Business May 13, 2022
Japan construction orders padded by up to ¥5.1 trillion annually
The padded figures, however, are likely to have had only a minor impact on the country's gross domestic product data, a panel chief told a news conference.
National Apr 28, 2022
Tour boat boss forced captains to sail despite high waves, sources say
Under company rules, tours must be canceled when waves are likely to reach a height of 1 meter, sources said. A weather warning for waves over 3 meters was issued before Kazu I's departure.
Business Dec 28, 2021
The government may seek criminal charges against two subsidiaries of major travel agency H.I.S. Co. that are suspected of fraudulently receiving tourism promotion subsidies.
National Dec 23, 2021
Panel begins discussions on construction order data tampering
The ministry was found to have rewritten data regarding orders for domestic construction works projects, double-counting some data since April 2013.
National | FOCUS Dec 3, 2021
Abrupt reversal on flight bookings spotlights poor coordination within Kishida administration
by Kazuaki Nagata
If Kishida had gained any supporters for his quick and clear decision-making over the omicron coronavirus variant, that goodwill was lost in a hurry Thursday.
Business / Economy Oct 5, 2021
Japan's new tourism minister considers restart of troubled 'Go To Travel' campaign
The program, which began in July last year, helped boost domestic travel but was put on hold by the end of the year amid fears it would help the virus spread.
Commentary / Japan Oct 4, 2021
What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us
by Michael MacArthur Bosack
It is important to look at not only who gets tapped, but which LDP factions they represent.