Japan set for new nuclear plants in post-Fukushima shift
Japan is preparing a big shift on nuclear power, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announcing plans to look at the construction of new plants, in what would be a break Continue Reading
Japan’s manufacturing at 10-month low in July on auto parts shortage, rising costs
Japan’s manufacturing sector slowed in July, as the au Jibun Bank Japan purchasing managers’ index compiled by S&P Global Commodity Insights dipped to 52.1 from 52.7 in June, the data Continue Reading
Japan urges regions to mount COVID fight as variant spreads
Japan is encouraging regional authorities to take steps to contain a new coronavirus variant that has sent cases to record levels, but there is no plan for sweeping national measures. Continue Reading
Keep calm and cut the air con – Japan’s energy saving is model for Europe
As Europe braces for energy shortages from Russian gas cuts, Japan’s own energy crisis a decade ago offers survival lessons to households and businesses – such as dimming the lights Continue Reading
Honda to cut output by up to 30% at Japan plants on supply snag
Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said it would slash production by up to 30% in Japan next month against original plans due to persistent supply chain and logistical issues. Two lines Continue Reading
Japan’s Russian crude oil imports fall to zero in June
Top two refiners suspend purchase of Russian crude Russian coal imports plunge 60%, LNG imports hike 26% in June Japan’s Russian crude oil imports fell to zero in June, while Continue Reading
Japan hopes to restart four more nuclear reactors by winter
Japan hopes to restart four more nuclear reactors in time to avert any power crunch over the winter, industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Friday, a week after the pro-nuclear Continue Reading
Japan Utilities Rise as PM Calls for Restarting Nuclear Reactors
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s new push to restart nuclear reactors probably won’t be enough to avert a looming power crunch later this year that will bring new risks of Continue Reading
World’s Second-Largest LNG Importer Calls On U.S. To Increase Supply
Japan, the world’s second-largest LNG importer, urged the United States and Australia on Tuesday to boost production and deliveries to ensure enough supply of the hottest energy commodity. “ I Continue Reading
Explainer: How can Japan secure enough gas if Sakhalin supply is cut
Resource-poor Japan is facing a historic energy security risk as tensions with Moscow intensify, heightening the threat of gas supply disruptions at a time when global supply is tight and Continue Reading