Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp on Monday posted a 16% rise in second-quarter operating profit, setting a record, as it passed on higher prices to customers, reduced costs and benefited from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s suspected FX intervention fails to stem yen slide
Japanese policymakers on Monday continued efforts to tame sharp yen falls, including through two straight market days of suspected intervention, but ultimately failed to prop up the currency against ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt urges BOJ to be vigilant to market swings – stimulus draft
Japan's government will urge the central bank to be vigilant to the economic impact of sharp market moves in a scheduled spending package aimed at cushioning the blow from rising living costs, a draft ... ( read original story ...)
What it’s like to take part in a Japanese tea ceremony in Tokyo
Tea ceremonies are popular tourist experiences in Japan – and it's no wonder. Even in its more modern, shortened form, the tea ceremony provides a wonderful glimpse into Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
Young boy dies after falling from 12th floor of Tokyo housing complex
A 4-year-old boy died after falling from the 12th floor of a housing complex in the Japanese capital on Oct. 22. ( read original story ...)
Share a terrifying taxi ride with Sadako from The Ring in Tokyo
There are many ways you can celebrate Halloween in Tokyo this year, whether it's a family-friendly carnival, seasonal afternoon tea or lively evening party, which is great. But what if you want to get ... ( read original story ...)
Yen soars to 146 level vs. dollar in early Tokyo trading
The yen fluctuated widely against the U.S. dollar in early Monday trading in Tokyo, jumping to the 146 level after weakening to the 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct factory growth slows to 21-month low, but services pick up – flash PMI
Japan's factory activity growth slowed further to a 21-month low in October as relentless cost pressures torment manufacturers, but service-sector firms received a boost as the country reopened to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen jumps on suspected BOJ intervention, fails to keep gains
The Japanese yen made a thumping 4 yen jump for a second straight session on Monday on suspected early intervention by the Bank of Japan, but struggled to hold its gains against a robust U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki declines to say whether govt intervened to prop up yen
Japanese currency authorities declined on Monday to confirm whether the government had intervened in the currency market on Friday, signalling their determination to engage in a war of nerves with ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Former Japan star Shunsuke Nakamura bids farewell in final game
Shunsuke Nakamura made his farewell appearance before retirement on Sunday, coming off after an hour to huge applause from 20,000- ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ghoul: Reasons Anime-Only Fans Should Read The Manga
While Tokyo Ghoul has had many anime adaptations, none quite live up to the manga, making it a must read for anime-only fans ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo film event shines light on rainforest conservation
A Tokyo event showcasing short films about rainforest conservation will be shown next Saturday, with organizers pinning hopes to raise awareness on the issue as part of efforts to reach out to a ... ( read original story ...)
World No. 1 amateur Taiga Semikawa beats the pros again, this time at Japan Open
Don’t forget the name Taiga Semikawa when talking about the next crop of global golf stars. Not familiar with the name? Well, you should be. This weekend the 21-year-old college student from Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 world weekly cases down 16% but Japan, South Korea up
Coronavirus cases continue to ease worldwide with a 16% weekly decline with only Japan and South Korea rising among nations with at least 25,000 infections, as deaths dropped 11%. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks, Nagoya rout Dwight Ramos’ Levanga anew
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. powered the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to a 112-77 drubbing of Levanga Hokkaido in the Japan B. League at Dolphins Arena on Sunday. Parks finished with 16 ... ( read original story ...)