Business Mar 28, 2021

Japanese female financial analysts urge change in male-dominated profession

With the gender gap still significant, women are calling for changes in the industry's punishing workstyle and an end to a deep-rooted bias.

Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Feb 15, 2021

Nikkei likely to surge beyond 30,000 as businesses recover from pandemic

With top Japanese firms upgrading earnings outlooks for the year through March, some analysts forecast the share index will rise as high as 34,000 by the end of 2021.

Business Jan 6, 2021

Tokyo bourse sets out sustainable investing pathway

Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. and its parent company have made available a handbook to assist listed firms identify, track and disclose their ethical credentials.

Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Dec 30, 2020

Tokyo stocks set to climb in 2021 as economy recovers from pandemic

Foreign investors, who have been net buyers of Japanese stocks in recent months, are likely to remain buyers in line with a global economic recovery.

Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Dec 1, 2020

Tokyo bourse outage exposes need for investment in human resources

The TSE has admitted its procedures for resuming trading were inadequate as it had not taken into account a glitch that would require a total system reboot.

National / Social Issues May 21, 2020

How do you reduce stress in a confined space? Ask an astronaut

Atsuhiro Mitsumaru, principal medical officer at Japan's space agency, says a comparison can be drawn between life on the ISS and staying at home.

National / Social Issues Apr 10, 2020

Fukushima mothers record radiation for future generations

A group of more than 10 mothers set up a citizen-led laboratory to monitor radiation levels in Fukushima communities only months after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused meltdowns at a nuclear power plant in the prefecture nine years ago. Since the foundation of the ...

National / Science & Health | ANALYSIS Mar 22, 2020

Experts sound alarm over Japan's coronavirus testing

Some are casting doubt on whether the country can provide adequate testing and promote effective policies to contain the outbreak.

Lifestyle Jan 20, 2020

Young female divers help keep tradition alive

As Japan's ama (female divers) numbers dwindle, younger divers strive to find ways to pass down the culture.

National Jan 13, 2020

Plain Japanese, please: Amid tourism boom, easy form of language could help ease communication

With Japan targeted by an ever increasing flood of visitors, the plain form of Japanese is spreading as a more inclusive means of communication in situations ranging from disasters to tourism. "Every language must be respected, and when we communicate with people who don't speak ...