The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned Taiwan that it could lose its right to compete if it tries to change its name for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. This comes ahead of a referendum that wi... ( read original story ...)
Last thing quake-prone Japan needed was the KYB data rigging scandal
In disaster-prone Japan, earthquake resistance is vital to prevent buildings from collapsing when a powerful temblor hits, and builders and seismic reinforcement providers have repeatedly given assura... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as chip-related stocks, SoftBank recover; financials tumble
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday after investors covered their short positions on chip-related stocks, offsetting a drop in financials that were hurt by lower ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds after chip-related stocks bought back; financials tumble
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday morning after investors covered their short positions on chip-related stocks, offsetting a drop in financials which ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag strikes near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the earth’s surface. Event id: us... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports rebound in October, driven by U.S. car imports
Monday’s trade news followed gross domestic product data issued last week that showed Japan’s economy, the world’s third largest, shrank more than expected in the third quarter, hit by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports recover but reports trade deficit in October
TOKYO — Japan recorded a trade deficit in October but a recovery in exports after getting slammed by natural disasters in September, according to government data released Monday. Exports grew 8 ... ( read original story ...)
Vancouver Japanese congregation compensated for church lost during internment
The United Church of Canada is paying $500,000 in compensation to a Vancouver Japanese congregation for the loss of its church building during the Second World War. The congregation, which now has a h... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs goods trade deficit in Oct. as energy imports surge
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan posted a goods trade deficit in October as rising energy costs led imports to rise at the fastest pace in nearly five years, government data showed Monday. The country's ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.6 quake has struck near Hirara in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has struck on Monday, 66 kilometers (41 miles) from Hirara in Japan. Exact location of earthquake, 125.2127° East, 24.2013° North, depth 37.54 km. A tsunami wa... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian shares mostly up cheered by Wall Street buying spree
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after a buying spree on Wall Street kept up investor optimism into a new week, despite continuing worries about trade tensions. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s be... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan’s exports recover but reports trade deficit in October
TOKYO — Japan is reporting a trade deficit in October but is seeing a recovery in exports after getting slammed by natural disasters in September. Japan’s Ministry of Finance said Monday exports grew ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rebound in October Even as Trade Tensions Rise
TOKYO — Japan's exports rebounded in the year to October, reversing from the prior month's surprise drop as U.S.-bound shipments grew, although slowing global demand and the intensifying U.S.-China tr... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan struggles to scale up as longevity limits dynamism
Japan's listed companies tend to have a much ... as well as show managers clear incentives for pursuing growth. Nikkei staff writers Kyohei Suga, Daisuke Maruyama and Masayuki Shikata contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as Nvidia’s poor results dent chip sector
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Friday as a drop in semiconductor-related stocks weighed after U.S.’s Nvidia disappointed the market with worse-than-expected earnings. The Nikkei shar... ( read original story ...)
The Earthquake-Resistant Challenger Stadium In Japan
In the landscape of Japanese tennis, the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships has set the standard for the last 45 years. The country's lone ATP World Tour event continues to shine brightly in Toky... ( read original story ...)