The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to launch a high-level consultative group on countering North Korean cyber activities that they say finance its unlawful weapons programs, South Korea's presidential office said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps to over 1-month high on Wall Street’s strength
Japan's Nikkei share average touched more than a one-month high on Monday, tracking a Wall Street rally in the previous session, with chip-related stocks leading the charge. The Nikkei index rose 2.48 ...
Bank of Japan chief sees increasing chance of achieving 2% inflation goal
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Monday that Japanese companies have become more proactive in setting prices and wages, and the likelihood of attaining the central bank's 2 ...
Japan Unlikely to Fall Back to Zero Inflation, BOJ Governor Says
NAGOYA, Japan—Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said Monday that Japan was unlikely to fall back to deflation even after pressure from higher import prices eases. “The inflation rate will not return to ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Ueda sees progress in hitting price goal, but not enough to end easy policy
NAGOYA, Japan, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the likelihood of the country achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target was gradually increasing but not enough ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka erupts in celebration as Tigers win Japan Series
Osaka erupted on Sunday night as Hanshin Tigers fans celebrated the end of a 38-year title drought after their club concluded a thrilling Japan Series with a 7-1 drubbing of the Orix Buffaloes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks jump on Wall St. gains as US rate hike fears ease
Tokyo stocks surged Monday morning after Wall Street was buoyed by speculation that interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve may ha ... ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo-Inspired Glenmorangie Scotch Keeps Winning Awards
Glenmorangie newest release, A Tale of Tokyo Scotch Whisky, is the perfect combination of conventional and exciting. ( read original story ...)
Support for Japan PM Hits New Low as Voters Sour on Tax Package
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government hit a fresh low in a major poll to fall below a level seen as a danger zone for premiers, with respondents indicating they did not back his latest economic stimulus package. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Tours Philippine Patrol Ship and Boosts Alliances Amid Maritime Tensions
Manila’s coast guard uses the ships for sovereignty patrols and rotating navy and marine personnel to nine Philippines-occupied island, islets and reefs. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s Mysterious Creator or Creators Identify as Satoshi Nakamoto; Here’s Their Net Worth
However, it is safe to say that real people were behind Bitcoin's design. Satoshi Nakamoto is thought to mean "Central Intelligence" in Japanese, which has led to speculation about the identity behind ...
Japan Service Activity Posts Slowest Growth This Year – PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's services activity expanded at the slowest pace this year in October, a business survey showed on Monday, reinforcing concerns that the key sector propelling economic growth ...
JB Shop: On November 5, World Tsunami Awareness Day, let’s get prepared with risk reduction and management products from Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Both sites allow customers to easily source excellent disaster risk reduction and management supplies from Japan, and specifically Kochi Prefecture, even from overseas. This press release features ...
Tokyo’s best downtown garden gets even more beautiful with after-dark autumn event
There’s never really a bad time to go to Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen garden. Located within easy walking distance of Shinjuku Station, it’s a nature-filled oasis right in the middle of downtown Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested after man stabbed on Tokyo street
Police in Tokyo on Sunday arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted murder after she stabbed a man on the street. According to police, the incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the ... ( read original story ...)
The best way to live like a Tokyo local
The property sits above Otemachi Station, which is a hub of retail, services, and six subway lines, and it’s a 10-minute stroll to Tokyo Station, terminus for the Shinkansen high-speed service and ... ( read original story ...)