The name for Japan in Japanese is written using the kanji 日本 and is pronounced Nihon or Nippon. [11] Before 日本 was adopted in the early 8th century, the country was known in China as Wa (倭, changed in Japan around 757 to 和) and in Japan by the endonym Yamato. [12]

Dec 10, 2011 · Nippon.com (English) Tweets by nippon_en Probing explorations from a Japanese perspective of the nation's politics and economy.

Oct 25, 2023 · So why isn’t Japan called Nippon now in English and globally? In this article, I’ll share expert insights from research and first-hand experience in Japan on the origins of Nippon, its evolving usage over history, and why the exonym …

Nippon.com is for readers seeking insightful views on the nation's politics, economy, and society, as well as lighter looks at culture, food, and art. 国際社会における対日理解を促進 ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Nippon Steel — the world’s fourth-largest steelmaker — says its ability to invest in U.S. Steel’s aging blast furnace plants in Pennsylvania and Indiana will boost the ability of the U.S. to compete in an industry dominated by China. U.S. Steel has warned that, without Nippon Steel’s cash, it will shift production away from the blast ...

Dec 23, 2024 · The fate of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel is now in the hands of Biden, who is expected to block it after arguing for months that the company should remain American-owned to protect...

2 days ago · The two steel makers are seeking to revive Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after it was blocked by the Biden administration. By Lauren Hirsch After the United States blocked ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Basic information on Japan with easy-to-understand statistics and diagrams. Probing explorations from a Japanese perspective of the nation's politics and economy. Japan …

Jan 22, 2025 · Japan, island country lying off the east coast of Asia. It consists of a great string of islands in a northeast-southwest arc that stretches for approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 km) through the western North Pacific Ocean.

Sep 25, 2022 · After all, Japan is an Anglicized version of Japan’s name: Nihon or Nippon and is rarely used by Japanese speaking their native language. It raises the question: why are the names of the country so different?