But as Japan is painfully discovering ... The gold reserve of each country, secured in respective central bank vaults, constituted the foundation for both credit creation by commercial banks and the “legal tender” or banknotes issued by the central ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Monetary Base 21.5% vs. 23.2% forecast
Investing.com - Japan’s monetary base fell unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Thursday. In a report, Bank of Japan said that Japan’s Monetary Base fell to 21.5%, from 22.1% in the preceding month. Analysts had expected Japan’s Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
DAILY BRIEFING: Britain needs a staggered departure from the EU, warns banking lobby group
BANKING BREXIT Britain must negotiate a staggered departure ... a boost after its treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was approved in Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Health has given a nod to the Relvar Ellipta inhaler which was approved ... ( read original story ...)
New WWE NXT Champion crowned in Osaka, Japan
As expected, Shinsuke Nakamura re-captured the NXT Championship from Samoa Joe at the live event in Osaka, Japan on Saturday. Nakamura will now move on to defend the title at NXT Takeover: San Antonio. If you want to find out who his opponent will be ... ( read original story ...)
Russia warns Japan not to expect quick progress on islands
MOSCOW – Russia's foreign minister warned Japan Saturday against expecting a quick breakthrough in the territorial dispute between the two nations ahead of President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Japan. Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his ... ( read original story ...)
Discovering Japan: Why Osaka should be on your Japan bucket list
A business trip to Osaka comes as a welcome relief to many who live in Tokyo. Tokyo offers many great things but it can often get wrapped up in itself. Doing business in Tokyo comes with a large dose of debate which often feels like inertia. In contrast ... ( read original story ...)
Roxon rocks on: Kippens Paralympic champion will compete for spot in Tokyo 2020
Katarina Roxon is not done yet. The 23-year-old swimmer has declared her intentions for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The pride of Kippens, just 10 weeks removed from winning her first Paralympic gold medal, made the decision to continue competing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Foreign Minister, Putin Meet Ahead of Tokyo Visit
In Moscow, a deputy Russian foreign minister in an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency sought to dispel Japan's expectations that Russia would be willing to give up one or two islands to secure Japan's agreement to the peace treaty. "Our position at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offering free ramen to get older drivers off the road
Here’s an appetizing offer. Police in Japan are trying to reduce the amount of older citizens driving on the road by offering a seniors a big discount on one of the country most popular comfort foods-- ramen. Last week, Aichi prefecture in central Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man sends rubbish to revenge school 'bullies'
More than 500 packages were sent to four people who were in his primary school and boy scout troop, Japanese media reported. Mr Miura told police the packages were sent in revenge. He reportedly stuffed the rubbish into unstamped packages, putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese smash-hit animation "your name." hits Chinese screens
Japanese smash-hit animated film "your name." hit Chinese screens on Friday, already raking in millions in ticket sales, despite years of tense political relations. The film, directed by Makoto Shinkai, which took Japan by storm, will be shown at as many ... ( read original story ...)
Hayao Miyazaki: Japan's godfather of animation?
It would be no exaggeration to describe Hayao Miyazaki as the godfather of animation in Japan - some might even say the world. Since his directorial debut in 1979, his gentle and whimsical children's movies have been hugely popular and become key cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘comfort women’ — sex slaves used in WWII — demand The Apology
You can almost feel the government of Japan running out the clock. During the Second World War, tens of thousands of females in occupied territories were forced into slavery as “comfort women,” to be raped by Japanese soldiers. Today, a handful of ... ( read original story ...)
Casino bill clears Japan Diet panel after rapid deliberation
A bill to legalize forms of casino gambling in Japan passed a lower house committee Friday ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. ( read original story ...)
Domino’s Japan has had to scrap its reindeer delivery plans
Fans of reindeer and pizza, we’re terribly sorry. Cocktail recipe: Citrus prosecco sparkler It turns out that Domino’s Japan has had to scrap their new reindeer delivery scheme (*cough* admittedly adorable PR stunt *cough*), because, well, a reindeer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators working on new rules to prevent leaks by company executives
Marking the first time that Japan will adopt statutory rules on corporate disclosure, the move will likely broaden the scope of current requirements put in place by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and clarify what constitutes material and insider information. ( read original story ...)