The easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s surprise rate rise a real head-scratcher for some analysts
Some analysts are skeptical about consumption actually being stimulated, saying that positive wage growth will not necessarily guarantee that.
Japan authorities closely watching stock moves, not in phase of action, finance minister says
Japanese authorities are closely watching stock market developments but not in a phase of taking specific actions, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, as the financial markets remain ...
“Since becoming a mom, kids saying I’m their favorite player is really huge” – Naomi Osaka delves into importance of being a ‘role model’ as a mother
Naomi Osaka delved into the importance of becoming a role model for the younger generation of players after clinching a win against Ons Jabeur in the opening round of the National Bank Open. The Japanese ousted the Tunisian 6-3, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Public Servants May See Biggest Pay Hike in 32 Years
From school teachers to maritime workers, Japan’s civil servants will likely see the biggest salary increases in over three decades, in a development expected to help spur a recovery in consumer demand. ( read original story ...)
Yen sways as traders ponder Japan’s rate path in wild week
The yen was choppy on Thursday after a sharp drop in the previous session in a volatile week that has left sentiment fragile as investors weigh the unwinding of popular carry trades and ponder the rate path Japan's central bank is likely to take. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido becomes latest luxury brand hit by China slump, shares plunge
Japanese cosmetics powerhouse Shiseido fell by its daily limit in Tokyo trading on Thursday following midyear earnings that were hit by restructuring costs and slumping demand in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergartener, man thanked by police for helping save girl lost in drainpipe
A 5-year-old boy was given a letter of thanks by police here on Aug. 6 for his help in locating an elementary school girl who had gotten l ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki: Closely watching volatile stock moves but not in phase of making actual action
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday that he is “closely watching volatile stock moves but not in phase of making actual action.” Monetary policy specifics are up to the Bank of ...
Japan logs 12.68 tril. yen current account surplus in 1st half
Japan posted a 12.68 trillion yen ($87 billion) current account surplus in the first half of 2024, lifted by record returns on foreign investments amid a weak yen and a smaller trade deficit, the ...
Osaka sigue ganando en su retorno tras la maternidad y vence a Jabeur en Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — La japonesa Naomi Osaka superó a otra jugadora Top en su regreso de maternidad y eliminó por 6-3, 6-1 a la novena sembrada Ons Jabeur de Túnez el miércoles en Toronto. La exnúmero uno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Breaks Knee Throwing First Pitch at Baseball Game
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike fractured a bone in her knee after throwing out the first pitch at a Yakult Swallows baseball game when her foot slipped on the mound as the ball bounced its way to the ... ( read original story ...)
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto was once touted as a ‘safe haven’ asset – why did it crash too this week?
In crypto markets, investors are used to sharp price fluctuations. Crypto volatility is typically an order of magnitude greater than that of traditional asset classes like stocks. But the single day drop in Bitcoin’s price was large, even by crypto ...
Crypto was once touted as a ‘safe haven’ asset – why did it crash too this week?
In crypto markets, investors are used to sharp price fluctuations. Crypto volatility is typically an order of magnitude greater than that of traditional asset classes like stocks. But the single day drop in Bitcoin’s price was large, even by crypto ...
Institutions Are ‘Buying the Dip’ as Crypto Finds a Footing Following Recent Market Slump
Institutions buying the recent crypto dip has been a clear trend during the correction, FalconX's head of research David Lawant, told Decrypt.