Germany set to eclipse Japan as No. 3 economy in 2023, IMF says(japantimes.co.jp)

30 points by mikhael 3 years ago | 31 comments

Japan Post launches 'digital address' system(japantimes.co.jp)

428 points by jmsflknr 1 year ago | 277 comments

Japan Times business article reporting that Japan Post has launched a 'digital address' system.

Japan implements language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants(japantimes.co.jp)

121 points by mikhael 6 months ago | 87 comments

Mexico building rail rival as water shortages drain Panama Canal(japantimes.co.jp)

74 points by wglb 2 years ago | 73 comments

China Overtakes U.S. For First Time as Top Spender on R&D in 2024(japannews.yomiuri.co.jp)

116 points by mushstory 13 days ago | 98 comments

Yomiuri Shimbun news article reporting that China surpassed the U.S. as the world's top R&D spender in 2024, citing Japanese science ministry data.

Japan's Space One rocket explodes shortly after launch(japantimes.co.jp)

30 points by pseudolus 2 years ago | 6 comments