TOKYO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei ticked up in a choppy Monday morning as investors scooped up cheap stocks, but gains were contained by weakness on Wall Street and falling U.S. tech shares. ( read original story ...)
Japan beats MLB All-Stars 6-5 to clinch exhibition series
... after beating MLB All-Stars 6-5 in Game 5 at their All-Stars Series baseball at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, central Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo News via AP) Photo Credit: AP Seiji Uebayashi ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man marries computer-generated hologram in $18K wedding ceremony
RELATED: Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders royal status to marry a commoner Hatsune Miku was developed as computer-generated singing software with the persona of a big-eyed, 16-year-old pop ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Tokyo Police Arrest 8 Men Allegedly Involved in $68 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The Tokyo police believe the suspects tried to avoid prosecution by using cryptocurrencies, as they are in a “gray zone,” according to Japanese financial regulation. As explained by Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close slightly higher
Tokyo stocks closed marginally higher on Wednesday, rebounding from the previous day’s sharp drops on news of US-China trade talks and Britain’s announcement of a draft exit deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, German Contractions Open Cracks in Global Economy
What Our Economists Say... On Japan: “Japan’s economy was bound to take a hit from a string of natural disasters. The good news is that the effects will pass.” On Germany: “Services output also looks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe says wants to discuss peace treaty with Putin today
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he wants to discuss a peace treaty with Russia and the North Korean issue with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. ( read original story ...)
Japan economy shrinks in Q3 as natural disasters hit
Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Japan was hit by several natural disasters this summer, including massive flooding in western r... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrank in July-September as trade falls
TOKYO — The Japanese economy shrank at an annualized rate of 1.2 per cent in July-September, as consumer spending, investment and exports fell, according to government data released Wednesday. Cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth
Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter as natural disasters hit spending and disrupted exports. The economy contracted by an annualised 1.2% between July and September, preliminary figures showed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Hit by Natural Disasters and Trade Frictions
In September a large earthquake triggered a blackout in the northern island of Hokkaido, which followed severe typhoons that damaged airports and transport infrastructure in western Japan. Businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Murder of Nagoya housewife remains unsolved 19 years later
AICHI (TR) – On the 19th anniversary of the murder of a housewife in Nagoya, the family of the victim sought the help of the public in locating the killer, reports Nippon News Network (Nov. 14). On No... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts in Q3 as natural disasters, trade woes bite
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter, hit by natural disasters and a decline in exports, a worrying sign that trade protectionism is starting to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Shrinks for Second Time in 2018 After Disasters
Japan’s economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter after an earthquake, typhoons and torrential rain battered production at home while exports declined amid softer demand overseas. Jap... ( read original story ...)
Graphic: Bank of Japan’s balance sheet now larger than country’s GDP
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's central bank has become the first among G7 nations to own assets collectively worth more than the country's entire economy, following a half-decade spending spree ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman arrested in connection to stabbing death of US airman
Vollweiler was from the Poconos in Pennsylvania and was stationed at Yokota Air Base in western Japan where he worked as a K-9 instructor, according to WNEP. The Associated Press contributed to this r... ( read original story ...)