The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to open one year from Saturday. Construction of the Grand Roof, also known as the Ring, is underway. The large wooden structure ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on firm tech, capped by currency intervention woes
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Friday on gains in technology shares, but advances were limited by caution over a possible intervention by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan households’ inflation expectations rise, open room for rate hike
By Leika Kihara and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese households' inflation expectations rose in the three months to early March, a central bank survey showed on Friday, leaving scope for ... ( read original story ...)
While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?
Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation to slow slightly, but cost-push pressures drag on consumption
Japan's annual core consumer price growth is expected to have slowed slightly, a Reuters poll showed, but persistent cost-push pressures kept inflation at or above the central bank's 2% target for two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Five-Year Yield Rises to Highest Since 2011 on BOJ Bets
Japan’s five-year bond yield climbed to the highest since 2011 on growing speculation the nation’s central bank will raise interest rates to stem weakness in the yen. ( read original story ...)
Feeling Angry? Write Down Your Feelings And Shred The Paper To Calm Down, Researchers Say
On days when you feel like snapping at someone or screaming into a pillow, try writing your feelings on paper and then shredding or throwing them away to calm down. A study in Japan has found that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may be the U.S.’s most important ally
If Washington policymakers get to realize the long-sought “pivot to Asia,” it seems Japan must be the key hinge in that turn. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan coast guards patrol disputed East China Sea waters
The China Coast Guard said on Friday it patrolled the "territorial waters" of Diaoyu Islands, also known in Japan as the Senkaku Islands, in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)
US aircraft carrier plays key role in joint drills with Japan and South Korea in disputed sea
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan repeats warning against excessively weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said authorities were analysing not just recent yen declines but factors that are driving the moves, and repeated that Tokyo stood ready to respond to any ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says US defense commitments to Japan and Philippines remain ‘ironclad’ as he hosts key meeting amid China tensions
The White House is very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea, a senior administration official said, as President Joe Biden prepares to draw two Asian allies closer at a historic ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure readiness against nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Data center demand continues as land, power constraints drive push into new markets
In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of valuation, consulting, project & ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Property Shares Jump as Mitsui Fudosan Rises on ROE Plan
Japanese real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan Co. surged, leading its peers higher after announcing business plans that included a buyback, a return-on-equity target and payout ratio. ( read original story ...)