Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Tuesday that he is set to meet with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Tokyo la ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota extends partial production halt at two Japan plants to Wednesday
Toyota Motor, the world's biggest automaker by sales, will extend until Wednesday a partial production halt at two domestic assembly plants due to an accident at a supplier's facility, a company spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor backtracks after saying ‘wives’ have time to pick up docs during work hours
NAGOYA -- The mayor of this central Japan city backtracked mid-press conference here on Oct. 16 after suggesting that "wives" had the time to come pick up official documents from municipal offices on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on U.S. gains, eased concern over Middle East
Tokyo stocks rebounded on Tuesday on the back of gains on Wall Street overnight amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East Japan ben ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based US YouTuber piques int’l interest in fireworks, tradition, and ‘real Japan’
U.S. Tokyoite John Daub has been showcasing Japan's traditional culture on his "Only in Japan" YouTube channel for years, and this p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds as earnings optimism supplants Middle East concerns
TOKYO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day’s steep drop, taking cues from Wall Street as investor optimism about upcoming earnings overtook ...
Watermelon found growing in middle of busy Osaka road to be relocated
A watermelon that was found growing on the median of a bustling road in the center of Osaka City was carefully dug up on Tuesday to be relocated. City officials had decided to transplant the fruit, as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on hopes for easing Middle East tensions
Tokyo stocks rebounded Tuesday, as investors snapped up battered shares on receding fears over the global economic outlook amid diplo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give $10 mln aid to Gaza civilians – foreign minister
Japan will provide $10 million in emergency aid for civilians in Gaza, foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Escaped Osaka zoo chimpanzee found after biting vet in face
A chimpanzee that escaped from its cage at a zoo in this west Japan city on the morning of Oct. 17 and bit a veterinarian in the face has bee･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Weak yen boosts foreign investors’ demand for property in Japan “Hotel101” in Niseko ready for Thai investors
Investors have higher confidence in investment in Thailand after the new government took office. Settlement of new government policy and direction have improved consumer and investors' confidence. As ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds on optimism of limited hit from Middle East conflict
Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Tuesday, gaining 0.9% following a steep drop the previous day. The rebound was influenced by positive cues f ...
Tokyo stocks up in morning on U.S. gains, eased concern over Mideast
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning with initial buying spurred by gains on Wall Street overnight, as U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Israel-Hamas war eased concern over global economic uncertainty. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: No comment on IMF remarks on FX intervention
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday declined to comment on recent remarks by an IMF official on currency intervention and said there was no need to elaborate on what factors would determine currencies. ( read original story ...)
Toyota halts some production at two Japan plants after supplier accident
Toyota Motor , Japan's biggest automaker, has suspended operations at three lines in two domestic assembly plants due to an accident at a supplier's facility, a company spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Gunze to Invest 3.5 billion JPY in Establishing Ayabe Plants and R&D Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan for Growth of Medical Business
TOKYO: 3002] is pleased to announce that Gunze has decided to invest in the construction of the third medical plant and to expand its R&D laboratory in Ayabe, Kyoto, where Gunze was founded. Targeted ... ( read original story ...)