TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei retreated from three-month highs after weak U.S. shares soured investor sentiment, but defense-related companies jumped on reports that North Korea has restor... ( read original story ...)
Japanese craftsman makes ancient art ‘new’ again
KYOTO, Japan -- A hostess pours sake for Hiroto Rakusho ... the 20th- abbot of Tenkyuin told the Nikkei Asian Review. "Upward of 300 visitors per day come to our small temple to see them. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei tracks Wall Street losses, comes down from near three-month high
Japan's Nikkei dipped on Tuesday, tracking losses on Wall Street as optimism there will be a deal to end the U.S.-China trade dispute faded and Beijing trimmed its economic growth target. Japan’s Nikk... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei dips by 0.4pc at close
Japan’s Nikkei dipped today. The Nikkei share average ended 0.4 percent lower at 21,726.28, pulling away from Monday’s near three-month high. Japan’s benchmark index, which has risen by 8.4 percent th... ( read original story ...)
It’s Hedge Funds Against Long-Term Players in Japan Stock Market
(Bloomberg) -- The rally that’s pushed Japanese equities to a three-month high hides a different story when it comes to the cash market. While foreigners have bought 1.48 trillion yen ($13.2 billion) ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn posts bail, awaiting release in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was preparing to leave detention as early as Wednesday after posting 1 billion yen ($8.9 million) in bail once an appeal by prosecutors against his release ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota teams up with Japan space agency for lunar mission
Jiji Press news agency said the car giant is expected to jointly develop ... Last month, Israel launched a spacecraft that aims to join them. In 2017, Japan revealed plans to put an astronaut on the M... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Snowboarding silver medalist Hirano to skate at Japan Open
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two-time Winter Olympic silver medalist Ayumu Hirano will take part in the Japan Open skateboard competition later this month, according to his management team. Hirano ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Boasts The World’s Tallest Tower With The All-Important Tokyo Skytree
To get there, take the Chuo-Sobu Line from Sendagaya Station to Asakusabashi Station, then hop on the Asakusa Linse to Oshiage Station, a three-minute walk from the base of the Tokyo Skytree. Want to ... ( read original story ...)
Manila beats Boston, Paris, Tokyo as world’s hottest luxury home market
Manila is the hottest luxury home market in the world, beating out the likes of Boston, Tokyo and Paris, property consultancy Knight Frank said. Luxury prices shot up 11 per cent in 2018, as the capit... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Granted Bail Request in Japan
Image Members of the news media awaiting Mr. Ghosn’s possible release outside a Tokyo detention center on Tuesday.CreditKimimasa Mayama/EPA, via Shutterstock The prosecutor’s office declined to commen... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court grants bail to former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn after nearly four months in jail
Read more: Japanese prosecutors extend detention of Carlos Ghosn as ... around the world Like Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news ( read original story ...)
MC Digital Realty Joint Venture to Acquire Five-Acre Land Parcel in Tokyo
The Tokyo land parcel acquisition builds upon Digital Realty's ... real estate and zoning laws, and increases in real property tax rates. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertain... ( read original story ...)
From Stablecoins to Blockchain Trials: Japanese Players Are Going Crypto as the Local Government Is Overseeing the Market
First of all, Japan’s Central Bank (BoJ) issued a study on the role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the current monetary system, a topic that was widely discussed by the country ... ( read original story ...)
How to book flights to Tokyo and Japan using Qantas Points
So whether you’re hitting the powdery slopes, closing your next business deal or even both, here’s how to turn your Qantas Points into a ticket to Japan. Qantas offers daily flights to Tokyo Narita fr... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court grants ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail
A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn ... It was the latest twist in a case that has kept Japan and the business world gripped since the tycoon’s shock arrest on November 19 ov... ( read original story ...)