Japanese police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a customer at a Starbucks in what was reportedly a gang-related crime. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei marks fresh 34-year peak as shippers, banks gain
Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 34-year peak on Monday, with the latest leg higher powered by gains for shippers and financials. The Nikkei entered the midday recess up 0.83% at 35,870.73 after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock indexes at new 34-yr highs as retailers lift sentiment
Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, sending the Nikkei and Topix indexes to fresh 34-year intraday highs, as strong earnings from domes ... ( read original story ...)
Group at street takeover sets off fireworks, lights fire near Crypto.com Arena
Video from the scene shows fireworks popping over the intersection, where participants performed doughnuts inside of their cars just outside of Crypto.com Arena.
Panasonic to make upgraded EV battery as early as 2024
A revamped version of its 2170 cells will begin production at its manufacturing plant in Nevada sometime during 2024 or 2025, CTO Shoichiro Watanabe said in an interview.
Japan markets are scaling multi-decade highs — will Nikkei scale its all-time peak?
Japan's Nikkei 225 index set a new record in almost 34 years last week, breaking above the 35,000 mark for the first time since February 1990. Analysts think that the long term prospects for the ...
Tokyo Bourse to Name Companies With Efficiency Improvement Plans
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will publish on Monday a list of companies that have met a voluntary request to come up with business plans to improve capital efficiency as part of the bourse’s push to boost ...
Last letters from young kamikaze pilots provide rare insights into Japan’s feared special attack unit
Japan’s Kyushu island is home to two moving museums that detail the final thoughts of the young WWII pilots tasked with flying their bomb-laden planes into US warships. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the country’s north-central region of Noto for the first time since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes to alleviate growing concern about slow relief work ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY Forecast: Japanese Machine Tool Orders and BoJ Pivot Bets
Easing bets on a Bank of Japan pivot from negative rates and rising bets on a March Fed rate hike leave the USD/JPY in the hands of central bank chatter.
Marketmind: China GDP, Japan CPI the guiding lights
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.Financial market activity in Asia on Monday will be lighter than usual with U.S. markets closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but there is a decent ...
What Crypto Supporters Should Focus On During Davos 2024
2024 is setting up to be a pivotal year for cryptoassets, and the organizations in the space. Building on the theme of Davos 2024 – rebuilding trust – crypto advocates can do a lot to move the sector ...
Yuki Ito triumphs in Sapporo for second victory of season, World Cup leader Nika Prevc finishes disappointing 10th
Yuki Ito delighted home fans as she took her second FIS Ski Jumping World Cup victory of the season on the large hill in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Nostalgic Osaka seeks third Australian Open crown
Memories of her two previous titles at the Australian Open have made it hard for Naomi Osaka not to dream of holding aloft the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup once again as she marks her return in a first ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ice-bath ceremony and a Thai light festival: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beat Vietnam in six-goal thriller at Asian Cup
Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opener in a thrilling encounter on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium where five goals were scored in the first half and Takumi ... ( read original story ...)