Month: April 2022

Tokyo stocks dropped sharply for the second day in a row on Thursday due to concerns over aggressive monetary tightening policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve, while worries over resurgence of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo reported 8,753 new COVID-19 cases on April 7, up 527 from the previous Thursday. Cases have remained high in the capital. The daily average of new cases over the week through April 7 was 7,433.3 ... ( read original story ...)

But that narrative is increasingly in question as the yen’s recent plunge aggravates the impact of surging commodity prices, hitting some businesses and consumers much harder than before.  “The ... ( read original story ...)

The benefits of a weak yen outweigh the demerits for Japan's export-oriented economy, central bank policymaker Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday, brushing aside the view the currency's recent decline ... ( read original story ...)

At least two utilities in Japan and South Korea have halted Russian coal imports in recent months and others may have to follow suit and join a scramble for new sources if sanctions are expanded, ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government has given up scheduling an April visit by President Joe Biden due to his tightened schedule around the war in Ukraine, Kyodo News reported Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

The artist, whose real name was Motoo Abiko, was found outside his home near Tokyo Tokyo: Famed Japanese manga artist Fujiko Fujio A, known for beloved children's cartoons including "Ninja Hattori" ... ( read original story ...)

"We are all fans of Naomi Osaka and we have seen the high level of tennis that she can play and we have seen her win Grand Slams," Chris Evert told Eurosport in an extended interview ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's capital recorded 8,753 coronavirus cases on April 7, after registering 8,652 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)

The captivating HBO Max series, based on Daily Beast contributor Jake Adelstein’s memoir, involves an American reporter (Ansel Elgort) who clashes with Yakuza clans in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

The best way to learn about a country is by getting to know the locals. With our interview series “People of Japan,” we’ll bring you even closer to Japan by introducing business owners, cultural ... ( read original story ...)