Three people isolated on a small island here since the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake were finally rescued on Jan. 14.The Jan. 1 quake hit a lower 5 on Japan's 7-point seismic intensity ... ( read original story ...)
Travelers stuck in Tokyo due to Shinkansen service suspension
Shinkansen bullet train service connecting Tokyo and other areas of Japan has been partly suspended, affecting travel for many commuters and tourists. NHK World's Yamaguchi Hiroaki went to Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is rich, but many of its children are poor; a film documents the plight of single mothers
The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year high on Wall Street boost; BOJ looms
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 34-year peak on Tuesday, buoyed by chip shares as the index tracked Wall Street's climb to a fresh record high. The gains come even as investors cautiously await the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision later in the trading day. ( read original story ...)
Aquila Clean Energy eyes Japan battery storage and onshore wind power opportunities
The plans come on top of its 8 megawatt solar project in Japan's Chiba prefecture which started commercial operations last year. "We're already looking at several hundred megawatts (MW) of battery ... ( read original story ...)
Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3M in crypto scheme says ‘Lord told us to’
A Colorado-based pastor for an online church accused of pocketing $1.3 million through a cryptocurrency fraud scheme told followers in a video statement that the Lord told him to do it.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year high on Wall Street record, dovish BOJ
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 34-year peak on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's climb overnight to a fresh record high and the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to keep ultra-easy policy settings ...
Japan shares hit 34-yr highs as BOJ stands pat, China struggles
Japanese shares surged to fresh 34-year highs as the Bank of Japan stood pat on ultra-loose monetary policy, while Chinese stocks struggled as speculation of a huge rescue package from Beijing ...
Japan’s Princess Aiko gets job with Red Cross
Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, will begin work at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after graduating from university.While details of her new role are unclear, she will continue official duties with the imperial family. ( read original story ...)
Tuesday Outlook: Japan shares hit 34-yr highs; Bitcoin falls to $40,000
Japan shares hit 34-yr highs, yen steady ahead of BOJ decision The yen languished at 148.12 per dollar, having slid 5% this year Yen bides time with BOJ in focus, dollar steady The yen was last ...
Bank of Japan maintains ultra-loose policies
The Bank of Japan maintained its signature monetary easing measures on Tuesday, as speculation grows of a shift away from its ultra-loose stance."The bank will patiently continue with monetary easing ...
Bank of Japan Keeps Negative Rate on Hold, Nudges Yen Weaker
The Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy settings steady and adjusted its economic projections while offering no clear hints as to the timing for a potential end of the negative interest rate, an ...
Bank of Japan expectedly retains its ultra-loose policy
The Bank of Japan expectedly retained its ultra-loose monetary policy at its first meeting this year. The BOJ decided unanimously to keep interest rates at -0.1%, and stuck to its yield curve control ...
Hong Kong stocks jump 3%, Bank of Japan expected to keep its policy unchanged
The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its negative interest rate policy and yield curve control at this meeting.
Bank of Japan to debate signs of progress towards price goal, policy seen steady
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to retain its ultra-easy monetary settings on Tuesday (Jan 23), as policymakers assess the progress made by the economy towards meeting the conditions for ...
Japan shares hit 34-year highs, yen loses ground as BOJ stands pat
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Japanese shares surged to fresh 34-year highs and the yen gave ground on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan stood pat on ultra-loose monetary policy, while Chinese stocks got a temporary ...