Japanese index hits new 33-year high

The Nikkei 225 ended Tuesday at its highest level in 33 years, continuing a hot streak for Japanese equities amid signs the country is exiting deflation and its companies are making corporate ...

Japanese Stocks Hit Nearly 34-Year High

Japan's benchmark stock index hit a nearly 34-year high Tuesday after Tokyo-listed technology shares jumped, mirroring a rally in U.S. tech giants. The Nikkei Stock Average closed 1.2% hig ...

Japanese fish seller is determined to rebuild after earthquake

Like the cat, she is a survivor of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture and nearby regions on New Year’s Day, leaving at least 180 people dead, scores missing and buildings in shambles — including Minamidani’s seafood store. ( read original story ...)