What Our Economists Say... On Japan: “Japan’s economy was bound to take a hit from a string of natural disasters. The good news is that the effects will pass.” On Germany: “Services output also looks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe says wants to discuss peace treaty with Putin today
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he wants to discuss a peace treaty with Russia and the North Korean issue with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. ( read original story ...)
Japan economy shrinks in Q3 as natural disasters hit
Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Japan was hit by several natural disasters this summer, including massive flooding in western r... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrank in July-September as trade falls
TOKYO — The Japanese economy shrank at an annualized rate of 1.2 per cent in July-September, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell, according to government data released Wednesday. Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth
Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter as natural disasters hit spending and disrupted exports. The economy contracted by an annualised 1.2% between July and September, preliminary figures showed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Hit by Natural Disasters and Trade Frictions
In September a large earthquake triggered a blackout in the northern island of Hokkaido, which followed severe typhoons that damaged airports and transport infrastructure in western Japan. Businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Murder of Nagoya housewife remains unsolved 19 years later
AICHI (TR) – On the 19th anniversary of the murder of a housewife in Nagoya, the family of the victim sought the help of the public in locating the killer, reports Nippon News Network (Nov. 14). On No... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts in Q3 as natural disasters, trade woes bite
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter, hit by natural disasters and a decline in exports, a worrying sign that trade protectionism is starting to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks for Second Time in 2018 After Disasters
Japan’s economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter after an earthquake, typhoons and torrential rain battered production at home while exports declined amid softer demand overseas. Jap... ( read original story ...)
Graphic: Bank of Japan’s balance sheet now larger than country’s GDP
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's central bank has become the first among G7 nations to own assets collectively worth more than the country's entire economy, following a half-decade spending spree ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman arrested in connection to stabbing death of US airman
Vollweiler was from the Poconos in Pennsylvania and was stationed at Yokota Air Base in western Japan where he worked as a K-9 instructor, according to WNEP. The Associated Press contributed to this r... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Pence praises U.S.-Japan alliance as ‘model’ for Asian nations
The “U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” Pence said during a joint news conference with Abe at the ... Washington has also forced Tokyo to start talks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop more than 3% after Wall Street plunge
Tokyo stocks dived more than three percent shortly after the open on Tuesday, with investors discouraged by a plunge in US shares on fears over demand in the tech sector. The Nikkei 225 index was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies to beat MLB All-Stars 5-3 to lead series 3-1
HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Ryosuke Kikuchi drove in the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt as Japan rallied with four runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the MLB All-Stars 5-3 and take a 3-1 lead in thei... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | IAEA urges quick plan on Fukushima radioactive water cleanup
TOKYO— Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency urged the operator of Japan‘s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Tuesday to urgently decide on a plan to dispose of massive amounts o... ( read original story ...)
How to find wellness in Tokyo and Nikko
When you think of a trip to Tokyo, you probably picture tall buildings plastered with flashing ads, colourful outfits in Harajuku, and weird and wonderful themed cafes. Busy and bustling. ( read original story ...)