Japan's Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, led by declines in auto and tyre makers, as investors locked in profits ahead of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting this week. The ...
Japan to Maintain Accommodative Policy – Govt Official Quotes BOJ’s Ueda
While dollar/yen moves have been somewhat volatile due to U.S.-Japanese interest rate differentials, Japan's long-term interest rates have moved sideways under the BOJ's yield curve control policy, a ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.01%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Finance & Investment sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei ...
Shopping in Tanukikoji: Best Fashion, Vintage Shops, Food and Drinks in Sapporo
Aside from the fantastic food and amazing nature in Sapporo, it is also a haven for shopping! There are countless department shops and independent store to fill all your shopping desires! Tanukikoji Shopping Street (狸小路商店街), ( read original story ...)
Japan quietly emerging as FIFA Women’s World Cup contenders but real test of credentials lies ahead
Japan are looming as potential challengers for the FIFA Women's World Cup but the real test of their credentials will come in their final Group C outing. ( read original story ...)
Japan 2-0 Costa Rica: 2011 champions on brink of Women’s World Cup last 16 after win
Japan are on the verge of qualifying for the Fifa Women's World Cup round of 16 after a routine win over Costa Rica in Dunedin. ( read original story ...)
Family arrested in connection with beheading at Japan hotel earlier this month
Runa Tamura, 39, and her parents were arrested Monday by police on suspicion of conspiring together to behead an elderly man at a Japan hotel. ( read original story ...)
Japan says sees pick up in business sentiment for the first time in 7 months
Business sentiment in Japan is picking up in July on easing supply constraints and the removal of COVID-19 curbs, the first such uptick this year, a report by the cabinet said on Wednesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps economic assessment in July, business conditions improve
"The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace," the July economic report said, adding that slowing economic growth overseas caused by global monetary tightening poses a downside risk. "Full ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cabinet Office ups view on business sentiment for the first time in seven months
Ahead of Friday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy announcements and updated economic projections, the Japanese Cabinet Office published its monthly economic assessment this Wednesday. “Raises view on ... ( read original story ...)
Binance To Offer Full Services in Japan After Acquiring Sakura Exchange Bitcoin Last November
After acquiring Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC) in November 2022, Binance will start providing full services for Japanese users in August this year.
South Korea launches interagency investigation team to tackle rising crypto crimes
South Korea launched an interagency investigation unit to tackle crypto-currency crimes on Wednesday amid a surge in illegal activities in the market and a lack of legal protections for investors.
US congressional committee set to weigh crypto bills
A key congressional committee is set to vote this week on several bills that would develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, a milestone for Capitol Hill in its efforts to codify federal ...
Homegrown Japanese 2nm Chips to Cost 10x More Than Japan’s Mainstream Chips: Rapidus
The Japanese government has agreed to financially support the ... its CEO is mulling raising additional capital through an initial public offering (IPO), though for now there is nothing to announce.
Man with knife enters school in Osaka
A man with a knife broke into a junior high school in Osaka Prefecture on Wednesday. The man entered a building of Toyo junior high school in Tondabayashi City before noon. Police arrested the 29-year ... ( read original story ...)
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel opens a pop-up garden bar with Tokyo Tower view
The bar is set in the hotel's outdoor garden, which has an unobstructed view of Tokyo Tower. You can enjoy the space as a standing bar or relax on tatami mats around the garden. As for the menu, the ... ( read original story ...)