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Bank of Japan has been most notoriously known for its ultra-loose monetary policy, but that must come to an end to support the yen, according to Deutsche Bank. ( read original story ...)

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a three-week winning streak, while the yuan was pushed higher by ... ( read original story ...)

Shouts of “Save Gaza” echoed at a Nov. 19 demonstration in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward attended by around 1,500 people calling on Israel to stop its bombardment of the Palestinian city, organizers said. ( read original story ...)

Japan's government has strongly condemned the hijacking of a Japanese-operated cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Yemeni militia claimed the ship was Israeli, but a Japanese government spokesperson confirmed the vessel was a car carrier operated by Nippon Yusen. ( read original story ...)

Less than six months after giving birth, Naomi Osaka is set to return to tennis at the Brisbane International. During the summer of this year, the four-time grand slam champion announced the birth of ... ( read original story ...)

One of the largest auto shows in the world returned this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What was formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show has been rebranded the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's big employers are set to follow this year's bumper pay hikes with another round in 2024, which are expected to help lift household spending and give the central bank the conditions it needs to finally roll back massive monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)

"We are deeply saddened and dismayed by his sudden loss," the band's statement reads The post Heath, X Japan Bassist, Dies at 55 appeared first on TheWrap. ( read original story ...)

And then there's Leonard Francois, who came to the mean streets of New York from poverty in Haiti and with drive, ambition and lots of chutzpah practically forced his daughter, Naomi Osaka, to become ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo has begun to attract businesses again as office rents continue to fall and companies' need for in-person meetings grows after the COVID pandemic. The number of companies that moved their head ... ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organisation, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold, has died at 95, the Japanese religious ... ( read original story ...)

According to Japan Meteorological Corp., which provides fall foliage forecasts for 700 viewing spots across the nation, this year’s peak in Sapporo didn’t arrive until Nov. 13, 16 days later than ... ( read original story ...)

The $2.35 billion deal to purchase Block IV and V Tomahawk missiles would give Japan a new offensive punch in a restive region. ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai - Japan's largest religious organisation and an ally of the government - has died, the organisation said on ... ( read original story ...)

Daisaku Ikeda, a former leader of Japan's influential Buddhist group Soka Gakkai, has died at the age of 95. Over decades Ikeda expanded the organisation's international following and forged links ... ( read original story ...)

The climactic final showdown between Toman and Tenjiku takes place on Yokohama's seventh pier, with the fate of the Tokyo Manji Gang hanging in the balance. Izana Kurokawa, the leader of Tenjiku, ... ( read original story ...)