Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Monday the central bank will weigh the pros and cons of raising its policy rate at the next p ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo boosts earnings at rail operators in western Japan
Osaka Metro and JR West are set to pay special bonuses to their employees amid a surge in passengers and expo-related business profits. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at Nippon Steel plant in Hokkaido, no injuries reported
A fire broke out early Monday at a plant operated by Nippon Steel Corp. in Hokkaido, northern Japan, with no reports of injuries, l ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace opens hidden street to the public for autumn foliage season — and travellers are rushing in
Experience Tokyo’s rare autumn foliage event as the Imperial Palace opens its hidden Inui-dori street for nine days, offering breathtaking maple views and rich cultural heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JBIC shifts financing focus to economic security projects
State-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is expanding beyond traditional development lending into financing for economic security projects as geopolitical risks reshape investment ... ( read original story ...)
Fire Occurs at Nippon Steel’s Hokkaido Plant; No One Injured
A fire has occurred at Nippon Steel Corp.'s North Nippon Works in the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido. A resident near the steelworks called a local fire department around 12:50 a.m. Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to weigh ‘pros and cons’ of rate hike in December, governor Ueda says
The Bank of Japan will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, its governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, providing the strongest signal yet that a hike could ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police app blocks incoming international calls to help combat fraud
When the new feature is enabled, the app automatically blocks international calls and calls from numbers Tokyo police know have been used for fraud. ( read original story ...)
Japanese ‘One Piece’ singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan may abolish tax exemption on low-value parcel imports
Japan's government is discussing plans to abolish a tax exemption on imports of low-value parcels. Government officials say the talks reflect concerns the tax break harms local retailers as ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to consider ‘pros and cons’ of rate increase at December meeting, Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said the central bank will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, providing the strongest signal yet on whether ... ( read original story ...)
Will the gear fill his 60th birthday…Miura, 58, will not give up her commitment to active duty nex…
Gear looks like it will fill his 60th birthday. Kazuyoshi Miura (58) expressed his willingness to play as an active player next year. Miura, who signed with Yokohama FC, has signed a loan agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q3 capex rises 2.9%, pointing to resilient domestic demand
Japanese corporate spending on factories and equipment rose 2.9% in July-September versus the same period a year prior, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, signalling the world's fourth-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘One Piece’ singer halted mid-performance in China
Maki Otsuki had been slated to perform for two days from Friday (Nov 28) at the Bandai Namco Festival 2025 in Shanghai. It is one of the latest events hit by a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Greenlights Major Defense Supplement to Accelerate Frigate and Submarine Construction
Japan approved 847.2 billion yen ($5.4 billion) defense spending in the fiscal 2025 supplementary budget amid growing military threats from China, North Korea and Russia. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Backless Vacation Dress Brings Back Y2K Butterflies
When she's not competing on courts like the US Open's, Naomi Osaka is a fashion girl to watch. She can't help it: Even her off-season vacation style serves looks. Two weeks before Madison Square ... ( read original story ...)