By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in October and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei climbs to record high on tech rally, posts best month in 3 decades
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to an all-time high on Friday, posting its biggest monthly gain in three decades, as tech stocks rallied following strong sales forecasts from Amazon and Apple .
Nikkei 225 tops 52,000 for 3rd day of record highs
Japan's main equity index continues to rise. The Nikkei 225 finished the final trading day of the month above the 52,000 mark for the first time, setting an all-time high for the third day running.
Tokyo Electron Gives Cautious Outlook in Warning on AI Optimism
Tokyo Electron Ltd. raised its annual forecast by less than expected, a sign of how export controls and Beijing’s push to build its own chip supply chain are tempering the Japanese chip gear maker’s ... ( read original story ...)
‘Blood & Sweat’ Examines Japan–Finland Co-Production Realities at Tokyo Market
At TIFFCOM, producers of ‘Blood & Sweat’ shared insights on language, workflow, and creative collaboration in a Japan–Finland TV co-production. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi tells China’s Xi she wants constructive stable ties
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Chinese President Xi Jinping in a meeting on Friday that she wanted to build constructive and stable ties with Beijing. Takaichi, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i looking at M&A deals and partnerships to fuel growth
Japan's Seven & i is working on several initiatives that include potential M&A deals and partnerships aimed at leading to substantial growth, Chief Financial Officer Yoshimichi Maruyama said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s key stock indexes close at record highs
Japan's key stock indexes closed at all-time highs on Friday, with the Nikkei index ending above the 52,000 line for the first time, ...
Deep dives: Osaka
Heirloom vegetables are an inconspicuous but fundamental part of Osaka cuisine. At Hirano Farm, an urban farm surrounded by project housing in suburban Suita, traditional greens like Suita kuwai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA Q2 profit up 12% on stronger overseas business
JERA, Japan's biggest utility, on Friday posted a 12% increase in net profit for the three-month period ended in September to 156.2 billion yen ($1 billion), backed by improving overseas and renewable ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama-based architect Riken Yamamoto on creating spaces that connect people and generations
Discover how Yamamoto’s approach to public and private space creates architecture that nurtures community and memory. ( read original story ...)
TICAD9: A New Direction and New Challenges
Africa and Japan are forging a new path ahead of the upcoming G20 meeting in Johannesburg. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s consumer inflation hits 2.8% in Oct.
Tokyo's consumer inflation accelerated for the first time in five months in October, mainly due to higher water bills. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister warns against forex volatility after yen plunge
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that the government has been monitoring foreign exchange movements with a high sense of urgency after the yen plunged to around 154 per U.S.
Yamada Yoji and Lee Sang-il Trade Insights on Art, Rivalry and Japan’s Film Future at Tokyo Festival
The Tokyo International Film Festival featured a conversation between Yamada Yoji, director of 'Tokyo Taxi,' and 'Kokuho' filmmaker Lee Sang-il ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to hire hunters as bear attacks rise
The Japanese government plans to recruit hunters to cull bears, as anxiety grows in the country over the rise a sharp rise in bear attacks. The environment ministry said on Thursday that it would set ... ( read original story ...)