Takeda raised its full-year operating profit guidance to ¥265 billion from ¥225 billion, citing a stronger than expected first-half performance. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.59%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.59%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.
Nikkei closes at 2-week peak as tech shares track Nasdaq higher
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week closing high on Wednesday (Oct 30), as technology stocks tracked the Nasdaq’s record finish overnight. Read more at The Business Times.
Bank Of Japan Warns Of ‘High Uncertainties’ After Election
The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.
Johnnie To Addresses Hong Kong Censorship Challenges in Tokyo Festival Conversation With Yu Irie
Johnnie To discussed the challenges of filmmaking under increased regulation in Hong Kong at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. ( read original story ...)
Japanese nuclear reactor restarts 13 years after 2011 earthquake, tsunami
Onagawa's reactor is number 13 out of 33 total reactors set to be brought back online since the natural disaster in 2011. ( read original story ...)
Up to ¥19,000 eyed to cover Tokyo hotel costs for government workers
The current system will be replaced in April by the new one, which will cover the actual cost of a hotel, with a cap set at ¥19,000 for hotels in Tokyo and at ¥13,000 for those in Osaka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Producer Alex Boden Details Challenges, Opportunities in Japan Production Landscape
Tokyo Vice' producer Alex Boden reveals how Japan's new tax incentives and production infrastructure are drawing Hollywood to Japanese locations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rate, Expects Inflation to Stay Near 2% Target
The Bank of Japan held its policy interest rate steady as widely expected, while reaffirming that it’s on track to achieving the goal of stable inflation and economic growth.
Hello Kitty turns 50 with new exhibition in Tokyo
Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new exhibition marking the milestone opens in Tokyo's National Museum called 'As I change, so does ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda returns to Q2 profit as drugmaker recovers from impairments
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical returned to profitability in the second quarter following large impairment losses a year earlier and is restructuring to cut costs. ( read original story ...)
We bought abandoned Akiya houses in Japan from £5k each – now we Airbnb them
Amid a low fertility rate and ageing population, around nine million houses lie empty across Japan - but now they are attracting foreigners keen to start a new life ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Strong First Half FY2024 Results and Raises Full Year Outlook
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced earnings results for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (six months ended September 30, 2024), with continued momentum in its Growth & Launch Products ...
2024 TOTO Japan Classic TV Schedule: Wednesday Start Time, How to Watch Live Stream, Tee Times & Pairings
The 2024 TOTO Japan Classic will take place in Otsu, JPN at Seta Golf Club, with the course playing at 6,616 yards as a par-72 and a $2M purse on the line. The competitors will aim to repeat Mone Inami's success after he claimed the top spot at this event the last time it was ...