The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Panasonic Ships 4680-Type Battery Cell Samples To Tesla

Panasonic confirms that it has sent 4680-type cylindrical battery cell samples to Tesla, ahead of series production.

InsideEVs · Jun 2, 2022

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic benchmark making waves in Japan as old foe tips hat to J-League 'leader'

Toru Oniki is an old rival of Postecoglou's and he says his success in Scotland is an inspiration in Japan.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

Tesla Battery Supplier Panasonic Looks To Boost Production In North America To Meet Growing Demand

Japan’s Panasonic Holdings Corp (OTC: PCRFY) said on Wednesday it is looking to boost production capacity in North America to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Benzinga · Jun 2, 2022

Toyota vs. Honda: Which Stock is a Better Buy?

The growing demand for electric vehicles and increasing car prices should help automakers profit substantially in the near term. Therefore, we think prominent Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) are worth watching. But which of these two companies’ stocks are the better buy now?…

StockNews.com · Jun 1, 2022

Rugby evening headlines as uncapped Welshman nominated for prestigious award and world superstar joins Wales exile

Leicester's Tommy Reffell is up for an award that has previously been one by a glut of top internationals

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2022

Farmmi Wins New Export Order

Farmmi Inc (NASDAQ:FAMI) has bagged a sales order for export to Japan. The order is for dried Shiitake mushrooms. The financial terms were not disclosed. "Asia has historically been the world's largest fungi market for both production and consumption," said Chairwoman and CEO Yefang Zhang. Farmmi is an agricultural products supplier, processor, and…

Benzinga · Jun 1, 2022

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze

India started brightly and pushed hard in the first five minutes of the match but their attacks fizzled once out inside the opposition D.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2022

The Quad: US efforts to counter China's influence in Asia mark a new era of micro alliances

US president Joe Biden recently visited Asia in an effort to strengthen relationships in the region, most notably meeting with leaders of the “Quad” alliance of America, Japan, India and Australia. This group of like-minded states represents a 21st-century diplomatic mechanism which is growing in importance in lieu of an…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

International arrivals smooth as Japan's border controls eased

International passengers landing at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Wednesday morning completed their arrival procedures smoothly as Japan scrapped on-arrival COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine requirements for visitors from 98 countries and regions from that day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 1, 2022

From fast food to fine art: the US chef who helped ramen conquer the world

Ivan Orkin spent years learning about Japanese cooking – and especially how to perfect the celebrated noodles. He reveals the secret to the perfect bowl

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2022