The Japanese Art of Saving Money." The book is currently only available in English in the U.K., but the publisher told ABC News it’s releasing the book in the U.S. this fall. The general concept starts with mindfulness about your goals -- Why are you saving? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index hits 26-year high
The Nikkei index of 225 leading Japanese shares reached its highest level for 26 years at the end of trading on Tuesday. It added 0.6% to its value to end at 23,849.99 when the markets reopened following a public holiday on Monday - its highest level since ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, South Korea face test on unity over North Korea
"Our position on applying maximum pressure will not change," a top Japanese official said. But North Korea can take advantage of any rifts among Japan, the U.S. and South Korea. Nikkei staff writer Sotaro Suzuki in Seoul contributed to this story. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike pledges better child care as capital eyes population peak
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Tuesday pledged greater support in child and nursing care to address growing social needs as the nation seeks to deal with its shrinking and graying population. Koike, in an interview with The Japan Times, also said she will do ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects South Korean call for extra steps over ‘comfort women’
SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan said on Tuesday it can "by no means" accept South Korea's call for more steps to help "comfort women", a euphemism for girls and women forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels, a divisive issue that Japan says was resolved with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kayak racer banned 8 years for spiking drink of rival
The Japan Anti-Doping Agency said Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 that Suzuki was banned for putting an anabolic steroid into the drink bottle of his rival at a national championship in September. (Kyodo News via AP) The incident is Japan's first case of an athlete ... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa tension: US apologises to Japan over repeat accidents
Japan says the US has apologised for a series of recent accidents on its territory involving American military equipment. The incidents on the southern island of Okinawa included the emergency landings of two US military helicopters. Okinawa Governor ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 26-year high; Fast Retailing top contributor
The broader Topix ended 0.5 per cent higher at 1,889.29, its highest closing level since June 1991. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average hit a 26-year high on Tuesday, helped by gains on Wall Street during a Japanese holiday, while index heavyweight Fast ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Yokohama warm up as Japan’s north faces blizzards, snowstorms
TOKYO - While people in Japan's north are bundled up in thick clothing as the mercury plummets, triggering weather warnings on Tuesday (Jan 9), those in Tokyo and Yokohama are feeling spring-like temperatures of 18 deg Celsius. In the capital, many among ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares edge up, yen jumps as Bank of Japan trims bond buying
Asian shares edged higher on Tuesday, approaching record highs, while the yen stole the currency spotlight and jumped after the Bank of Japan's slight reduction to its bond purchases reminded investors that it will eventually normalize policy. MSCI's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank trims bond purchases, prompting stimulus withdrawal talk
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Speculation the Bank of Japan may slow its monetary stimulus this year gripped the currency market on Tuesday after the central bank trimmed the amount of its purchases of Japanese government bonds. While the bond-buying operations ... ( read original story ...)
Work 50 minutes for meal at Tokyo eatery
TOKYO • No money to pay for a meal? No problem - just work for 50 minutes. That is the recipe to combat hunger for Ms Sekai Kobayashi, 33, a former engineer who will not turn away penniless customers at her restaurant Mirai Shokudo (translated as Future ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend gains at open
In Tokyo, exporters were broadly higher, with Sony gaining 0.88 percent to 5,512 yen and Toyota trading up 0.26 percent at 7,572 yen. Banks were also higher, with Mitsubishi UFJ 0.92 percent higher at 43,000 yen and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial rising 1.08 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s funky Ferris wheel reopens for first time in 9 years
(CNN) -- Most visitors to Osaka, Japan, have seen the bright yellow oblong-shaped Ferris wheel next to the famous Glico Man Sign billboard along the Dotonbori River. Few realize it's an actual ride, often mistaking it for just another wild Osaka decoration. ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Today 2018 Strikes South of Tokyo
ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A Japan earthquake today 2018 has struck off the coast south of Tokyo. The Japan earthquake today is the first major quake to strike Japan this year. The Japan earthquake today January 5, 2018 began moments ago. It was a 4.5 magnitude ... ( read original story ...)
Value of Japan’s midcap stocks surged 30% in 2017
TOKYO -- Japan's midcap stocks are catching the eye of investors hoping that emerging companies can turn proprietary technology and unique business models into robust profit growth. Nikkei calculated the aggregate market capitalization of roughly 1,000 ... ( read original story ...)