TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reached a four-week high on Monday, as a calm bond market following the Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak and growing optimism from a ...
Japan’s FY 2022 forex account surplus of $25 billion beats estimate
Japan had a larger-than-estimated surplus of 3.48 trillion yen ($25 billion) in its special account for forex funds in fiscal 2022, h ...
Japan’s FY 2022 forex account surplus of 3.5 tril. yen beats estimate
Japan had a larger-than-estimated surplus of 3.48 trillion yen ($25 billion) in its special account for forex funds in fiscal 2022, helped by a weak yen that boosted earnings from assets such as U.S.
Cosmetics stores in Nagoya expand sales of gender-free makeup
Move reflects the recent trend of men becoming more conscious about grooming and the popularity of male K-pop idols wearing makeup. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Urawa Reds Prediction: Guests Have Better Chance Of Progress
Nagoya Grampus squares shoulder-to-shoulder against Urawa Reds as Round 4 of the Emperor’s Cup flags off in full colors. Previous H2H stats display 2 wins for Urawa Reds, 2 stalemates, and One win for ... ( read original story ...)
Cerezo Osaka vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction: A Home Win Expected
The fourth round of the Japanese Emperor’s Cup goes underway as Cerezo Osaka faces Shonan Bellmare for a chance to progress to stage 5. Recent data show The hosting outfits to have dominated on four ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on weak yen, yield rises after BOJ policy change
Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday, with a weak yen lifting export-related shares, while long-term government bond yields hit a nine-year ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Man Spends Nearly ₹17 Lakh To Became Wolf, Another Story Of Human ‘Transforming’ Into Animal Goes Viral
Days after we heard about Taco, a Japanese man who 'transformed' himself into a hyperrealistic collie, another such incident has been reported. Netizens are talking about another person from Japan who ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan needs to move sooner to a new normal as current policy is ‘very harmful’, says strategist
BOJ kept its ultra low interest rates unchanged but shocked financial markets by loosening its yield curve control — or YCC — in a sudden move that has wide-ranging implications. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output rises 2% in June as demand buoys manufacturers
Japanese factory output improved in June for the first time in two months, government data showed on Monday, highlighting growing confidence among manufacturers buoyed by strong demand. Many countries, ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Despite edging past 1,000 yen, Japan’ average minimum wage still too low
However, Japan's minimum wage is lower than in other major countries ... But the structure of discussions remains rooted in how much companies can pay. The business environments of small and ... ( read original story ...)
17 public toilets in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward renovated to dispel dirty, dark image
A project to renovate public restrooms at 17 locations in the capital's Shibuya Ward to make them more comfortable has been completed. ( read original story ...)
As Japan bakes, hospitals in Tokyo deal with heatstroke cases
Japan continued to wilt in soaring temperatures as heatstroke alerts were issued for 19 prefectures including some in the Kanto, Hokuriku and Kinki regions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court to hand down ruling on ‘Joker’ Halloween train attack
The Tokyo District Court will hand down a ruling on a man who allegedly committed a knife and arson attack on a Tokyo train on Halloween two years ago. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court to sentence 2021 train attack suspect
The Tokyo District Court is expected to soon announce a sentence for a man who carried out a knife and arson attack on a train in 2021, injuring one person. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 4-week peak amid calm bond market, earnings boost
Japan's Nikkei share average rallied to a four-week high on Monday as a relatively calm reaction in the domestic bond market following the Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak and growing optimism ...