The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese FDI, Once Feared In The U.S., Is Now Welcomed And Growing
Despite being seen as an economic threat decades ago, Japan has emerged as a favored investor and partner for the U.S. ( read original story ...)
A mega-earthquake could strike the Pacific Northwest any day — and we’re not prepared
A huge earthquake and tsunami will someday hit the Pacific Northwest. Predictions of the "Big One" are terrifying, and the government is not prepared. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo go-kart manager not indicted for renting to unlicensed tourists
The manager of a Tokyo rental go-kart business was not indicted for allegedly renting to foreign tourists who were without valid licenses and allowing them to drive on public roads, Tokyo prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks could ‘plunge’ if ruling coalition loses majority in Sunday vote
Tokyo stocks could be in for a rough time next week if the ruling coalition loses its majority in Sunday's general election. Any shortfall in the Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito seat total could ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation slows below 2% ahead of election and BOJ meet
Inflation in Tokyo has slowed below 2% for the first time in five months largely due to energy prices, as the country heads into a general election and the Bank of Japan mulls data for its policy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Military Pivot is Firing Up NEC’s Defense Tech Business
NEC Corp. is riding a wave of growing Japanese defense-related spending in the face of heightened geopolitical risk. ( read original story ...)
Scientists to drill deep into Japan’s earthquake fault to unravel tsunami secrets
The Japan Trench is a deep oceanic trench found to the east of Japan in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean. The trench is estimated to be 26,398 feet (8,046 meters) at its deepest. A team of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks should stay vigilant against market tail risks, BOJ says
Japanese banks have sufficient capital bases but need to be vigilant against tail risks including developments in global financial markets and geopolitical perils, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
How a retailer from Rome came to sell Japanese antiques in L.A.
In Business of Home’s series Shop Talk, we chat with owners of home furnishings stores across the country to hear about their hard-won lessons and ... ( read original story ...)
[INTERVIEW] Food biz CEO who rejected Japanese request on Dokdo logo sees exports rise
Dried seaweed producer has faith in Sung Gyung's Korean map logo In 2021, the Korean dry seaweed producer Sung Gyung Food rejected a Japanese buyer's request to remove the image of Korea's easternmost ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro Shares Set to Jump in Trading Debut After Strong IPO
Tokyo Metro Co.’s stock looks set to jump in its trading debut on Wednesday after the initial public offering drew strong demand from investors. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Operator of Tokyo’s Subways Soar in First Day of Trading
Tokyo Metro raised over $2 billion earlier this month in an initial public offering, the biggest stock listing in Japan in six years. Tokyo Metro had been owned jointly by the Japanese national and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro on Market Fast Track With 45% Jump in Debut
TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Metro's shares shot up 45% in their market debut on Wednesday after Japan's largest initial public offering in six years bagged it $2.3 billion with the lure of sizeable ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro on Market Fast Track With 45% Jump in Debut
TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Metro's shares shot up 45% in their market debut on Wednesday after Japan's largest initial public offering in six years bagged it $2.3 billion with the lure of sizeable ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro shares rocket on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO in 6 years
Shares in Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, soared almost 50 percent on its debut Wednesday after its government owners raised 348.6 billion yen in Japan's biggest initial public ... ( read original story ...)