Japan to oppose global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan will oppose a proposed global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna, which has won EU and US backing ahead of an international conference, the top government spokesman said Thursday.
Japan's 98th airport opens with only one flight (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's newest airport opened outside Tokyo Thursday aiming to lure budget airlines, but there was deep scepticism about its profitability as it has only one scheduled daily flight so far.
Japan's 4Q growth weaker than first estimated (AP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's economic growth was weaker than first estimated in the fourth quarter, underscoring a patchy recovery in the world's No. 2 economy.
After "Avatar," Japan fashion show to go 3D (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Move over, Na'vis: some of Japan's top models will strut down the catwalk in a 3D fashion event this weekend, highlighting the increasing dazzle of the third dimension beyond the movie industry.
New data show weaker recovery in Japan (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's economy is recovering more slowly than previously thought from its worst recession on record, hobbled by stubborn deflation and weak domestic demand, government data showed Thursday.
Japan's economic recovery slower than thought (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Japan's economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought in the fourth quarter of 2009, new data showed Thursday, raising fresh concerns over the country's recovery from a crushing recession.
Japan revises down 4Q economic growth (AP via Yahoo! News)
Japan says its economy grew notably less in the fourth quarter than initial estimates.
Japan opens 98th national airport (BBC News)
Japan opens an airport in Ibaraki offering just one flight a day, sparking criticism over wasteful public spending.
Japan's economic growth rate cut (BBC News)
Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
Japan’s Five-Year Yields Near Lowest This Year After Auction (Bloomberg)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s five-year note yields were near the lowest this year after the Ministry of Finance sold 2.4 trillion yen ($26.5 billion) in the securities today.