A photo of Japan's naval flag hoisted on a submarine has circulated on social media along with a claim in Korean that it shows the controversial ensign on display during South Korea's joint military ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: Japan’s Kishida vows to launch investigation of Unification Church
The Brazilian president pounced on Lula’s mismanagement of allocated time in the final section of the debate to launch an almost six-minute long monologue that played up the ties between Lula’s ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Lazarus behind years of crypto hacks in Japan: Police
Japan has put a notice out for Japanese-based crypto companies to be on the lookout for any potential cyberattacks from North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
Japan’s Suzuki: No change in our stance in dealing with FX moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi is back on wires, via Reuters, stating that the government has no change in its stance in dealing with FX moves. His comment comes after he earlier said they are ...
BOJ recommits to easing, Japan warns of action to fight volatile yen
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday reiterated his unwavering commitment to maintaining ultralow rates to support the fr ...
Japan PM to pick most appropriate person as next BOJ chief
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday he would pick the most appropriate person to take up the governorship of the central bank next April, suggesting the decision could wait until just ...
16 Most photo-worthy spots in Nagoya!
Nagoya, Japan, is most famous for its many temples and shrines. Guests should see these places as they offer a serene and scenic atmosphere. One of the city's most famous shrines is the Atsuta Shrine. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower, yen weak vs. dollar after 32-year low
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday after declines on Wall Street, while the yen remained weak after hitting a new 32-year low near the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top currency diplomat: will respond to excessive FX moves
Japan will respond firmly to excessive currency fluctuations, its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said, following the yen's sharp fall to a 32-year low to the dollar. "Each country would respond ...
Group of 100 in fistfight at Tokyo skyscraper restaurant
Police were called to a restaurant in a Tokyo skyscraper Sunday after a mass brawl broke out among a group of some 100 customers who ... ( read original story ...)
Brawl involving 100 customers breaks out at Tokyo skyscraper restaurant
Police were called to a restaurant in a Tokyo skyscraper Sunday after a mass brawl broke out among a group of some 100 customers who had booked out the venue. Most of the people had left when officers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hopes surge in foreign tourist spending will offer upside to weak yen
Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida is seizing on an expected surge in spending by international tourists following the lifting of Covid-19 travel curb as an opportunity to emphasise the upsides of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Instructs Culture Minister to Probe Unification Church -Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the culture minister to investigate the Unification Church under the Religious Corporations Act, Kyodo news agency and other local media reported ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest refiner Eneos on acquisition trail despite yen fall
Eneos is on the hunt for acquisitions in renewable energy despite the yen’s plunge as Japan’s largest oil group pledged that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the global energy crisis would not reverse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top currency diplomat: would respond firmly to excessive FX moves
Japan would firmly respond to any excessive currency fluctuations, its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said, following the yen's sharp fall to a 32-year low to the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Man caught filming up woman’s skirt on escalator in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of disturbing the public peace after he was caught using his smartphone to film up the skirt of a woman. According to police, the ... ( read original story ...)