Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday as buying on hopes of favorable performances by Japanese firms ahead of earnings season was offset ... ( read original story ...)
Manhole covers become collector’s items in Japan
Kyoto to sell its obsolete manhole covers in a bid to cash in on the public’s fascination with the decorated pieces ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal
A former executive of the Japanese publishing company Kadokawa was found guilty on Tuesday of bribing a senior member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee for securing a sponsorship ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange starts carbon credit trading to cut emissions
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday began trading of government-certified carbon emissions credits as more Asian countries employ market mechanisms to meet national climate goals. The TSE has signed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo eyes strategic review amid shareholder pressure
Sapporo Holdings said on Wednesday it had set up a committee to conduct a strategic review of the business as the Japanese beer group comes under pressure from shareholders dissatisfied with stagnant ... ( read original story ...)
No-kill record threatened in Japan pref. as shelter cat numbers remain high post-COVID
Kanagawa Prefecture is struggling to keep its no-kill record for shelter cats that has been running since 2014 as the COVID-19 pandemic-dr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Driver arrested after elderly woman dragged by van for 2 km in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A driver was arrested Tuesday after a woman in her 80s was hit by a van and dragged for about 2 kilometers in western Tokyo, resulting in her death, police said. Yoshihiro Sumiyama, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei extend gains on dovish Fed tilt, chips rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second session on Wednesday and was on track for its highest close this month, as chip stocks led a rally on bets for a more dovish U.S. Federal Reserve.
Bank transactions face further delays in Japan due to system glitch
Transactions between banks have been disrupted since the morning of Oct. 10 due to the malfunction of the Zengin Data Telecommunication System. Eleven banks including MUFG Bank and Resona Bank were ...
Tokyo shares track global rally on dovish Fed comments
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped on Tuesday, in line with gains across Asia, as investors returned to play catch-up with the previous day’s gains globally, boosted by dovish comments from Federal Reserve ...
Osaka, Nadal among tennis stars eyeing return to court at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)
Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)
‘Not proud at all’: Japan’s army struggles to recruit
A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.The army is even reportedly ... ( read original story ...)
I-70 improvement project part of Parson’s business talks in Japan
For the first time in more than 20 years, Missouri’s governor is traveling to Japan on a trade mission with the goal of boosting business connections. With nearly half a billion dollars in goods ... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads gains in Asia as investors shake off pressures from Hamas attack
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped over 2.4%, leading gains in the region as the country comes back from a public holiday, with the Topix also gaining 2.09%. The indexes ended the day at 31,746.53 and 2,312.19 ...
Japan payments clearing network disruption continues for 2nd day
Japan's payments clearing network has not yet recovered from a system problem detected the previous day, its operator said Wednesday, warning delays to bank fund transfers may persist. "We have worked to restore the system overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday,