TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average on Thursday recorded its largest single-day fall in eight years, as professional investors turn their attention to the adverse impact of the weak yen.
Japan’s novel FX intervention throws off investors
Japanese official buying to defend the yen is fast becoming a standard feature of the FX landscape in 2024, but authorities in Tokyo have switched up their methods, making it even trickier for ...
Actress Sayaka Kanda dies at 35 in fall from hotel in Sapporo
SAPPORO--Actress Sayaka Kanda died after falling from the high-rise hotel here where she was staying. Police have not ruled out suicide or foul play as possible causes of her Dec. 18 death, ... ( read original story ...)
Europe’s warplanes fly to Japan to keep an eye on Russia and China
Germany, France and Italy will take part in joint exercises with Tokyo this summer, as the threats from Moscow and Beijing grow. ( read original story ...)
Donburi Chaya, SAPPORO – Popular Kaisendon Shop At Nijo Market, Hokkaido
Nijo Market 二条市場 in Sapporo is known for its fresh seafood and local produce, featuring over 200 vendors offering a variety of items including fresh and prepared seafood, ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu topples title rival, stays 2 wins behind Nagoya leader
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Hoshoryu became the top pursuer to leading yokozuna Terunofuji with a slick win over fellow ozeki Kotozakura on Thursday, the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The nephew ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber develops proprietary tire design support system that uses eXplainable AI
The new tire design support system was developed to make Yokohama Rubber’s tire development process more innovative. It is based on Yokohama Rubber’s HAICoLab AI utilization concept, which was launched in October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police crack down on criminal groups running scams
OSAKA—In a massive crackdown on fraud, Osaka prefectural police have arrested a total of 90 people for scams that offered fictitious investment opportunities and bilked victims out of cash. ( read original story ...)
South Africa skater Boipelo Awuah’s Olympic debut looms after pelvic fracture in Tokyo
The Paris Olympics will provide an opportunity for South Africa's skateboarders to show out on the global stage, with 18-year-old Boipelo Awuah looking to finally make her debut after injury in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
As Comic-Con Kicks Off, Japan’s Booming Anime Industry Is Attracting Institutional Finance
As Comic-Con kicks off, two of Japan’s largest industrial and financial conglomerates have begun to invest in Japanese animation. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Heads for Correction on Faltering AI Bets, BOJ Concerns
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a technical correction as an AI-driven rally in technology shares went into reverse and concerns grew that the Bank of Japan is poised to hike interest ...
Anndy Lian from Neurai Discusses COPX.AI and AI Finance Models at Web3BB Tokyo
Anndy Lian from Neurai Discusses COPX.AI and AI Finance Models at Web3BB TokyoSingapore - July 25, 2024 — Web3BB, one of the largest business ...
URGENT: Japan finance chief declines to comment on yen’s surge
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki declined to comment Wednesday on the yen's sharp rise against the U.S. dollar so as not to influence the currency market. The yen has regained some of its ...
Is Elon Musk Right About Population Crisis? Japan Faces Fastest Population Drop Since 1960s, Registers 15th Consecutive Year Of Decline
The population of Japan is shrinking at an alarming rate ... complicating the country’s ability to finance expanding social security expenses, according to a 2018 estimate by Takero Doi. See Also: ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Self-driving electric buses shown for Osaka Expo site
On July 23, the Osaka Metro company showed off self-driving electric buses that will run at the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai." During the expo, the company intends to run these buses without drivers. ( read original story ...)
‘Nothing can break me now’ – Biles on what really happened in Tokyo
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles opens up about what really happened at the Tokyo Games, and explains why she withdrew from the competition. Biles details her journey back and her aim to shine again in ... ( read original story ...)