Japan nuclear reactor in 2011 disaster area stops days after restart
WNAM REPORT: A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan was halted Monday for checks, the plant operator said, just days after...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Japan
Ishiba to meet with U.S. and Chinese leaders during multilateral summits
WNAM REPORT: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to hold separate meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader...
Japan must avoid issuing debt to fund fresh spending, IMF says
WNAM REPORT: Japan must fund any additional spending plans within its budget rather than issuing more debt, the International Monetary...
Japan sees growing demand for flaxseed oil from Kazakhstan
WNAM REPORT: Japan’s Jateko hopes to increase its import of flaxseed oil from Kazakhstan to 3,000 tons to meet the...
Nuclear fuel debris retrieved at Tepco Fukushima plant
WNAM REPORT: A device has retrieved a small amount of nuclear fuel debris during trial work to remove debris from...
Japan envoy calls for further development of ties with Iran
WNAM REPORT: Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has called for cooperation with Iran while referring to good grounds for...
U.N. panel urges Japan to revise imperial succession rules
WNAM REPORT: The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Tuesday recommended that Japan revise its Imperial...
Japan’s ruling party leader vows reforms, seeks to continue government
WNAM REPORT: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday acknowledged voter dissatisfaction and pledged significant reforms within the ruling Liberal...
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
WNAM REPORT: The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's...
Tokyo Metro makes strong debut in Japan’s biggest IPO in 6 years
WNAM REPORT: Tokyo Metro Co. shares made a strong debut Wednesday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the opening price...