Month: May 2026

The guessing game continued as Japan entered a long holiday weekend, with multiple news outlets reporting that the government aggressively bought dollars and sold yen and the government itself refusing to say whether it sought to prop up the currency. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and stockpiled goods amid supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East war, ( read original story ...)

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's relaxation of its weapons-exports rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, ( read original story ...)

Japan's defense minister is preparing to visit S. Korea in late June for talks with his counterpart, as the two countries accelerate efforts. ( read original story ...)

While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training. ( read original story ...)

Standing as a brilliant crimson landmark in Nagoya City, Osu Kannon Temple has served as the city’s spiritual anchor for centuries. Founded in 1333 in Gifu Prefecture and moved to Nagoya by Tokugawa ... ( read original story ...)

The yen surged more than 2%, for its biggest gain in three years, after Japan intervened in the foreign-exchange market hours after officials delivered a “final” warning to investors against selling ... ( read original story ...)

The Nikkei, citing a government source, said officials had intervened buying the currency, which had been around its weakest since July 2024 earlier Thursday. ( read original story ...)

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany. ( read original story ...)

By Alun John, Amanda Cooper and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's yen surged 3%, the most in a day in over three years on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials ... ( read original story ...)