Suga apologizes to asbestos victims, vowing swift settlement
Meeting plaintiffs in four suits on which the Supreme Court ruled the previous day, Suga said at the Prime Minister's Office that the government "sincerely reflects" on its past conduct.
Japan top court holds state liable for asbestos diseases in workers
The ruling said the government was negligent in its duty to protect workers from contracting lung cancer and other diseases linked to asbestos.
Much of the money borrowed by local governments looks to be going to build the same kind of projects as in past years, which struggle to generate sufficient revenue.
Asbestos-exposed construction workers seek damages from government and firms
The lawsuit demands ¥38.5 million per worker and blames the government for failing to implement protective measures even though it knew the dangers of asbestos.
Japan trying to improve conditions for construction workers as labor pool shrinks
The way construction workers are treated and paid often does not reflect their skills and experience.
U.S. launches national security probe of mobile crane imports
Domestic producer Manitowoc Co. cited data from the U.S. International Trade Commission showing that imports of the cranes increased 152 percent between 2014 and 2019.
Japanese contractors Kajima, Obayashi and Taisei to halt construction nationwide due to pandemic
Major contractors Kajima Corp., Obayashi Corp. and Taisei Corp.said Friday they plan to halt construction nationwide through early May in response to the expanded state of emergency called over the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcements came a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expanded the state ...
Major general contractor Taisei Corp. on Tuesday showed the media a bridge built using a 3D printer. The prestressed concrete bridge, which has undergone an intensity test, marks a first in Japan, according to the company. Taisei plans to accelerate research and development with the aim ...
Labor shortages in Japan's construction sector provide unexpected economic boost
As Japan's construction firms are squeezed by the tightest labor market since the 1970s and a rapidly aging population, they are pouring investment into technology — and providing unexpected support to an economy reeling from the bitter U.S.-China trade war. The industry sees artificial intelligence ...
Japan ramps up spending for typhoon relief but workers are scarce
Following a series of storms, including the worst typhoon in decades, the government is ramping up spending on rescue, repair and cleanup. But there's a catch: There are more shovels than hands. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration has agreed to use ¥700 million for immediate ...
U.S. startups focusing on care products and services for the elderly are tapping into the graying Japanese market, where more than 35 million people are over the age of 65. Seismic, a California-based apparel company, hopes to expand in Japan with its Powered Clothing, a ...
