The Bank of Japan is widely expected to maintain ultralow rates at its two-day policy meeting from Thursday and examine economic and ...
Unlike other central banks, Bank of Japan is ‘marching to a different drummer’
Richard Fisher, former Dallas Fed president, says the Bank of Japan had a "unique ecosystem" where it is "very beholden to the diet".
25-yr-old Japan ‘sugar-baby’ accused of conning man out of $180,000 over dating app
NAGOYA -- Aichi Prefectural Police have slapped 25-year-old Mai Watanabe with a fresh arrest warrant for fraud on suspicions she bilked one man out of 27 million yen (about $182,300) using a dating ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo prosecution unit head sues Toyota, says car defect caused fatal accident
An 84-year-old former Tokyo prosecution unit head who was convicted of causing a fatal driving accident in 2018 has filed a lawsuit seeking 50 million yen (about $337,000) in damages from Toyota Motor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on US rate hike fears, Japan yield hits 10-yr high
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, weighed down by concerns over prolonged monetary tightening in the United States, while Japan's benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Viral video: Passengers stunned as WWE-style match unfolds on bullet train in Japan, watch
In an electrifying display of athleticism and showmanship, two professional wrestlers squared off in a WWE-style match aboard a high-speed bullet train in Japan, captivating both passengers and online ... ( read original story ...)
A millennial dad of 2 bought an abandoned home in Japan for $23,600. He says restoring it is easier than expected.
Eric McAskill says that he hasn't been to the grocery store in two weeks, because his neighbors have been sharing their harvests with his family. ( read original story ...)
S&P lifts SoftBank’s credit outlook to positive on Arm IPO
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -S&P Global Ratings revised its credit outlook for Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group to positive from stable after the initial public offering (IPO) of ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls over 1% after Fed warns of higher rates for longer
Japan's Nikkei share average declined more than 1% on Thursday, as technology heavyweights tracked their U.S. peers lower after the Federal Reserve stiffened its hawkish stance with a further interest ...
Japan warns against post-Fed yen slide
Japan won't rule out any options in addressing excess volatility in currency markets, the government's top spokesperson said on Thursday, issuing a fresh warning against the yen's decline towards the ...
Tokyo stocks down on U.S. rate hike fears, Japan yield at 10-yr high
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning on concern that the U.S. Federal Reserve will prolong its policy of monetary tightening, while the 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit its highest level in 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
Toshiba, one of Japan's biggest and oldest firms, is set to end its 74-year stock market history as a group of investors have bought a majority stake. The company has announced that a consortium led ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida to Outline Economic Support Steps Next Week
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to sketch out promised economic measures early next week, a move that comes as polls show voters are dissatisfied with the steps he’s taken so far to alleviate the ... ( read original story ...)
Kitasenju tops ranking of Tokyo region areas most attractive to live for women
Women find the Kitasenju neighborhood of the Japanese capital's Adachi Ward the most desirable place to live across the entire Tokyo region, ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto Gainers on September 20 – XDC, TON, And GMX
Several positive developments in the crypto space are seemingly driving BTC’s price gains. One such development is Laser Digital Asset Management‘s launch of a Bitcoin Adoption Fund. Laser Digital ...
Hang Seng Index, ASX 200, Nikkei 225 Index: FOMC Projections Set the Stage for Asian Fall
As the FOMC eyes a potential November rate hike, global indexes waver, testing forecasts and investor resolve.