Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yields hit a nine-month high on Thursday, tracking elevated U.S. yields, after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting signalled it may raise interest ... ( read original story ...)
Snow hits Tokyo, expected to continue in east Japan until late on Jan. 6
Snow hit central Tokyo on Jan. 6 as a low-pressure system emerged south of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says it expects snow to con ... ( read original story ...)
US Forces in Japan ordered to wear masks as COVID cases jump
The U.S. military on Thursday ordered personnel stationed in Japan to wear masks when going off base to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections. American forces have come under fire after a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia ink defense and security cooperation treaty
Japan and Australia signed a treaty on Thursday that strengthens defense and security cooperation between the two countries, AFP has reported. When asked at a regular briefing on Wednesday, Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Forces in Japan to Impose Stronger Measures Against COVID Infections
A U.S. soldier wearing a protective face mask is seen inside a C-130 transport plane during a military drill amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Yokota U.S. Air Force Base in Fussa, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Seeks Restrictions On US Troops After Virus Surge
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi urged his US counterpart Thursday to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a surge in Covid cases on bases and surrounding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia sign defence treaty with eyes on China
Japan and Australia on Thursday signed a "landmark" treaty to strengthen defence ties, saying the accord would contribute to regional stability, as China ... ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign minister asks US to restrict troop movement around bases over Covid worry
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a surge in Covid cases on bases and surroundi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower, extending US falls
Tokyo stocks opened lower today after two days of rallies, with investors disheartened by falls on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.65 per cent or 192.08 points at 29,140.08 in ... ( read original story ...)
Tiger bites off keeper’s hand at Japan safari park: Kyodo
A tiger bit off a keeper's hand and attacked two other people at a safari park near Tokyo, Japanese media reported Wednesday (Jan 5). ( read original story ...)
U.S. Forces Japan to impose stronger measures against COVID infections
U.S. Forces in Japan (USFJ) on Thursday said they have introduced stricter measures to tackle an increase in COVID-19 cases that have raised concerns that cases may spread to communities around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Asks U.S. to Take COVID-19 Counter-Measures at Military Bases – Kyodo
Japan requested that the United States strengthen COVID-19 countermeasures at military installations within Japan, including restrictions on people leaving base, the Kyodo news agency reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks Indonesia to revoke coal export ban as China, South Korea shrug off supply worries for now
World's largest supplier of thermal coal acted as local stockpiles hit critical lows; power outages would be a political problem for Indonesian leader Jokowi But experts say ban is likely only short ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.67 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.67 percent at 29,136.75 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.54 percent at 2,028.22. TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s key bond yield hits 2-month high, tests BOJ’s rate cap policy
Japan's benchmark government bond yield crept up on Thursday to its highest level in two months in tandem with rising U.S. Treasury yields, testing the central bank's policy that pledges to cap ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Says She Won’t Seek Virus Restrictions for Now
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said she had no plans at this point of asking the national government to introduce a quasi-emergency in the capital over the coronavirus as infection numbers are ticking up ... ( read original story ...)