Foreign investors are, once again, purchasing Tokyo property. According to the 2012 annual report of the global property-consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle, Tokyo was the fourth most popular place in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial instruments
The Japanese government amended the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on Friday to classify crypto assets as financial instruments. The amendment also bans insider trading and other activities ...
Japan’s Nikkei heads for 8-month weekly high on earnings optimism
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index surged on Friday and remained on course for its strongest weekly performance in eight months, as confidence in ...
SUMO/ Relieved Hakuho says his career was on the line in Nagoya tourney
NAGOYA--The day after he won his record 45th Emperor's Cup, yokozuna Hakuho could finally breathe a sigh of relief as he reflected on how life begins again at 36. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s Geolandar X-CV tires to be factory-equipped on Subaru’s new Uncharted
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) to Subaru Corporation for ... ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) S Korea calls in Japanese Embassy official over Tokyo’s renewed territorial claim to Dokdo
The foreign ministry on Friday called in a senior official at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to protest Tokyo's renewed territorial claim to South Korea's easternmost islets, Dokdo. Kim Sang-hoon, ... ( read original story ...)
Two women found stabbed to death in Osaka apartment
An autopsy determined both died of blood loss, having sustained multiple stab and slash wounds concentrated on the head, neck and back, police said. ( read original story ...)
Charlotte Chesnais’ second decade starts with Tokyo flagship and gold
The three-story, 1,100-square-foot building in Aoyama is the Parisian jeweler's first international flagship, with her growing 18-karat gold offering, and will serve as her Asia headquarters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer confidence worsens in March
A government survey shows Japan's consumer confidence worsened in March for the first time in three months. Analysts lay the blame on soaring crude oil prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May
Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East ...
Nikkei Ends Lower on Yen Strength, Profit-Taking After Crossing 44,000
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by a stronger yen and profit-taking after the index climbed past the key 44,000 mark earlier in the session. The Nikkei ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Price Compression Signals Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds
Nikkei 225 is consolidating after a strong rally, with foreign inflows supporting the bullish trend while sector weakness and geopolitical risks keep volatility high.
Japan plans to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO: Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday (Apr 10), to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates as Middle East war boosts input costs
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation jumped in March as conflict in the Middle East pushed up a wide range of input costs, data showed on Friday, highlighting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release extra 20 days’ worth of oil reserve from May
Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May at the earliest, Prime Minister Sanae Takai ... ( read original story ...)
Assessing PayPay (NasdaqGS:PAYP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum In Japan’s Digital Finance Market
Key business mix and recent return snapshot With no single event driving headlines today, PayPay (PAYP) is drawing attention for its role in Japan’s digital finance market and a share price that last ...