The new technology will be offered to local governments struggling to secure means of transportation for elderly residents and business operators facing a shortage of drivers. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had short but powerful message to Venus Williams after idol made history
Naomi Osaka was delighted to see Venus Williams win a Washington match as the 27-year-old Japanese used the word "queen" when reacting to her idol writing tennis history. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix rallies 2% to record high in trade deal afterglow
Japan's Topix index climbed to a record high on Thursday and the Nikkei share average hit a new one-year peak, as stocks rallied for a second straight session after Tokyo struck a long-awaited trade ...
Asian shares rise, buoyed by expectation of more trade pacts after US-Japan tariff deal
Asian shares rose Thursday, buoyed by optimism that the U.S.-Japan tariff agreement will be followed by more trade deals. Japan's Nikkei 225 surged nearly 2% to 41,983.50. The Shanghai Composite Index ...
Japan’s yen advances amid trade deal, political uncertainty
The Japanese yen gained against the dollar and euro on Wednesday in choppy trading as investors weighed speculation about Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future against U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
Bank of Japan deputy chief signals further rate hikes
Mr Uchida’s remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump said that he has struck a “massive” trade deal with Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bank of Japan watchers still predict next rate hike in October or January
TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) watchers increasingly expect authorities to raise the benchmark interest rate either in October or January, according to a Bloomberg survey conducted before US President ...
Naomi Osaka reveals true feelings about Emma Raducanu as player and next rival
Naomi Osaka appears to be ecstatic over finally getting a chance to play against Emma Raducanu as she expects it to be "a cool" experience. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity slips into contraction in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity slipped into contraction in July, weighed down by uncertainties over U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
‘Unprecedented’ Investment Fund Seals Deal for Japan and Expands Trump’s Influence
President Trump will get to decide where to invest Japanese money and the United States will keep 90 percent of the profits, the White House said. ( read original story ...)
Detroit Carmakers Blast Japan Trade Deal, but Their Shares Are Rallying Anyway
Trade pact would lower tariffs on car imports from Japan to 15% from 25%, spurring hope that other countries could get similar deals. ( read original story ...)
Markets reel as U.S., EU reaches tariff deal
The tariff drama arrives just days after Trump struck a similar 15% tariff agreement with Japan, signaling a potential shift in how his administration plans to handle trade policy going forward.
Stock markets advance after Japan-US trade deal
Stock markets rose on Wednesday after Japan and the United States hammered out a trade deal that included lowering President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japan's crucial car sector.In return, Japan ...
Japanese equities rally on ‘massive’ U.S. trade deal, with markets buoyed by hopes of more 11th hour announcements
While the announcement was cause for optimism ahead of Aug. 1, analysts remained concerned about the steep tariffs still looming for key trading partners such as Brazil and the EU.
Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch
Ten days into the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and Ichiyamamoto — a 31-year-old journeyman who hasn’t posted more than 8 wins in a basho since 2023 — stunningly led the race for the Emperor’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, Recently Named One Of Japan’s Top 3 Night View Cities, Unveils 2025 Fireworks Festival Lineup
Minato Mirai Smart Festival“Sky Symphony” Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise“Hanabi Symphony” Yokohama Night Flowers 2025 LOS ANGE ... ( read original story ...)