TOKYO: Tokyo shares opened sharply lower Friday following a negative lead on Wall Street amid lingering worries ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida says up to BOJ to decide on exit from easy money policy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated on Friday it was up to the central bank to decide on an exit strategy from its massive stimulus programme. "It's left to the Bank of Japan to decide ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected hacking of central Japan’s hospital server disrupts medical services
Possible unauthorized access to a hospital's server in the central Japan city of Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, has disrupted some of its medica ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s BluEarth-XT AE61 coming factory-equipped on Toyota’s Lexus NX
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that since November 2021 it has been supplying its BluEarth-XT AE61 and BluEarth-XT AE61 Z・P・S*1 tires to Toyota Motor Corporation for use as original ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s consumer prices seen posting slower growth in January
Consumer inflation in Tokyo will likely post slightly slower year-on-year growth in January, a Reuters poll showed, after the suspension of a government discount travel campaign in late 2020 led to a ... ( read original story ...)
Unlike Tokyo Olympics, U.S. Olympians Are 100 Percent Vaccinated Ahead of Beijing Games
All of the about 240 athletes set to take part in next month's Beijing Olympics are fully vaccinated, Team USA's top doctor confirmed Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Toyota Land Cruiser customers in Japan face four-year wait
Motor industry giant Toyota has warned customers in Japan that they will have to wait for up to four years to take delivery of its Land Cruiser SUV. The world's biggest carmaker says the delay is not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.S. to start new ‘2 plus 2’ dialogue for economic issues -Kyodo
The United States and Japan will initiate a new "2 plus 2" dialogue that will cover economic and diplomatic issues, Kyodo reported, citing a Japan government official. ( read original story ...)
Japan Prices Fail to Make More Progress to Distant BOJ Goal
Gains in Japan’s key consumer prices failed to accelerate toward the Bank of Japan’s target in December, highlighting the ongoing weakness in the economy’s inflation pulse in stark contrast to its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s inflation hovers around 2-year high, BOJ flags price pressure
Japan’s core consumer prices rose 0.5% in December from a year earlier, increasing for a second month in a row at the fastest pace in nearly two years in a sign of broadening inflationary pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how quickly Tsunami waves could move after a major earthquake in Washington
New maps from the Department of Natural Resources show where, and how fast, tsunami waves could inundate Washington's coast after a major earthquake. ( read original story ...)
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Follow horse racing with Alex Hammond on Sky Sports - get live racing results, racecards, news, videos, photos, stats (horses & jockeys), plus daily tips. ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo March Release Date Seemingly Leaked on PS Store
Bethesda and Tango Gameworks’ PlayStation 5 timed exclusive, Ghostwire: Tokyo, might be only two months from launch if a PlayStation Store leak is accurate. First spotted by MP1st, the PlayStation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as Japan widens COVID-19 restrictions due to the omicron variant causing cases to surge to new ... ( read original story ...)
Dealing With HQ: Episode #120 The Japan Business Mastery Show
The Japan Business Mastery Show Trying to explain Japan to your boss back at HQ is a real pain. HQ ideas on solutions for Japan rarely hit the mark. ( read original story ...)
Toyota Production in Japan Hit by Parts Crunch From COVID-19
The shortage of parts caused by the coronavirus pandemic is further denting production at Toyota, Japan’s top automaker. ( read original story ...)