By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, echoing a warning from the ... ( read original story ...)
12-language translation device runs at station in Tokyo
An automatic translation machine that can handle 12 languages has been installed at a subway station in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to improve convenience for tourists from abroad. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat as gains locked in amid buying on optimism
Tokyo stocks opened flat Tuesday, as moves to lock in gains after a recent rally were offset by buying amid continued optimism for Japanese equities. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-officials of alleged Chinese police base in Tokyo not indicted
Tokyo prosecutors said Monday they have decided not to indict two Chinese women for fraud in a case that garnered attention due to th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, in the latest move away from the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations
Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation steady in February
Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation held steady at 2.1% in February, suggesting companies continued to pass on rising labour costs thanks to prospects for sustained wage gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister says he won’t rule out any steps to stem weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he would not rule out any measures to cope with the yen's weakening, echoing a warning from Japan's top currency diplomat. "Rapid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan promises an aggressive electrification push to cut costs and boost global sales
Nissan has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs. ( read original story ...)
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan
In 2023, this east Japan metropolis for the first time in nine years claimed the top spot as Japan's port of call for cruise ships. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to invest US $380M in Coahuila tire plant
Tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber has announced a US $380 million investment to build a tire manufacturing plant in Coahuila, Mexico. ( read original story ...)
Gabe Kidd To Sexyy Red: Come To STARDOM, I’ll Show You Around Tokyo
Sexyy Red took to Twitter/X to share a song and noted that it would be her WWE intro song. Kidd responded by discouraging that idea and telling her to come to STARDOM instead. He then offered to show ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hiked interest rates. Why is the yen falling?
Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 in a move that marked a historic shift in monetary policy.
Same-sex couples appeal high court ruling rejecting compensation
Same-sex couples in Hokkaido appealed Monday a high court ruling earlier this month that recognized Japan's lack of legal recogniti ... ( read original story ...)
The Stunning Transformation Of Nick Lachey
Discover the captivating journey of Nick Lachey, from 98 Degrees to co-hosting "Love is Blind." Explore his transformations in music, love, and family life. ( read original story ...)