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Japanese rocket Epsilon S explodes during key engine test

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

Japan's New Space Rocket Engine Explodes Again

A second failure in a row raises concern about the progress of the Epsilon S rocket, whose debut is expected next year.

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

The Engine of Japan's Flagship New Small Rocket Explodes During a Test for a Second Time

The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said

The New York Times · 20h

Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites

Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

South Korea Boycotts Japan Memorial Event at Mine

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Japan holds first memorial for ‘all workers’ at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why?

Japan will hold a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the dark side of their history.

ABC · 1d

South Korea holds memorial for forced laborers at Sado mines, a day after boycotting Japanese event

South Korea has paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines in a memorial ceremony

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 1d

South Korea boycotts Japan’s Sado tribute

Japanese officials on Sunday paid tribute to workers at the country's Sado Island Gold Mines but offered no apology over Japan's brutal wartime use of Korean forced laborers, highlighting lingering tensions between the neighbors over the issue.

Japan, Amazon

Reuters · 18h

Japan competition authorities raid Amazon Japan, source says

Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly laws, a government source said.

Engadget on MSN · 8h

Amazon Japan hit with a raid over antitrust concerns

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has conducted a raid on Amazon over antitrust concerns. "There is a suspicion that Amazon Japan is forcing sellers to cut prices in an irrational way," an unnamed source told Reuters.

Business Insider · 9h

Amazon Japan raided by competition authorities, Reuters reports

Amazon Japan was raided on Tuesday by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, who are inspecting the company on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly

Japan, Noto and tsunami

Live Mint on MSN · 11h

Earthquake Today: 6.4 magnitude jolt hits Japan's Noto region, no tsunami danger issued

Earlier on 1 January 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Moderately strong quake hits off central Japan

A moderately strong magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan Tuesday night, rattling an area still traumatized by a devastating January jolt. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.

Seattle Times · 12h

A strong quake hits Japan’s Noto region but there’s no tsunami danger

A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s north-central region of Noto that’s still recovering from a deadly quake early this year.

43mon MSN

Japan’s Latest Stimulus Package Takes New Focus: Boosting Tax-Free Income

TOKYO-Japan’s new, minority government has just launched a now nearly annual attempt at stimulating its economy—this time ...

18hon MSN

China Concedes to US Ally Japan Near Maritime Flashpoint

China placed a buoy within Japan's exclusive economic zone earlier this year without notifying Tokyo, which called the move ...

Bloomberg L.P.6h

Japan’s Top Chip Distributor Eyes Acquisitions in China, India

Japanese chip distributor Macnica Holdings Inc. is seeking possible acquisition targets in other parts of Asia, a sign of ...

14hon MSN

Japan's cheap homes offer promise with pitfalls

Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they ...

21hon MSN

Japan PM Ishiba calls on businesses for big wage rises next year

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he would ask companies to raise wages significantly during next ...

22h

Japan’s Ishiba Renews Pressure on Companies to Ramp Up Pay

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on companies to continue ramping up pay for workers, as his government seeks to ...

20h

South Korea Expressed Regret to Japan Over Memorial for Mine Workers

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea expressed regret to Japan on Monday over Tokyo's attitude towards a memorial service held for ...

16hon MSN

Aging Japan Faces Dating Hurdle As Births and Marriages Plummet

A quarter of Japanese people under 40 who have tied the knot found their spouse through a dating app, a recent survey found.

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Japanese rocket Epsilon S explodes during key engine test

South Korea Boycotts Japan Memorial Event at Mine

Japan, Amazon

Japan, Noto and tsunami

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