Japan had surrendered to the Allies. The day became known as Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day. Celebrations erupted around the globe as war-weary people danced in the streets. Sept. 2, 1945, also is ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett just invested billions in Japan. Here’s why it matters.
With that in mind, here's what we know about Berkshire's investment and why shareholders should be excited about it. Berkshire Hathaway just announced that it has acquired a little more than a 5% ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 141 coronavirus cases as infections appear to slow
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Wednesday confirmed 141 additional cases of the novel coronavirus. The single-day figure brought Tokyo’s cumulative to ... ( read original story ...)
V-J Day 75th anniversary: 5 things to know about Japan’s World War II surrender
World War II ended in the Pacific 75 years ago, on Sept. 2, 1945, when Japan formally surrendered to U.S. and Allied forces. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga says he will run for leadership race, wants to avoid vacuum
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga, officially declared on Wednesday he would run for leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a race he is widely tipped to win to become ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga signals readiness to prod BOJ to ease more
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday voiced his readiness to have the central bank take additional monetary easing steps to protect jobs, if he were to become prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organisers want ‘Super Mario’ Abe to remain involved
Olympic organisers hope Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will remain involved in preparations for the re-arranged Games next year, despite his announced resignation on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo start-up shows off manned flight of its flying car
A Tokyo company has achieved what it says is the first manned flight of a flying car in Japan. The vehicle, developed by start-up company SkyDrive Inc., rose off the ground to a height of two meters ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s streak of 100-plus coronavirus cases continues into Wednesday
Japan’s capital city reported another 141 coronavirus cases Wednesday, while the U.S. military in Japan announced two new infections. ( read original story ...)
Koike under fire as memorial held for Koreans slain in Tokyo in 1923
A memorial ceremony was held in a Tokyo park Sept. 1 to commemorate thousands of Koreans massacred in the aftermath of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake as a group that denies the s ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft is headlining Tokyo Game Show; full line-up announced
Tokyo Game Show 2020 will take place between the 24th and 27th of September, and will feature dozens of showcases, running the gamut from the likes of SEGA and Capcom, to Huawei and SoftBank. Some of ... ( read original story ...)
Xbox Tokyo Game Show Plans Outlined – No New Next Gen News
The Xbox showcase will celebrate Japanese game developers, talk about updates coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Game Pass and more. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Says He Will Push Forward ‘Abenomics’ Policies if He Becomes PM
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday he would "maintain and push forward" the "Abenomics" stimulus policies pursued by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe if he were to become the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Says to Run for Leadership Race, Wants to Avoid Vacuum
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga officially declared on Wednesday he would run for leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a race he is widely tipped to win to become ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 organisers want ‘Super Mario’ Abe to remain involved
Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers hope Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will remain involved in preparations for the re-arranged Games next year, despite his announced resignation on Friday. Abe had ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers offering free COVID-19 vaccines to all residents
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering offering free coronavirus vaccines nationwide to all residents who want it, Nikkei has learned. Those at high risk of developing severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)