Japan's 10-year government bond yields fell on Monday, tracking weekend declines in U.S. Treasuries, while bonds with other maturities were not traded ahead of a series of central bank meetings this ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on eased US inflation concerns
Tokyo stocks ended higher Monday as concerns over surging inflation in the United States receded somewhat after the country's consume ... ( read original story ...)
Officer dies after apparently shooting self in head at Tokyo police box
A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer apparently shot himself in the head at a police box on Dec. 11, and he was later confirmed dea ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Wealth distribution, decarbonization obscured in Japan’s FY2022 tax reform plan
Japan's ruling coalition has greenlighted a tax reform plan for fiscal 2022, the first revision under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government. ( read original story ...)
LONG FORM: Zico Backs Japan To Qualify For Qatar 2022
Football legend Zico expressed confidence in Japan qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup. The Samurai Blue, who have qualified for every edition of the World Cup since 1998, had a disastrous start ... ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment cautious in Japan as virus looms
TOKYO: Japan’s major manufacturers remain cautious about the economy’s trajectory, with business sentiment flat for the quarter as concerns about the pandemic linger, a key survey showed today. Among ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro to roll out new train cars in April 2023 ahead of world’s fair
Osaka Metro Co. will introduce new "400 series" train cars in April 2023 on the Chuo Line, which will connect the downtown area and the venue for the World Expo to be held in the city in 2025, the ... ( read original story ...)
Latest news updates: Japan’s Tankan shows confidence in economy but survey taken pre-Omicron
Japanese companies are confident in the country’s economy, according to the results of a quarterly survey of sentiment by the Bank of Japan, but analysts warned it had been conducted before businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders see first rise in 3 months
Japan's private-sector machinery orders rose for the first time in three months in October. Demand in the transport sector helped counterbalance a slow month for manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
VIRAL: Did you know that beer in Japan is made from this insect?
VIRAL: Did you know that beer in Japan is made from this insect? - This beer is distilled in Japan by a traditional method known as 'kabutokama', which has been used since the early 20th century. ( read original story ...)
No spooky sights yet at ‘haunted’ residence, Japan PM says
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he's sleeping soundly after becoming the first premier in nine years to inhabit the official residence, which is reputedly haunted by ghosts. ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s finance sector ends painful year, ex-Nomura banker vows to bring change
By taking effective control of Shinsei Bank Ltd., Yoshitaka Kitao is setting his sights on creating a banking alliance to rival the conservative old guard. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents gather to remember Nanjing Massacre
Photo taken on Dec. 11, 2021 shows the scene of a gathering marking the 84th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre in Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) Hiroshi Tanaka, representative of No More ... ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment cautious in Japan as virus fears linger
TOKYO: Japan's major manufacturers remain cautious about the economy's trajectory, with business sentiment flat for the quarter as concerns about the pandemic linger, a key survey showed Monday (Dec ... ( read original story ...)
Japan service-sector firms’ mood perks up, but omicron clouds outlook
The Bank of Japan's tankan survey suggested the economy was gradually emerging from the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tankan: Manufacturers’ business mood unchanged
The Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey shows business sentiment at large manufacturers was unchanged from the previous quarter. ( read original story ...)