Tokyo stocks fell for the third straight session Tuesday on concerns that a recent surge in coronavirus infections in Japan may hinder economic activity. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Bank has another system failure
Japan's Mizuho Bank has experienced another system failure. Tuesday's incident was the latest in a series that started last year. ( read original story ...)
Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Releases Video of High-resolution Replicas on Display in Shigaraki Ware Production Area
Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., announced on January 11, 2022 that it has produced and released a video documentary on its "Jomon x Future Connected by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan households’ inflation expectations hit more than 2-year high – BOJ
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Nearly 80% of Japanese households expect inflation to accelerate a year from now to its highest in more than two years, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan toaster startup smartphone foray craters stock price
A foray into smartphones by Japan's Balmuda Inc, best known for its high-end toasters, has cratered its stock price with the firm announcing this week it has halted sales of its poorly received ... ( read original story ...)
Woman dies, man hurt after being found with possible blade wounds at Sapporo apartment
A middle-aged man and woman were found wounded and collapsed in a housing complex in this north Japan city on Jan. 10, with the woman later ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s golden oldie ‘King Kazu’ joins new team at 54
TOKYO: Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career at the age of 54 on Tuesday with a move to a fourth-tier club managed by his older brother. Miura, known as “King ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: 54-year-old Miura joins 4th-tier club led by his brother
Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest active player in Japanese professional soccer at age 54, has moved to Suzuka Point Getters on loan from relegation side Yokohama FC, the two clubs said Tuesday. Miura, who ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested in Osaka for allegedly confining 2-month-old son in freezer
A 42-year-old man in this west Japan city was arrested on Jan. 10 for allegedly confining his then 2-month-old second son in a freezer last A ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo venues and attractions are temporarily closed to stop the spread of Covid-19
To curb the further spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, a number of popular Tokyo attractions are temporarily closed from January 11 until further notice. As reported by Kyodo News, so far, the ... ( read original story ...)
Over 500 treated in Tokyo due to ice, falling snow
Japanese authorities have reported that more than 500 people in the capital Tokyo were treated at hospitals on January 6 and 7 after falling due to ice and snow on streets and sidewalks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tightens COVID-19 dining restrictions and closes some facilities amid surge
The tighter rules, which impose a four-person limit per table on the size of groups dining at certified eateries and bars, will be effective until Jan. 31. ( read original story ...)
These Tokyo venues and attractions are temporarily closed due to Covid-19
To curb the further spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, a number of popular Tokyo attractions are temporarily closed from January 11 until further notice. As reported by Kyodo News, so far, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps border controls as it prepares for omicron surge
Japan says it will keep its borders closed to most foreign citizens through February as it attempts to accelerate coronavirus booster shots for elderly people and expand hospital capacity to cope with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges more chip tie-ups with Taiwan at trade talks
Japan called for greater collaboration with Taiwan on semiconductors at a bilateral economic and trade meeting on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho to acquire U.S. private equity agent Capstone, source says
Mizuho Financial Group plans to acquire U.S. private equity placement agent Capstone Partners, a person familiar with the matter said, as the Japanese lender looks to beef up its investment banking ... ( read original story ...)