Japan might start accepting foreign tourists next month, Nikkei has learned. The government will make a final decision on lifting the ban on tourist visas in two weeks, when the number of infections ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow tourist groups as soon as this month: Report
Japan is looking at doubling the daily entry cap to 20,000 and accepting overseas tourists from June, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing unnamed sources. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia skid except in Japan where Nikkei 225 advances
Stocks in Asia were on the skids on Friday although in Japan the Nikkei 225 gained ground after being closed for most of this week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices rise at fastest pace in seven years
Core consumer prices in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April from a year earlier, marking the fastest annual pace in seven years, government data showed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices up 1.9%; biggest jump in 7 years
Consumer prices in Tokyo rose at the fastest pace in about seven years in mid-April. Higher energy bills and rising food costs were behind the surge. ( read original story ...)
Transfer news: United in for Japan midfielder
Leeds United are targeting 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt and Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada. (Football Insider), external West Ham have made a second approach to Leeds winger Raphinha, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s core CPI climbs at fastest rate in 7 years in April as energy prices surge
Core consumer prices in Tokyo increased at the fastest rate in more than seven years in April, jumping 1.9 percent owing to surging prices for crude oil and raw materials, the government said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Delhivery IPO size cut down by a third due to market volatility and LIC IPO, say analysts
In this case, the OFS would go to Carlyle, Japanese Softbank, Fosun group-owned China Momentum ... has made the current market situation challenging, but Delhivery’s IPO will sail through as it has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank still believes inflation is transitory, says investment management firm
Brad Tank of Neuberger Berman discusses how the Bank of Japan is dealing with global inflationary pressures. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may spend US$100bil to slow yen’s slide
TOKYO: The yen may extend declines to 140 per dollar and that could trigger the Japanese government to spend US$100bil (RM433.7bil) to limit further losses, according to Bank of America (BofA). ( read original story ...)
Kanye West Escapes to Tokyo with Girlfriend Chaney Jones amid Strict Travel Restrictions
Kanye West and Chaney Jones' trip to Tokyo comes as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he's easing travel restrictions next month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise slightly in morning as weaker yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Friday morning, as buying of export-oriented shares picked up late in the session as the yen's weak ... ( read original story ...)
Fastest Tokyo Inflation in Decades Complicates BOJ’s Messaging
The cost of living in Tokyo rose at the fastest pace in almost three decades in April, as the impact of soaring energy prices became clearer, an outcome that complicates the Bank of Japan’s messaging ... ( read original story ...)
Naniwa Danshi Bows at No. 1, BE:FIRST at No. 3 on Japan Hot 100
The lead track off the new Johnny’s group’s second single is the theme of the new NTV drama series 'The Files of Young Kindaichi.' ... ( read original story ...)
Silence Is Golden In Business In Japan
Silence can be powerful in business in Japan. I once visited a branch of the organization, having heard that one of the female staff was having trouble with her much older male boss. I asked her how I ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto becomes a political player
Political groups backed by wealthy crypto investors have already scored some key wins in the 2022 midterm primaries. And at this early stage in the campaign, donations from the industry already have ... ( read original story ...)