Japan mulls subsidies for Tesla charging stations in trade deal talks: media

TOKYO, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan is considering offering subsidies for the construction of Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, local media reported. According to a report by …

Nissan to offer early retirement for office staff in Japan

Sources say Nissan Motor will offer early retirement packages to office workers in Japan. The move is part of the Japanese automaker's plans to slash its global group workforce by 20,000 jobs. The struggling automaker has laid out a drastic plan to …

Nissan Plans to Cut Japan Admin Jobs Through Early Retirement

(MENAFN) Facing declining sales, Nissan Motor Co. is reportedly set to invite applications for early retirement from its administrative personnel in Japan starting in July. This move is part of the automaker's previously announced global restructuring …

Japan to provide additional grant of 573 million yen

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 18: The government of Japan has decided to extend the additional grant of 573 million yen for the project aimed at improving the Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Centre.  The signing ceremony was held in the …

IIT-Bombay to open 1st international centre in Japan

IIT Bombay is set to establish its first international centre in Japan in collaboration with Tohoku University. Starting next year, the joint venture will initially offer a joint PhD program, followed by MTech courses. This partnership aims to blend …

With his future on the line, Japan PM Ishiba stands firm against calls to cut sales tax

Japan working to improve treatment of 'culinary diplomats' in diplomatic missions

The Foreign Ministry is working to improve the treatment of chefs at Japanese diplomatic missions around the world, who serve as the nation's "culinary diplomats." In light of labor shortages in recent years, the ministry will increase pay …

Japan beat Thailand to lift Asian Cup

Futsal – Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre yesterday, with the thrilling tie ending 3-3 at the end of extra time. Having twice taken the lead, Japan had to force their …

Flaunt your seasonal greens with Japan’s traditional pureed soup

On Japanese menus, pureed soups called surinagashi-jiru (literally, “grind, pour, broth”) are a great way to showcase seasonal produce. In May, that means tender, verdant peas will be what gives these soups their flavor. In keeping with the washoku ( …

Remains of Missing Conn. Woman Found in Japan, 2 Years After Her Disappearance: 'Many Questions Remain Unanswered'

NEED TO KNOW The remains of Pattie Wu-Murad of Connecticut have been identified, more than two years after she first went missing in 2023 during a 700-mile hike in Japan Pattie's family shared that search and rescue expert retraced the area near where …