Tokyo (NKY:IND), (JPXN) has become “astonishingly cheap” for investors and consumers alike, according to Jim Reid, head of the Deutsche Bank Research Institute. In an interview with CNBC, Reid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes imperial law amendment to ensure male heirs
On the 17th, an amendment to the Imperial House Basic Law (Imperial Household Law), which governs the composition of Japan’s imperial family, passed the House of Councillors plenary session. The amendment aims to allow adoption of male descendants from former imperial family members who left the imperial family 70 years ago due to a shortage ...
Sumo: Promotion-chasing ozeki Kirishima wins, in 7-way tie for Nagoya lead
Yokozuna promotion-chasing ozeki Kirishima joined six other wrestlers at the top of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament leaderboard on ... ( read original story ...)
He’s the Tokyo mixology master Jeff Bezos flies in to mix his martinis — and now he’s ready to quietly disrupt NYC cocktail culture
You could easily walk past one of the best cocktail bars in Tokyo without even knowing it was there — Daisuke Ito’s nine-seater speakeasy-style joint, Land Bar Artisan, is hidden behind a heavy door ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to reinvigorate royal family but keeps succession male-only
Japanese lawmakers revised succession rules to bolster the dwindling ranks of the royal family but ignored public backing to permit female succession. ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 celebrates 100 days to go until Asian Para Games
October 2026, featuring 18 Para sports and bringing together around 3000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it. ( read original story ...)
Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ( read original story ...)
Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it undermines free speech. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Taipei lead heavy losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally. But with South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remains
The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over the dwindling size of the imperial family. The bill, passed by the upper house on Friday, allows the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to leave monetary policy tools to BOJ in economic blueprint, document shows
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's government will state in its economic blueprint that decisions on specific monetary policy tools should be left to the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally. But with South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the Auckland quarterfinals after Mertens, Raducanu withdraw
Osaka overcame a swirling breeze and a lengthy rain break to progress comfortably, 7-5, 6-3, in a match where she was never broken. MATCH POINT: Naomi Osaka moves into Auckland quarterfinals after ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka was all smiles after she upset No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16 at Wimbledon for her first win at Centre Court. ( read original story ...)