Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in April on concern over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign uncertainty over trade talks with Washington was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 30-Year Bond Yield Climbs to Highest in Almost 25 Years
Japan’s 30-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in almost 25 years as optimism from US-China trade talks encouraged selling of haven assets. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Deposits Rise at Slowest Since ’07 as Inflation Bites
Japan’s bank deposits increased at the slowest pace since April 2007 as households seek to safeguard their assets from inflation. ( read original story ...)
Heat acclimation measures in spotlight as summer weather approaches Japan
According to the Japan Weather Association, successful heat acclimation makes it easier to sweat and reduces the likelihood of heat retention in the body. As it can take anywhere from a few days to ... ( read original story ...)
LDP and CDP see consumption tax cut as election issue
CDP leader Yoshihiko Noda told reporters in Sapporo that if the ruling camp does not decide on the consumption tax cut, it would have to become an election issue. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba open to more stimulus but rules out sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government was ready to take further steps to cushion the economic blow from higher U.S. tariffs, but signalled caution on cutting the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stocks advance on optimism U.S.-China trade tensions to ease
Japanese stocks rose early Monday, with the Topix heading for a 12-day rally, on optimism after two days of U.S.-China talks over the weekend.
India’s Yes Bank up after Japan’s SMBC agrees to buy 20% stake
Shares of Yes Bank jumped 4.6% on Monday, after Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) said on Friday it will take a 20% stake in the lender, marking India's largest cross-border banking ...
Japan logs record 30 tril. yen current account surplus in FY 2024
Japan posted a record current account surplus of 30.38 trillion yen ($208 billion) in fiscal 2024, marking a high for the second cons ...
Japan’s Ishiba signals increasing corn imports as part of US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday signalled that increasing corn imports from the U.S. would be among options in trade negotiations with Washington. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets poised to mostly rise over optimism of de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions
Asia-Pacific markets are set to mostly rise Monday over optimism that U.S.-China trade tensions could de-escalate following the superpowers' talks in Switzerland over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
From sex toys to cherry-blossom KitKats, Japan’s Don Quijote thrives as tourists ‘hunt’ for quirky bargains
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, ... ( read original story ...)
QUAKE-HIT JAPANESE CITY WAJIMA STRUGGLES FOR RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
Wajima, a picturesque tourist town in Japan, is facing significant devastation following the country's strongest earthquake in 13 years. The 7.6 magnitude earthquake, which struck on New Year's Day, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sputtering Economy Likely Stalled Before Trump’s Tariffs
Japan’s economy likely suffered a contraction in the first three months of this year, signaling underlying fragility even before US tariff measures started hitting the country in earnest, according to ...
Best Spas and Saunas in Tokyo for 2025: Wellness, Design and Relaxation
Japan’s onsen (hot spring) culture is steeped in tradition, from ancient purification rituals to the communal serenity of sento and onsen. However, the culture is evolving. There is a new wave of spas ... ( read original story ...)
Three Chinese nationals arrested in Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs found in suitcases
Police on a Japanese holiday island have arrested three Chinese nationals after thousands of protected hermit crabs were found stuffed into multiple suitcases. ( read original story ...)