Tokyo stocks dropped Thursday, extending US losses, with fears growing among investors that there will be no respite from Federal Reserve rate hikes aimed at tamping down inflation. ( read original story ...)
Tech Companies Are Missing a Brutal Wave of Hate Speech in Japan
Zainichi Koreans, Japan's most vilified minority, live in fear of online hate translating into real world violence ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists—and Their Wallets—May Finally Return to Japan
The past two years have been a long slog for tourist-dependent Japanese businesses, but the stars are finally beginning to align for a revival. ( read original story ...)
Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology
Despite its reputation for innovative high-tech gadgetry, Japan is notorious for clinging to outmoded technology through its office culture. Floppy disks - so-called because the inner material was ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s war on disks could prove to be another flop
Digital minister Taro Kono wants to follow up his bid to phase out faxes by getting rid of floppy disks – but he faces opposition from bureaucrats ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns against volatility as yen slumps to 24-year low
Japan is watching currency moves with a "high sense of urgency" as rapid exchange-rate moves are undesirable, a senior finance ministry official said on Thursday, in the wake of the yen's slump to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aug factory activity growth drops to near one-year low – PMI
Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its weakest rate in nearly a year in August, as businesses took a hit from worsening conditions in the global economy and declining demand from China and South ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unknown’ cause of death of detained Sri Lankan in Japan found listed in expert report
The cause of death of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility here was listed in one of two expert reports prepared at the re ... ( read original story ...)
Arrested Tokyo 2020 sponsor executive says he gave cash to Japan’s ex-PM Mori – Sankei
The former chairman of Tokyo Olympics sponsor Aoki Holdings has told prosecutors he gave 2 million yen ($14,300) in cash to the head of the Games' organising committee, former prime minister Yoshiro ... ( read original story ...)
Training in Tokyo, but knowing the real work is 8,000 km away in Ukraine
A Jutendo University training program for Ukrainian health care workers offered Dr. Uliana Kashchii respite from the conflict, but now she is heading to the front line. ( read original story ...)
Square Enix’s Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 – Final Fantasy, Harvestella & More
This year's Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this month on 15th September, and ahead of the event, TGS has begun revealing the publishers and developers that will be in attendance. Square Enix will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 capex rises 4.6% yr/yr, up for 5th straight quarter
Japanese companies increased spending on plant and equipment for a fifth straight quarter in April-June as business sentiment remained resilient despite rising costs, China's COVID lockdowns and ... ( read original story ...)
Family of missing mentally disabled man last seen in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo asks for public’s help
Family members of a mentally disabled man are calling on the public’s help to find a missing 48-year-old man in California. Le was checked in to the Southern California Hospital before he was ... ( read original story ...)
Square Enix is going big at Tokyo Game Show, but don’t expect Final Fantasy 16 or Dragon Quest 12
Square Enix has revealed its exhibitor list for Tokyo Game Show 2022, and although the publisher is going big with a bunch of popular games, it seems neither Final Fantasy 16 nor Dragon Quest 12 will ... ( read original story ...)
Final Fantasy 16 at the Tokyo Game Show is a no go
Final Fantasy 16 at the Tokyo Game Show simply isn't happening, as Square Enix announces a full lineup of RPGs with its big hitters notably missing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan property lures private equity with solid yields, prospective deals
A new wave of big private equity players including KKR & Co is moving in on Japan's property market, drawn by attractive yield spreads with Japan's low interest rates and by prospective deals with ... ( read original story ...)