steelworkers and Nippon goes nowhere
No progress was made in a high-stakes meeting Thursday between executives from the United Steelworkers and the Japanese company Nippon Steel.
Germany eclipses Japan as world's third-largest economy
An unexpected recession in Japan last year cost the nation its title as the world's third-largest economy, with Germany taking its place.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
An All Nippon Airways flight was forced to turn around and land in Japan after a crack was discovered in the cockpit windshield, an airline spokesperson said.
Wagyu market projected to grow by nearly $3.6 billion over next few years: report
The Wagyu beef market is expected to grow by $3.59 billion between 2022 and 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of around 7.04%, according to Technavio.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
Toyota bought a majority share in Daihatsu in 1967 and expanded that to a controlling interest in 1998 after the company failed to make an impact in the North American market.
New York City Palestinian restaurant menu sparks outrage: 'It has nothing to do with violence'
A Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City is receiving death threats for being “openly genocidal," but its owner insists the controversial messaging is not a call to eliminate Israel.
Japan halts poultry imports from Brazilian state following avian influenza outbreak
Following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mato Grosso do Sul, Japan has halted its chicken imports from the Brazilian state.
SoftBank’s Arm targets $52B valuation in 2023's biggest IPO
SoftBank is offering 95.5 million American depository shares of Arm for $47 to $51 each and is aiming to pull in $4.87 billion on the high end, according to a regulatory filing.
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items.
$6K Japanese gelato breaks world record for most expensive ice cream: 'Rich in taste and texture'
The world's most expensive ice cream is made by a Japanese gelato company and it's only slightly sweet in flavor since it's made with white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano and sake lees.
Italy faces national pasta crisis forcing leaders to step in
Italy's industry minister, Adolfo Urso, convened a crisis commission as the price of pasta has skyrocketed 17.5% in the country throughout the past year through March.
Warren Buffett eyes Japanese companies, may boost stakes
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stakes in five Japanese trading houses. The total amount is now up to 7.4%.
Dollar bull market to end as Fed tempers rate hikes: strategists
Amid a banking crisis and the hawkish Fed strategy to raise interest rates and cool inflation, the U.S. dollar is predicted to weaken further in 2023.
Once humble Tokyo cafe now turning tourists away after its pudding goes viral on TikTok
A Japanese coffee shop has become famous on TikTok. Owenr Shizuo Mori, who doesn’t use social media, now sells out of his pudding to the lines of tourists that wait outside his door.
Jet carrying 335 forced to turn back after missing destination airport's closing time by 10 minutes
A Japan Airplanes plane flying from Tokyo was refused at Fukuoka Airport after the plane arrived 10 minutes after the regional airport's 10 p.m. curfew time.
Oldest cheese shop in America to close after over a century in business
The oldest cheese shop in the United States is set to close after over a century in business following a dispute with a landlord and the results of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in New York City.
Whale meat vending machines open in Japan to promote sales after years of controversy
Japanese whaling operator Kyodo Senpaku Co. has launched a handful of whale meat vending machines in hopes of increasing sales across the country after years of controversy.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda to step aside in leadership shakeup
Toyota's president and CEO Akio Toyoda will step aside to become chairman, while Koji Sato, who has been leading the Lexus luxury division and Toyota motor racing, will take over.
Coinbase halting operations in Japan a week after laying off hundreds of employees
Coinbase will stop its operations in Japan due to market conditions after announcing the company would layoff 950 employees to reduce operating expenses.
US debt explosion funded by Americans, not foreign countries, posing risks to economic growth
The rapid growth in U.S. government debt is being financed by domestic U.S. entities, not foreign governments, and that shift poses risks to economic growth.