Japan’s Nikkei at 26-year high, other Asia shares muted

Add Stock Market as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Stock Market news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Japan's stock benchmark rose Thursday to its highest in more than a quarter century on the yen's weakness and healthy corporate earnings ... ( read original story ...)

Top Japanese bank seeks stake in Indonesia’s Bank Danamon

TOKYO -- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ aims to buy roughly 40% of Indonesia's Bank Danamon with an eye toward a future majority stake, extending its Southeast Asian dealmaking push into the region's most populous country. The Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ... ( read original story ...)

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a ... ( read original story ...)

R?torso?C Residence in Tokyo

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Japan’s quirky, quake-resistant dome homes prove popular

“Not a single pane of glass broke.” The dome houses can withstand wind and earthquakes because they have no beams that can be broken, Konishi said. Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystyrene pieces used in the structures, said after the ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan cuts operating profit forecast after Japan recall

"I would like to express my apologies to customers, business partners, dealers and all the people who have been supporting Nissan," he said. Japan's second-largest carmaker suspended local production for about three weeks after it revealed uncertified ... ( read original story ...)

Twin baby chimpanzees make first public appearance at Nagoya zoo

NAGOYA – A Nagoya zoo on Tuesday held the first public viewing of its twin baby chimpanzees, saying the pair — born last month — are growing well and are in good health. The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens said it is rare for both chimpanzees ... ( read original story ...)

Last Time the Nikkei Was This High, Japan Was Still Seen Rising

The last time the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed around 23,000 yen was weeks after the release of Michael Crichton’s "Rising Sun," the novel about a Japanese conspiracy to take over America. In retrospect, the book was emblematic of the ... ( read original story ...)

Tale of two Trumps poses dilemma for Japan

TOKYO -- Donald Trump's visit to Japan reveals two sides to the American president -- and a challenge for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in managing the relationship with the U.S. One Trump chose Japan as the first destination in his Asia tour, calling the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan rejects idea of US free-trade deal to fix imbalance

TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday that trade imbalances with the United States should be addressed through U.S.-Japan economic dialogue, rather than through a bilateral free-trade agreement. "It is true that the United States runs ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s main stock index closes at quarter-century high

Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at a quarter-century high on Tuesday, rising by 1.73 percent amid eased concerns over geopolitical risks and on expectations for sound corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 gained 389.25 points to close at 22,937.60, the ... ( read original story ...)