Tokyo reported 778 new COVID-19 cases Friday, up 42 from a week earlier. No new coronavirus fatalities were confirmed, while there were seven very ill patients under the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Alternative to WTO trade arbitration gains steam as Japan joins
Japan has become the latest country to join an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes to the World Trade Organization, it said in a statement on Friday, in a move that observers say could urge ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps low rates as Kuroda sticks to script at swan song meeting
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and held off making changes to its controversial bond yield control policy, leaving options open ahead of a leadership transition ... ( read original story ...)
From Sapporo to Fukuoka: 8 Best Places in Japan to See Cherry Blossoms in 2023
There’s a reason why Japan is the most famous place in the world for seeing cherry blossoms — the sheer number of sakura spots and cherry blossom festivals are incomparable. The Japanese even have a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.67%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Textile and Shipbuilding sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.67%. The best performers of ...
Japanese Bank Stocks Slide Most in Three Years on BOJ, SVB Worry
Japanese banks shares slid by the most in three years, rattled by the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its easy-money policy and concerns over the health of a US tech lender.Most Read from ...
Diamond Princess returns to Yokohama, three years after mass COVID outbreak
The outbreak of infections on the ship in February 2020 led to thousands being quarantined and left 13 of the over 700 infected crew and passengers dead. ( read original story ...)
Next week’s Seoul-Tokyo summit to open new chapter in relations: vice minister
A summit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, in Tokyo next week will open a new chapter in the two countries' bilateral relationship, First Vice Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei down sharply as bank shares drag after BOJ policy decision
TOKYO, March 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei slumped on Friday, threatening to snap a five-day winning streak, as financials tumbled after the central bank’s decision to maintain stimulus settings hurt ...
Diamond Princess returns to Yokohama 3 yrs after mass COVID outbreak
The Diamond Princess liner returned to Yokohama near Tokyo on Friday for the first time since a mass COVID outbreak three years ago led Japan to quarantine those onboard and suspend the arrival of ... ( read original story ...)
Mihir Modi, Amit Chincholikar join finance, people divisions of Yokohama OHT
They will be members of the Global Executive Committee and report to Nitin Mantri, Head of the Off-Highway Tires (OHT) division of Yokohama Rubber Company, the company said. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Sole yokozuna Terunofuji to skip Osaka tournament
The absence of the Mongolian-born grand champion from a fourth consecutive grand tournament will leave ozeki Takakeisho as the highest-ranked wrestler when the 15-day competition opens Sunday at Edion ... ( read original story ...)
Inbound tourism to Japan still has room to grow, says economist
Harumi Taguchi of the S&P Global Market Intelligence says it's easier for tourists to travel to and from Japan and spending power is improving. ( read original story ...)
Locals dig up remnants of ceramic grenades as WWII souvenirs north of Tokyo
A neighborhood at the edge of the Tokyo metro area went one better than turning swords into plowshares. Its residents turned ceramic grenade casings into flower vases and garden ornaments. ( read original story ...)
Kuroda defends Bank of Japan’s ultra-dovish stance in his final policy meeting
Current governor Kuroda was first appointed in March 2013 and has led the central bank's ultra-dovish monetary policy since 2016. Japan's upper house in parliament approved nominee Kazuo Ueda to be the next governor to lead the central bank, ( read original story ...)
Why crypto’s go-to bank collapsed
Yesterday, the financial world witnessed a classic run on the bank when Silvergate Capital, the go-to US lender for crypto companies, said it would wind down its operations and voluntarily liquidate.