Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street stemming from concerns the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes could lead to a recession.
Tokyo shares close lower after US losses
The US rate hikes have caused the yen to slide to its lowest level against the dollar in over three decades, while the Bank of Japan sticks to its longstanding monetary easing policies.
Earthquake of 5.1-magnitude jolts Japan; no tsunami warning issued
The earthquake logged a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, which peaks at 7 in some areas of Fukushima, according to the weather agency. There have been no immediate reports of major ... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake shakes Japan’s Fukushima, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck northeastern Japan including Fukushima Prefecture on Friday afternoon, the w ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issue
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture in Japan's northeast on Friday, the weather agency said, although no tsunami warning has been issued. ( read original story ...)
M5.1 earthquake hits Fukushima Pref. in northeastern Japan
A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.1 hit Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at 3:19 p.m. on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Take a Look Inside the Studio Ghibli Theme Park Opening in Nagoya, Japan
Ever since its initial announcement in 2020, Studio Ghibli fans have been anxiously awaiting the opening of its theme park in Nagoya, Japan. Around two years later, the park is now finally set to open ... ( read original story ...)
As intervention threat grows, Japan deals ‘strictly’ with FX speculators
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that authorities were dealing with currency speculators "strictly", as an extended sell-off of the yen kept markets on heightened alert for ... ( read original story ...)
Energy and Security on Agenda When Australia, Japan Leaders Meet
Australia is a major supplier of iron ore, coal and gas to Japan, and the meeting will be held in the capital of Western Australia, 3,700 km (2,300 miles) from the capital Canberr ... ( read original story ...)
Urgent: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture: JMA
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Friday, the weather agency here said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips below 27,000 on recession angst, chip stocks limit losses
Japan's Nikkei share average slid below the key 27,000 mark on Friday, tracking overnight Wall Street losses amid worries that U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes could trigger recession.
Japanese minister faces new allegation about former Unification Church ties
Japan's economic revitalization minister has apologized over a fresh revelation about his connection with the controversial former Unification Church. ( read original story ...)
US envoy to meet with Japanese and South Korean counterparts next week in Tokyo
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is to have discussions with deputy foreign ministers about China, North Korea and Russia. ( read original story ...)
700 passengers walk along tracks after Tokyo trains suspended by power cut
About 700 passengers on Tokyu Railways Co.'s Den-en-toshi Line had to get off a train and walk along the tracks to the nearest station becaus ... ( read original story ...)
See rare example of a WWII Japanese trainer aircraft this month in western Tokyo
A Tachikawa Ki-54, the twin-engine advanced trainer aircraft used during World War II by imperial Japan, can be seen at Tachihi Holdings in Tachikawa city Oct. 27-30, according to the company’s news ... ( read original story ...)
As intervention threat grows, Japan deals with FX speculators ‘strictly’
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that authorities were dealing with currency speculators "strictly", as an extended sell-off of the yen kept markets on heightened alert for ... ( read original story ...)