Oct 01 (News On Japan) - Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on the 1st that the nationwide unemployment rate for August dropped by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, reaching 2.5%. This marks the first improvement in two months.
The number of unemployed individuals decreased for the first time in five months, totaling 1.75 million, a reduction of 110,000 compared to the same month last year.
Source: TBS
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced that the new 'Donkey Kong Country' area will open on December 11th, expanding the 'Super Nintendo World' by 1.7 times.
Japan's Finance Ministry presented a plan on November 11th during the Fiscal System Council to gradually increase the 'teacher adjustment allowance' --currently awarded as a substitute for overtime pay -- from its current 4% of monthly salary to 10% over a span of five years.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is currently experiencing issues displaying images from the Himawari weather satellite on its official website. Efforts are underway to identify the cause and restore normal service, but the timeline for recovery remains unclear.
Major izakaya chain operator Watami has acquired Subway Japan in a large-scale acquisition it views as a 'second founding,' aiming to establish a foothold in the fast-food market.
Tokyo Skytree has started a pilot project for a 'Real-Time Translator' that can display up to 100 languages.
Renowned guitar brand Fender has partnered with the beloved character Hello Kitty in a new collaboration.
The number of corporate bankruptcies across Japan in October surpassed 900 cases, reaching a level not seen in 11 years.
Major izakaya chain operator Watami has acquired Subway Japan in a large-scale acquisition it views as a 'second founding,' aiming to establish a foothold in the fast-food market.
Kioxia Holdings, a major semiconductor firm, has announced plans to seek listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between next month and June of next year.
A proposal has emerged to sell the operating company of Tsutenkaku Tower, an iconic symbol of Osaka’s Shinsekai district. As inbound tourism rebounds in the post-pandemic era, questions are rising over the future of this popular landmark.
China is currently experiencing an unprecedented pet boom, with Japanese companies seizing the opportunity to promote pet-related products.
Nissan Motor Co. has announced it will cut 9,000 jobs globally in response to declining business performance.
During the regular Diet session in 2024, the Japanese government amended the Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas for the first time. The Basic Law was promulgated in 1999 and is the so-called ‘constitution of agricultural policy’ in Japan. (East Asia Forum)
