told the BBC that Japan was considering every possible option but has "not yet come up with a decision". Citing unnamed government sources, Kyodo news agency said a formal announcement could come next ... ( read original story ...)
‘TSUNAMI FIRES’: Experts uncovered bizarre reason behind post-earthquake phenomenon
The 1993 Hokkaido earthquake occurred at 13:17pm on 12 July 1993 in the Sea of Japan, near the island of Hokkaido. It had a magnitude of 7.7 and at the time, was the strongest quake to strike Japan in ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei leads Asian-market tumble after Fed raises rates
Japan's Taku Takeuchi falls during an event in Poland. Japan’s Nikkei was down more than 2% Thursday. Asian stock markets sank Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates and Wall St... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 9-mth low after Fed’s stance dampens mood
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei slipped to a fresh nine-month low on Thursday, weighed by a slide in U.S. shares, after the Federal Reserve disappointed some investors by not sounding as dovi... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court does not extend Ghosn’s detention, may soon release him
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo District Court said it decided not to extend the detention of Nissan’s ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn, arrested in November for alleged financial misconduct, meaning he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers leaving IWC to resume commercial whale hunts
TOKYO -- Japan is considering leaving the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunts after unsuccessfully campaigning for decades to gain support for the cause. The Fisheries Agency s... ( read original story ...)
Japan court denies extended detention of Nissan’s Ghosn
TOKYO -- A Japanese court has denied prosecutors' request to extend detention of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn. The Tokyo District Court on Thursday rejected the request for another 10-day deten... ( read original story ...)
Whaling decision up to Japan: Aust govt
Japanese news agency Kyodo has reported, citing unnamed sources, that the country could leave the commission as early as next year. The government in Tokyo is understood to have been mulling leaving t... ( read original story ...)
Japan to withdraw from International Whaling Commission: Kyodo News
(Reuters) - Japan will withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in a bid to resume commercial whaling, Kyodo News reported on Thursday, citing government sources. Japan’s withdrawal fr... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank sticks to economic recovery view despite rising global risks
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Thursday and reaffirmed its view the economy is on a solid footing, even as fears of slowing global growth jolt market... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Decision-Day Guide: Kuroda Weighs Growing Overseas Risks
The Bank of Japan is expected to leave rates unchanged on Thursday as risks from trade protectionism, cheaper oil and a higher sales tax cast a shadow over the outlook for the nation’s economy and the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka partners with Nissan to create special-edition GT-R
Nissan has partnered with tennis Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka to create a special-edition GT-R, of which only 50 will be made. The car is based on a GT-R Premium edition, which in Canada starts ... ( read original story ...)
Noodle restaurant Yokohama Ramen opens in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON -- Yokohama Ramen restaurant is now open downtown after more than a year of planning. Since the soft opening on Dec. 9, co-owner Andy Liu said, the restaurant has been busy. "Every day it' ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coincheck to gain license after $500m hack
TOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency has decided to approve Coincheck's cryptocurrency exchange license, Nikkei has learned. An announcement will come by the end of the year, closing a ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 70% of Japan CEOs say trade war is taking a toll
TOKYO -- Japan's corporate leaders have grown increasingly ... the two powers began imposing tit-for-tat tariffs in July, a Nikkei survey showed Wednesday. The quarterly survey of over 100 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coincheck to win regulatory nod for operations: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Coincheck Inc will win approval to operate as a licensed cryptocurrency exchange from the country’s financial regulator this month after improving its governance in ... ( read original story ...)