Members of the rescue team perform ladder stunts during the annual New Year's Fire Brigade Review Tuesday, in Tokyo. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Japan, hotel review
A hotel most well known by locals, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers a rare pocket of serenity in an otherwise bustling cityLocationIn a city as big and buzzing as Tokyo, diving straight in can feel overwhelming. ( read original story ...)
China bans certain rare earths and other exports to Japan for military purposes over Takaichi’s comments
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closes at record high
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index marked its highest-ever close on Tuesday. Investors bought a wide range of shares following an overnight rally in New York and on growing expectations for the expansion ...
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average marks new all-time closing high
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average reached a record closing high on Tuesday, buoyed by the continued rise in tech stocks, as well as optimistic corporate profit outlooks.
Japan’s stock market has strongest start to the year since 1990
Japanese stocks made their strongest start in several decades, buoyed by robust buying from overseas investors and individuals.
Asian shares and US futures advance, as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 hits a record high
Asian shares and U.S. futures have advanced, with Tokyo's benchmark setting another record, after stocks closed higher on Wall Street.
Japan’s Nikkei marks a closing high on improving corporate profit outlook
Japan's Nikkei share average marked a record closing high on Tuesday as the outlook for domestic company's profits improved.
Ripple partners with Japan’s top banks to boost XRP Ledger adoption
Ripple Labs has confirmed its collaboration with Japan’s major financial institutions to launch a high-profile innovation program aimed at professionalizing the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. Ripple is ...
Japan’s central bank governor highlights intention to keep raising rates to bankers
“We will keep raising rates in line with improvement in the economy and inflation,” Ueda said on Monday in remarks at a New Year’s conference hosted by the Japanese Bankers Association. “The ...
6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Jon Duplantier signs with NPB’s Yokohama BayStars
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced the signing of right-hander Jon Duplantier. The 31-year-old will remain in Japan for a second season after spending the ’25 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka issues health update after revealing illness before United Cup exit
Naomi Osaka admits she is not fully sure what's happening with her illness, but remains hopeful that she will be fine in 12 when the Australian Open starts. In her United Cup debut, the top-ranked Japanese female tennis player appeared in two singles matches and went 1-1. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan after series of aftershocks
The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 10:18 a.m. Japan time about 11 miles south of Matsue ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake rattles western Japan, followed by several more shakes
The initial jolt was a magnitude 6.2 quake that measured strong 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. There was no threat of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)