Department store sales have recovered to nearly the level of before the COVID-19 pandemic, but they lag behind those for supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce.

Takoyaki is a beloved snack throughout Japan, but especially in its birthplace of Osaka. Takoya Dōtonbori Kukuru, ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan Display Inc. said Wednesday that its group net loss for the business year to March 2025 is now projected to expand to 39.3 billion yen from its previous estimate of ...

Voter interest is high in areas like the economy and living expenses, as poverty becomes a threat that feels more and more ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's real gross domestic product in the July-September quarter is believed to have increased 0.2 pct from the previous quarter, for an annualized increase of 0.6 pct, ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Mizuho Financial Group Inc. will spend about 165 billion yen to acquire a 14.99 pct stake in ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan, the United States and South Korea kicked off their Freedom Edge joint exercise on Wednesday, the Japanese Defense Ministry’s Joint Staff said the same day. During ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Jensen Huang, CEO of U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp., on Wednesday expressed willingness ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday officially ruled the No. 2 reactor of Japan ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese logistic service group Yamato Holdings Co. has begun a trial demonstration of a digital signage featuring an artificial intelligence-powered character that serves ...

The management buyout is seen reaching some 9 trillion yen in value including financing from banks. The deal was proposed by ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Rakuten Group Inc. said Wednesday that it suffered a net loss in January-September due to losses ...