Shizuoka Financial Group Inc., the parent company of Shizuoka Bank Ltd., and Bank of Nagoya Ltd. have reached a basic agreement to proceed with talks for a merger. With combined assets totaling more ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks tumble on fears of prolonged crude oil disruptions
Tokyo shares tumbled on Monday. Concerns are growing that the Middle East conflict could drag on, drive crude oil prices even higher, and damage the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Yen strengthens after Japan official warns of ‘decisive action’
The yen strengthened on Monday morning after Japan’s top currency official warned that “decisive action” by the government might soon be necessary. The comments by Atsushi Mimura, vice finance ... ( read original story ...)
China sanctions aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan trips
By Liz Lee and Kantaro Komiya BEIJING/TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - China imposed sanctions on Monday on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a close aide of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, due to ... ( read original story ...)
China Sanctions Aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan Ties
China Sanctions Aide of Japan PM Takaichi for Taiwan Ties By Liz Lee and Kantaro Komiya BEIJING/TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - China imposed sanctions on Monday on Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan steps up yen intervention threats, signals rate-hike chance
(Corrects to 15th straight quarter, not month, in final paragraph) By Leika Kihara and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan stepped up yen intervention threats and signaled that further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Seeks to Ease Concerns Over Medical-Product Supplies
Japan’s prime minister sought to address public concerns about a shortage of medical devices caused by the war in the Middle East, saying her government was working to ensure stable supply. ( read original story ...)
Two Japanese regional banks’ shares surge in latest merger pact
The move is the latest example of Japan's regional lenders joining forces in a market hit by a shrinking population. ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch Pacific defense office amid China concerns
Japan will establish a new Pacific-focused defense unit and expand surveillance in remote island areas to counter China's growing military presence ... ( read original story ...)
Forget luck: Antonelli shows he’s an F1 title threat in Japan
Yes, the timing of a safety car helped Kimi Antonelli to Sunday's win at the Japanese GP, but he was still the fastest car on track when it happened. ( read original story ...)
The toughest new sport in Japan is street-racing office chairs
On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch. ( read original story ...)
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 championship leader in history after victory in Japan
With a victory Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history ... ( read original story ...)
Japan crash ‘scary moment’ says Bearman as Sainz urges FIA to act
Haas driver Oliver Bearman described his high-speed crash in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix as "a scary moment" with the incident sparking calls for the sport's regulator to make safety-related changes ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya internet cafe employee suspected of leaving corpse of newborn in private room
Aichi police on Sunday arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly leaving the body of a newborn baby inside a private room of an internet cafe in Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Three decades later, Tokyo’s ‘Lost in Translation’ hotel remains cinematic
After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police search SDF base over Chinese embassy trespassing
SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet the Chinese ambassador. ( read original story ...)