TOKYO, March 8 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei dropped to three-week lows on Friday morning on fresh concern about the growth after the European Central Bank decided to delay its first post-crisis interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is the No. 1 investor in US, Abe told Trump
TOKYO -- In an attempt to get U.S. President Donald Trump to ease up on Japan's trade surplus, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an elaborate presentation last year mapping out new American ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Nikkei extends losses on growth worries
S. jobs report on Friday will provide the next clues on the health of global growth after ECB President Mario Draghi delivered fresh stimulus as he downgraded the outlook for the region's economy. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January machinery orders seen falling, BOJ to keep policy unchanged: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s core machinery orders likely fell for a third straight month in January, in another sign the economy may be faltering on global trade friction, a Reuters poll showed on Frida... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees global growth risks persisting on trade war, China slowdown
TOKYO (Reuters) - Downside risks in the global economy are likely to persist over the medium to long term, pressured by the Sino-U.S. trade war and a slowdown in China, Japan’s top financial ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka a Barbie girl, in a tennis world
INDIAN WELLS, Calif (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka, whose meteoritic rise to the top of the tennis world over the past year has included two Grand Slam titles and the world number one ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Hotel Zen Tokyo opening
As part of a wave of new hotel openings, Hotel Zen Tokyo carves a niche for itself by blending the core element of Japan‘s capsule hotel and zen minimalism into an upscale boutique concept. Opening co... ( read original story ...)
Fitting Hub right fit for Japanese banking on blockchain
The consortium is called Fitting Hub (FTH) and involves Aomori Bank, Bank of Iwate, Akita Bank, the Bank of Yokohama, and Yamanashi Chuo Bank. Precise details are tricky to work out as FTH shares info... ( read original story ...)
4 of Tokyo’s Hottest Nightclubs Plan to Accept Bitcoin Cash
Also, keep up with your holdings, BCH, and other coins, on our market charts at Satoshi’s Pulse, another original and free service from Bitcoin.com. The post 4 of Tokyo’s Hottest Nightclubs Plan to Ac... ( read original story ...)
Cycling: World champion Barker wants Tokyo sister-act
Meanwhile, kid sister Megan was practicing at the velodrome in rainy Manchester, continuing along a path she hopes might make next year’s Tokyo Olympics a family affair. Both represented Wales ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Construction company president accused of tax evasion
“I am deeply reflecting [upon the matter],” Saito said. The editorial team at The Tokyo Reporter brings the site's readership the latest news from the under side of Japan. Takamasa Kato was found with ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn: former Nissan chairman released on bail in Tokyo
The Tokyo district court made the surprising decision to grant ... to strict limitations on his movements and electronic and other communications. Kyodo news agency said the measures will restrict Gho... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend losses in thin trading
Stocks lost further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday ... Meanwhile, defense-related issues shot up on a South Korean news report about a possible North Koran move to revive part of its mis... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops: Woman received dose of stimulant drugs 100 times fatal amount
The editorial team at The Tokyo Reporter brings the site's readership the latest news from the under side of Japan. Three videos were filmed at an outlet in Osaka Prefecture before being posted on onl... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn pays bail, Tokyo court says, paving way for release on Wednesday
TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn has paid bail of 1 billion yen ($8.9 million), the Tokyo District Court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for his release from the Tokyo d... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya, Lake Biwa and Tachikawa – Weekend Preview
The last chance for Japan's marathoners to go the easy route for qualifying for September's MGC Race 2020 Olympic marathon trials by placing among the top six Japanese finishers at the Nagoya Women's ... ( read original story ...)