8. The glamour of Paris is amplified by the lack of it in Tokyo's Summer Games three years ago through no fault of the host. When Tokyo's bid was accepted in 2013, the city didn't sign up to host ... ( read original story ...)
Japan disciplines military top brass for mishandling classified information
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to discipline military personnel who mishandled classified materials in a scandal that threatens to undermine Tokyo's efforts to convince the U. ( read original story ...)
Japan on ‘High-Alert’ for Summer Power Shortages, Minister Says
Japan’s economy minister warned that the country needs to remain vigilant to prevent electricity shortages this summer, due to its reliance on older power plants that have a higher risk of sudden outages. ( read original story ...)
Japan may have spent 3.37-3.57 trillion yen on July 11 intervention, BOJ data suggests
Bank of Japan data suggested on Friday (Jul 12). The Ministry of Finance appears to have spent around 3.37-3.57 trillion yen intervening in the market on Thursday to support the Japanese currency, the ...
Japan may have spent over $22 billion in FX intervention
Bank of Japan data suggested on Friday. The Ministry of Finance appears to have spent around 3.37-3.57 trillion yen intervening in the market on Thursday to support the Japanese currency, the data ...
Pound hovers near one-year high; Japan’s SoftBank buys UK chipmaker Graphcore – business live
Sterling boosted by UK growth data and weaker dollar; Graphcore once touted as rival to Nvidia but has struggled to secure investment. First King Charles red post box unveiled 10:03 The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan
The risk of war between both nations because of this maritime incident is low, despite coming as Sino-Japanese relations remain tense, Ian Ja Chong, an assistant professor of political science at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan
The risk of war between both nations because of this maritime incident is low, despite coming as Sino-Japanese relations remain tense, Ian Ja Chong, an assistant professor of political science at the ... ( read original story ...)
Pound hovers near one-year high; Japan’s SoftBank buys UK chipmaker Graphcore – business live
Sterling boosted by UK growth data and weaker dollar; Graphcore once touted as rival to Nvidia but has struggled to secure investment. First King Charles red post box unveiled 10:03 The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank acquires British AI chipmaker Graphcore
Japan's SoftBank Group has bought artificial intelligence chipmaker Graphcore for an undisclosed sum, ending long-running speculation over the company's future.Once touted as a rival to Nvidia, which ... ( read original story ...)
Onosato poised to continue rapid rise at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Summer Basho champion Onosato is undoubtedly the main attraction for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The 24-year-old former amateur yokozuna has been on fire since turning pro 14 months ago ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Fast-rising Onosato has ozeki promotion on table in Nagoya
ANJO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Having risen to sekiwake after a historic maiden championship in May, 24-year-old Onosato can earn an even bigger promotion at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Ex-chief public prosecutor indicted over rape of colleague in Osaka
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A former chief of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office was indicted Friday for allegedly raping a female subordinate while she was drunk. Kentaro Kitagawa, a 64-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien is at the center of an urban debate amid a redevelopment rift
The redevelopment of Jingu Gaien, a green oasis in Tokyo’s city center, has been dividing opinion for years. Protesters decry the planned rebuilding of its baseball and rugby stadiums, which they say ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government set to trim economic growth forecast, sources say
Japan is expected to slightly cut its forecast for economic growth of 1.3% in the fiscal year ending March 2025 as consumption takes a hit from rising import costs due to a weakening yen, two ...
Japan steps up yen warnings, data suggest intervention
data released later on Friday suggested Japan may have spent up to 3.57 trillion yen ($22.4 billion) intervening in the foreign exchange market to prop up the sagging currency. Masato Kanda, who is ...