As the world watched critical national elections in the UK and France last week, Tokyoites prepared to vote for their governor. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation picks up as weak yen raises import costs
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June as the yen's declines pushed up the cost of raw material imports, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea slams Japan’s additional release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima power plant
North Korea on Wednesday denounced Japan's additional discharge of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, saying that the world cannot help but face a "terrifying nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed as gains locked in, financial issues rise
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as selling to lock in gains after the Nikkei index ended at a record high the previous day was offset by buying of financial issues. In the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerates as weak yen lifts import costs
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June as the yen's declines pushed up the cost of raw material imports, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after Powell’s dovish tone; Japan and China inflation in focus
Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a weaker open for the index at after it hit an all-time high on Tuesday, with the futures contract in Chicago at 41,540 and in Osaka at 41,500 compared to the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo issues warning as some die from heatstroke
THE government has issued a warning on heatstroke in Tokyo and areas in its east and west, as hot and humid conditions behind several recent deaths drove some people to use new “cooling shelters” set up around the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Makes Bold Move: Invests 400M Yen in Bitcoin Amid Market Dip
Japan's MicroStrategy Doubles Down Amid Market Chaos As Bitcoin [BTC] and the crypto market bled red, Metaplanet, a Japanese investment and consulting firm, has upped its BTC holdings, echoing ...
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has hit 60% of its sustainable finance target
The bank also participated in 7 sustainability committee meetings in FY2023. Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has fulfilled over 60% of its new sustainable finance target. In its latest climate and nature ...
Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to growing cruise business
URAYASU, Japan >> Walt Disney and Japan’s Oriental Land Company unveiled plans today to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo in 2029, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing ... ( read original story ...)
6 die in Tokyo heatwave
Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings. ( read original story ...)
Six dead in Tokyo as Japan swelters in heatwave
Such severe heat in the middle of Japan’s rainy season is “rather rare”, a weather agency official said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Best Hotels in Tokyo, From Modern Ryokan to Boutique Hideaways
Here, our guide to the best hotels in Tokyo. The business district of Otemachi might not be the first location that would come to mind for a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), but you won’t find a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Makes Bold Move: Splashes 400M Yen on Bitcoin ‘Dip’!
Japan's MicroStrategy Follows Saylor's Playbook! 🚀 As Bitcoin [BTC] and the crypto market took a nosedive, Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet swooped in, upping their BTC stash. This bold "buying ...
INSTANT VIEW–Japan’s Nikkei hits record high
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday, surpassing its 1989 peak after a year-long rally driven by cheap valuations, corporate reforms and investment flows diverted from a ...
Tokyo’s female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan’s male-dominated politics
The first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term – against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)