Shoji Morimoto who charges 10,000 yen ($71.30) per booking to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion, uses a mobile phone while meeting his client Aruna Chida at a cafe in Tokyo, Japan Augu ... ( read original story ...)
Death toll from southwest China earthquake jumps to 74
The death toll from Monday's 6.6-magnitude earthquake in southwest China climbed to 74 people on Wednesday with another 26 people still missing, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: The history of earthquakes in Japan
The biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began 140 years ago struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path. Following are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Warning Was All Bark, No Bite. Get Used to a Weak Yen
Traders ignored verbal warnings from two of Japan’s most senior officials, and for good reason. What else can Tokyo do? ( read original story ...)
Japan upgrades Q2 GDP as easing COVID-19 curbs lift spending
TOKYO: Japan's economy grew more than initially reported in the second quarter, as the lifting of local COVID-19 restrictions boosted consumer and business spending. That meant Japan saw its economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 GDP Revised up to 3.5% Annualised Expansion
Japan's economy grew an annualised 3.5% in the second quarter, better than the initial estimate of a 2.2% expansion, revised government data showed on Thursday, supported by solid private consumption ... ( read original story ...)
What would Japan’s currency intervention to combat a weak yen look like: Explainer
TOKYO: Japan's government said it was ready to take action if "rapid, one-sided" moves in the currency market continue, signalling their alarm over the yen's fall to a fresh 24-year low. "I'm ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Olympic exec suspected of using consulting firm to accept bribes
If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive at the heart of a ... ( read original story ...)
Queensland mining tax hike sent ‘shockwaves through Tokyo,’ says Japanese Ambassador
The Japanese Ambassador to Australia has hit out at Queensland’s controversial coal royalty tax, saying it has “damaged trust” and risks future investments. The Queensland state government has ... ( read original story ...)
Koreans massacred in wake of 1923 earthquake commemorated in Tokyo
Some 300 people attended a memorial event to commemorate the Korean residents massacred in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, held ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s next healthcare venture may be in Japan
Amazon Japan declined to comment to Nikkei. People in Japan will be able to order prescriptions online after online doctor visits for the first time next year. Major pharmacies and other Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa ex-senior officials arrested in Tokyo Games bribery scandal
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested two former senior officials of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa on suspicion of bribing a former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Near-flat After Quiet Trade
Tokyo stocks ended nearly flat on Tuesday after a subdued trading session that saw few fresh market-moving events after a holiday for US bourses. ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Sep 5: Deadly quake hits Sichuan province; Typhoon Hinnamnor approaches South Korea, Japan; Liz Truss to be new British PM
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Strong earthquake in China's Sichuan province kills 21 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday (Se ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to take steps to restrict city gas use, ensure emergency supply
Amazon eyes entering Japan prescription drug market - Nikkei, article with image Business · September 5, 2022 · 9:44 AM UTC Amazon.com Inc is considering entering the prescription drug sales market in ... ( read original story ...)
Yen’s weakness driven by speculative moves, says Japan business lobby head
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki had warned after the yen's slide to its low on Friday that Tokyo will take "appropriate" action ... ( read original story ...)