The operator of Tokyo’s feted subway system raised fares in March 2023 for the first time in 28 years after a pandemic collapse in passenger numbers and a period of heavy investment ahead of the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as tech shares track Wall St. falls
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Monday, led by technology shares tracking falls by their U.S. counterparts late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
10 Most Popular Tokyo Revengers Characters, According To MyAnimeList
The Tokyo Revengers series had a large cast filled with compelling characters, but who are the most popular characters in the cast? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido says annual profit plunges 73% amid sluggish sales in China
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido said on Monday its full-year profit fell 73% amid sluggish sales in China. Shiseido said operating profit was 7.58 billion yen ($49.9 million) in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido says profit plunges 73% amid sluggish sales in China
Shares of Dongfeng Motor soared as much as 85.8% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese automaker said its parent was planning a restructuring, stoking speculation that some of the state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
Nonprofit continues to care for pets displaced by Noto Earthquake
One owner left their dog at the center after being unable to find an evacuation center that would accommodate pets. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin hoarder’s shares soar 4,000% in Japan on crypto rally
Hotel company's pivot to stockpiling Bitcoin delivering eye-watering returns for shareholders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Easy Japanese news in translation: Gorgeous ‘hina’ dolls on display in Osaka Prefecture
A set of hina dolls is on display at Higashiosaka city hall in Osaka Prefecture. The dolls, crafted by a local company, are displayed on a fancy seven ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean skier dies after crashing into tree at Hokkaido resort
A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had with Donald Trump, the Japanese prime minister has proven he knows how to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
Asian shares were trading mixed on Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s various tariffs.
Inbound tourists hooked on Japan’s 7-Eleven, doubling their spending
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for picking up items ranging from one-of-a-kind snacks to unlikely top sellers.
JGBs Fall as Prospects of More BOJ Rate Increases Weigh
JGBs fell in price terms. BOJ policy board member Naoki Tamura’s comments last week and possible wage increases have bolstered confidence that the BOJ should continue to raise rates, OCBC said.
Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns
Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset ...
Japan logs record 29.26 trillion yen current account surplus in 2024
Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever return ...
Bitcoin Hoarder’s Stock Soars 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally
The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotelier’s pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering ...