A Chinese journalist working for NHK sparked controversy by claiming disputed islands in the East China Sea belong to China during a broadcast. ( read original story ...)
Gardeners told how to get rid of Japanese knotweed that can ruin your home
Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive plant that can cause significant damage to property and be very expensive to remove. Here's what to do if it's on your land ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.63%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Textile, Power and Shipbuilding sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.63%. The best ...
Nikkei slides for 7th day on firmer yen after BOJ official’s remark
The Nikkei stock index fell for the seventh straight day Wednesday, hit by a stronger yen after a Bank of Japan policymaker signaled ...
Elderly panda couple in Tokyo prepare for trip back to China
A giant panda couple in a Tokyo zoo are preparing for their return to mainland China, scheduled for late September. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hosts first-ever international conference on fraud
Criminal investigators from around the world gathered in Tokyo on Wednesday to discuss and share measures to fight fraud, which has become increasingly sophisticated with the widespread use of social ... ( read original story ...)
2 Tokyo pizzerias are in the 50 Top Pizza World list for 2024
There's no need to go to Italy for great pizza – you can enjoy some of the world's best Napoletana right here in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business sentiment in Sept hits 7-month low on soft Chinese demand
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers sank to a seven-month low in September, with managers across a wide range of sectors citing soft Chinese demand as a concern, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima peaches debut at Harrods, marking milestone since 2011 nuclear disaster
The fruit is now available at the luxury London department store, in a Japanese push to address safety concerns amid a global campaign to restore trust. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei extends losses in afternoon, down more than 2% on firmer yen
The Nikkei stock index extended its losses Wednesday afternoon, falling more than 2 percent, as exporters were hit by the yen's appre ...
Japan’s Nikkei dragged lower by stronger yen, energy stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger yen dragged ...
Japan’s Nikkei dragged lower by stronger yen, energy stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger yen dragged ...
Are Japanese stocks headed for a double bottom? JPMorgan weighs in
Japanese stocks were nursing a steep loss over the past week, and saw little relief in recent sessions, raising concerns over a potential double bottom, although JPMorgan analysts said this was not ...
Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital’s train network
Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction on Wednesday for a new line on Jakarta's mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly $1 billion from Japan, in a bid to alleviate ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-lawmaker held over alleged sexual assault in Tokyo karaoke parlor
Tamotsu Shiiki, a former Lower House lawmaker of Nippon Ishin no Kai, denies sexually assaulting the first-year junior high school girl. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on stronger yen, focus on U.S. presidential debate
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning, with export-related issues hit by a stronger yen in cautious trading as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential debate. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)