| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Friday, August 21
Megaquake Warning in Japan: Risks and Responses
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan issued its first-ever megaquake advisory, warning about the possibility of a megaquake in the Nankai Trough off the coast of Kyushu following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last week.
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
Japan Faces Demographic Dangers as Birth Rate Plummets
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan increasingly faces a demographic crisis as birth rates continue to decline, reaching record lows in 2023 despite the government’s efforts to reverse the downward trend.
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Tourism Boom in Japan: Balancing Prosperity with Preservation
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan’s tourism boom is bringing economic gains. But the record influx of foreign visitors is also creating cultural and community preservation challenges.
Economic and Security Ties Strengthened at Historic Trilateral Summit
| By Eliana Pisons | The leaders of Japan, the US, and the Philippines held a historic trilateral summit in Washington, DC, discussing strategies for promoting regional stability and prosperity.
Uncharted Territory: BOJ’s New Strategy and the Yen’s Outlook
| By Eliana Pisons | Aiming to balance growth and stability, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise for the first time since 1998 as the Yen’s value drops against the US dollar.