Tokyo stocks up at break after new records on Wall Street

Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, picking up a strong lead from Wall Street which powered to new records, with investor sentiment buoyed by strong US manufacturing data and a weaker yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77 percent, or 157.45 points ... ( read original story ...)

Japan, Hong Kong shares track Wall Street advance

TOKYO (AP) — Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, and the South Korean and Shanghai markets were closed for national holidays. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s pursuit of fiscal health remains pie in the sky

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to channel a portion of consumption tax revenue to education spending raises a red flag as it signals an about-face on the government's commitment to improving Japan's fiscal health. In a Sept. 25 news conference ... ( read original story ...)

Jharkhand CM to visit Japan, Czech Republic to woo investors

In Japan, the delegation would witness road shows in Tokyo and Osaka. Sunil Barnwal ... as the design and information contained in this site is the valuable, exclusive property of IANS Group, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as transferring ... ( read original story ...)

Mammoth ski property in the mountains of Steamboat Springs

The mammoth home is as grand in […] The post Mammoth ski property in the mountains of Steamboat Springs ... Soft hues and dark framework decorate this compact hair salon in Osaka by Japanese studio Hidenori Tsuboi Architects. Measuring just 56 square ... ( read original story ...)

Protopopovs leave impressive legacy in Lake Placid

According to Russian news reports, Ludmila Belousova died Friday in a Swiss ... They had wanted to compete at Sapporo, Japan in 1972, but Soviet officials were looking for more athletic pairs. Seven years later, the couple defected after Soviet officials ... ( read original story ...)

San Francisco’s Culinary Delights

A room with a view and a tasting of premium spirits The next day I visited the Anchor Distilling Company, a micro-distillery that was part of the Anchor Brewing Company until a buy-out from Sapporo in mid-2017. Tours of the brewery are available ... ( read original story ...)

Light earthquake: M4.5 quake has struck near Miyako in Japan

A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Sunday. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 01/10/17 / 2017-10-01 14:20:28 / October 1, 2017 @ 2:20 pm. The epicenter was at a depth of 57.26 km ... ( read original story ...)