More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Management booted out as Japan’s shareholders flex their muscles in AGMs
Japan's annual general meetings in June saw a CEO voted out and an entire board of directors replaced in a sign shareholders are increasingly holding management to account and providing impetus to regulatory moves to boost corporate value and share prices. ( read original story ...)
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan
Plans to demolish a historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and an adjacent rugby venue are at the heart of a disputed park redevelopment in Tokyo that critics say trades history and greenery ... ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as Trump threatens to impose up to 35% tariff on Japan
Trump has threatened to impose a "30% or 35%" tariff on Japan if a deal between the two countries is not reached before next week's deadline.
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
In total, 911 earthquakes were recorded by Wednesday afternoon, with the cause behind the series of earthquakes still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Overtakes Kyoto to Claim #1 Spot as World’s Most Attractive Tourism City
2025 Global Tourism City Attractiveness: Japan's Dominance and Asia's Strong Performance ... ( read original story ...)
The romance continues: Former ‘Singapore girl’, 77, returns to Osaka Expo after 55 years
She is the oldest contributor to the Singapore pavillon display this year. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center a disputed park redevelopment plan
Ruth and Lou Gehrig played at the stadium on a 1934 barnstorming tour. Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami was inspired to write his first novel while drinking beer and watching a game there in 1978. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s minority government faces a tough test in the upper house election
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election ( read original story ...)
Japan updates ‘mega quake’ preparedness plan
Recommended accelerated efforts including constructing embankments and evacuation buildings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 Live 02 July: Index seen higher, tariff fears hit Japanese stocks
Warm weather hits Greggs sales, profit set to fall 07:27 , Graeme Evans Bakery chain Greggs today scaled back profit guidance after seeing sales growth slow due to ...
Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2025
As global markets experience a surge, notably with the U.S. and China finalizing a trade understanding, Asian indices have also shown resilience and growth amid easing geopolitical tensions. In this ...
Tokyo Finance Share Price – The Financial Express
Tokyo Finance, operating in the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector and classified as a Smallcap on the BSE, currently has its share price at ₹28.01. The stock has experienced ...
ASDF’s Blue Impulse to perform for Osaka Expo on July 12 and 13
The Blue Impulse aerobatic team of the Air Self-Defense Force will perform over the venue of the Osaka Expo on July 12 and 13, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The commemorative flight was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Deaf swimmer fundraising to go to Tokyo games
The first Deaflympics was held in Paris in 1924 and it takes place every four years, with the 51st games to be held in Tokyo. However there is currently no funding for elite deaf athletes so she said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man accused of fatally stabbing colleague at law firm had grudge against victim
A 50-year-old man who was arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing a colleague at a law firm in Tokyo's bustling Ikebukuro area July 1 repor･･･ ... ( read original story ...)