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Japan’s Nikkei jumps as exporters advance on weaker yen
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than 2% on Thursday, led by exporters as the yen weakened against the dollar on prospects of slower-than-expected future rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. The Nikkei had risen 2.6% to 37,317.39 by 0202 GMT.
Lawson to open convenience stores of the ‘future’ next spring in Tokyo
Lawson and its owners, major trading house Mitsubishi and telecommunications carrier KDDI, said Wednesday they will open convenience stores of the "future" that utilize digital technology in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle seeking $2.1 billion market value for Japan’s Rigaku in IPO, sources say
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group, is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo surges on weak yen as Asian traders cheer big US rate cut
Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan walkie-talkie maker says investigating after Lebanon blasts
In the second wave of device explosions in as many days, 20 people died and more than 450 were wounded on Wednesday in Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon ... ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 31
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces bear spray shortage as attacks rise, residents turn to ineffective alternatives
The shortage is due to increased bear encounters and the high cost of imported bear spray Japan is facing a shortage of bear sprays as more residents resort to self-defence amid rising deaths and ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo and Pokémon officially sue Palworld
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc., the Tokyo-based game developer behind Palworld, a survival adventure game. The lawsuit was filed with ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo And The Pokémon Company Are Suing Palworld Developer
Remember back in January when The Pokémon Company said it planned to “investigate” monster-taming game Palworld for intellectual property rights infringement ... filed a patent infringement lawsuit in ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo and Pokémon to attack ‘Palworld’ creator in Tokyo court
Japanese entertainment juggernauts Pokémon and Nintendo have filed suit against hit game creator Pocketpair with the Tokyo District Court based on IP disputes. Pocketpair, also based in Japan, is the ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company Are Suing Palworld Creator Pocketpair for Patent Infringement
Palworld, Nintendo, together with The Pokemon Company, has announced that it plans to sue Palworld developer Pocketpair for infringing on "multiple patent rights". The news comes in the form of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei average jumps 2.8% following U.S. rate cut
The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose to 37,394.52 at one point, up 1,014.35 points, or 2.8%. The broader Tokyo Stock Price Index traded at 2,631.88, climbing 66.51 points, or 2.6%.
10-Year-Old Student Is Stabbed Near Japanese School in China
The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. ( read original story ...)
Seven quasi-gang members arrested for obstructing Apple store in Tokyo
They are believed to have been seeking to purchase many iPhone 15 handsets at the store in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward for resale. ( read original story ...)
I Stayed At One Of The Toughest Disney Hotels To Get Into, And Now I Understand Why It Almost Always Sold Out
Once you arrive at the hotel, you can leave your bags at guest services (which is where you can also buy your park tickets) before check-in time, which is at 3 p.m. JST. Once the room is ready, the ... ( read original story ...)