It all points to an ugly open for Japanese markets in just under two hours time. Nikkei 225 futures were down by around 8% at 8.30am AEDT. Nikkei 225 Futures 4-Hour Chart. Source: Investing.com Just a few days ago all the chat was about the index hitting a ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan reports first drop in monetary base under Kuroda
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's pivot toward rate controls as the centerpiece of its ultraloose monetary policy has led the monetary base to decrease for the first time during Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's tenure. January saw the seasonally adjusted monetary base ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin world CAPITAL – Japan’s SECRET billion dollar plan for cryptocurrency price BOOM
Ken Kawai, partner at law firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and adviser to finance-tech start-ups, said: “Regulators in Japan are usually conservative and not first movers. “The Government wants to facilitate fintech through cryptocurrency and blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops make 7th arrest in ¥3.6 billion ‘dangerous drugs’ bust
TOKYO (TR) – Police on Sunday made a seventh arrest in the bust of a large operation that trafficked so-called “dangerous drugs,” reports Fuji News Network (Feb. 5). On June 8, 2016, an anti-organized crime division of the police seized the 185 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Amateur boxing body plays down IOC threat
We are confident that the great sport of boxing will not be removed from the Youth Olympic Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ... you can conclude we're still looking into this issue," he told a news conference on Sunday. Anthony Joshua won gold ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 race walking venues approved | iaaf.org
IAAF Newsletter For the record Member federation elections - News 189 PDF En IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF News ... For the record Member federation elections - News 172 PDF En The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Seventh arrest made in ¥4 billion fake Prince George coin scam
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a seventh person over a scam that involved the sale of fake coins featuring Prince George and netted the suspects about 4 billion yen, reports Nippon News Network (Feb. 2). According to police ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests disputed islets on sports flag for unified Korean team
“We cannot accept the flag in light of Japan’s stance over the sovereignty of Takeshima and it is extremely regrettable,” Suga said at a news conference ... of the Pyeongchang Winter Games. Suga said Tokyo will continue to urge Seoul to take ... ( read original story ...)
USS Ronald Reagan sailor arrested, accused of sexual assault in Tokyo
A Tokyo Metropolitan Police spokesman reached on Monday afternoon was also unable to provide details. News of the arrest comes on the heels of a short-term alcohol ban placed on Ronald Reagan sailors. Capt. Michael Donnelly, the ship’s commander ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar stronger around ¥110 in Tokyo
The dollar was slightly stronger around ¥110 in Tokyo trading Monday thanks to brisk U.S. jobs data, but its upside was limited due to sell-offs in Tokyo stocks. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥109.91, up from ¥109.77-81 at the same time Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds are queuing to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s adorable new panda cub
Crowds are delight at the sight of Xiang Xiang the panda in Tokyo. Image by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images ... By Rebecca Milner Stay up to date with the top travel news stories by signing up to our newsletter or following us on Facebook. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.9 mag, 98 km E of Nishinoomote, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.9 (ml/mb) was reported 98 kilometers (61 miles) from Nishinoomote in Japan on Wednesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The epicenter of the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese combat helicopter crashes in southern Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the grounding of all 12 helicopters of the same type for safety checks, Kyodo News agency reported. The crash follows a series of emergency landings and other incidents involving U.S. military aircraft on Japan's southern ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese combat helicopter crashes in deadly incident that sets house ablaze
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the grounding of all 12 helicopters of the same type for safety checks, Kyodo News agency reported. The crash follows a series of emergency landings and other incidents involving U.S. military aircraft on Japan's southern ... ( read original story ...)
W Hotels Come to Osaka, Japan
Moreover, Osaka is the second largest city in the country, so there’s no wonder why it attracts both business and leisure tourists. The new Osaka hotel will be open in an eye-catching building, the façade of which was developed by Tadao Ando. ( read original story ...)
‘Astro Boy’ headlines opening of annual Sapporo snow festival
An annual winter festival began Monday in Sapporo with some 200 snow and ice sculptures on display, including one of the famous manga hero, "Astro Boy." More than 2 million people from Japan and abroad are expected to visit the 69th Sapporo Snow Festival ... ( read original story ...)