BUSINESS

Tokyo stocks rise on better-than-expected gross domestic product data released in the morning, with the key Nikkei index topping 30,000 for the first time in over 30 years.

East Japan Railway is using the month of February to test out the use of bullet trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen line as virtual office spaces for passengers to telework.

An increasing number of businesses across Japan permanently close their doors amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.

Budget airline Peach Aviation is considering launching a one-month subscription service for unlimited flights.

Japan declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus for the second time, with the pronouncement covering Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures.

Business-wear giant Aoyama Trading started a shared-office business as the company suffers from drops in sales.

Real estate developer Mitsubishi Estate revealed plans to build Japan’s tallest skyscraper by 2027.

Toyota Motor Corporation's operating profit plunges 98 percent for the April-to-June quarter.