ECONOMY

ANA reuses mechanic uniforms to create bags

06/03/2022 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

All Nippon Airways is reusing used uniforms of aircraft maintenance technicians to create bags for sale.

First look at maglev station in Kanagawa Prefecture

06/03/2022 · in ECONOMY, SCITECH, SOCIETY

A maglev station which is under construction in Kanagawa Prefecture is opened to the press for the first time.

Tokyo tuna auctions reopen to visitors

06/02/2022 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Toyosu Market's tuna auction reopens to the public.

PM Kishida rides 500km/h maglev train

06/02/2022 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio takes a test ride on a maglev train.

Smartphone app for wheelchair users celebrates fifth anniversary

06/01/2022 · in ECONOMY, SCITECH, SOCIETY

Smartphone app WheeLog! celebrates the fifth anniversary since its release at an event in Tokyo on May 28.

Japan enacts extra budget to deal with rising prices

05/31/2022 · in ECONOMY, POLITICS, SOCIETY

Japan's parliament enacts an extra budget worth 2.7 trillion yen to deal with rising prices.

Opposition grills Kishida in parliament

05/25/2022 · in ECONOMY, POLITICS

Opposition lawmaker Shigetoku Kazuhiko grills Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during parliament's question-and-answer sessi...

Tokyo SkyTree celebrates 10th anniversary with special ceremony

05/23/2022 · in CULTURE, ECONOMY, SOCIETY

An event is held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo SkyTree.

Narita Airport holds special tour of off-limits area

05/23/2022 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

A special tour of an off-limits area of Narita Airport is held in the early morning of May 21.

Biden launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

05/23/2022 · in ECONOMY, POLITICS, WORLD

Visiting US President Joe Biden launches the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Tokyo in a move to counter China's asser...