I had great responsibility as the person who oversaw' the party's by-elections campaign, Hagiuda told reporters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Supreme Court ruling hits Unification Church donations
A recent Japanese Supreme Court ruling opens the door for families to seek the refund of deceased parents' donations to the Unification Church of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps up yen warnings; 6 trillion yen, 2-day intervention suspected
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan stands ready to take all possible measures to counter excessively volatile currency moves, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday, keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Likely Spent Extra $13.5 Billion to Prop Up Yen Friday
Japan likely stepped into the currency market for a second straight day on Friday as it continued its battle to prop up the yen and keep speculators on the back foot. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji outmuscles Wakamotoharu to stay perfect in Nagoya
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji continued his perfect start to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament by blowing away No. 2 maegashira Wakamotoha ... ( read original story ...)
5 taken to hospital after alleged arson at central Japan city hall
Five people were taken to hospital Tuesday after fire, believed to have been deliberately lit, broke out at a city hall in central J ... ( read original story ...)
Takesako, Kunimoto win in ‘PRIZE FIGHTER’ middleweight 1st-round tourney in Osaka
Former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation middleweight champion Kazuto Takesako of World Sports Boxing Gym and Jap […] ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines braces for Taiwan fallout as ‘bolder’ Japan challenges Beijing
Manila and Tokyo signed a landmark pact allowing troop deployment on each other’s soil. Neither US ally is on the best terms with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
What France’s election had that Tokyo’s didn’t
Compared to the display of democratic enthusiasm in France, Tokyo’s gubernatorial race yielded a lacklustre vote in favour of the incumbent. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tea shop shows that crafts aren’t just for the experts
Tokyo: Near the National Stadium, in an area of Tokyo full of shops and restaurants, there is a cafe that is also a craft workshop, where customers can paint whatever they like in their favorite colors on cups before drinking Japanese tea from them. ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. Banks Back Atop Asia Investment Banking
Japanese and U.S. banks have returned to the top of investment banking in Asia, helped by a raft of deals in Tokyo and Mumbai at a time when Chinese rivals are saddled with a stagnant home market. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on weak yen, capped by profit-taking
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday as the yen's weakness helped lift some export-oriented shares, although advances were limited as investors ... ( read original story ...)
TWICE wraps up Osaka concert, embarks on fifth World tour
TWICE embarks on their fifth world tour with a dazzling start in Japan, captivating fans at Yanmar Stadium Nagai with a mix of beloved hits and exciting new tracks. As they unveil previews of their ... ( read original story ...)
Harry Kewell Fired By Japan Club Yokohama F Marinos
Harry Kewell was fired as coach of Japan's Yokohama F Marinos on Tuesday, just two months after taking the club to the AFC Champions League final. ( read original story ...)
With deluge of pricey pool-filling mishaps, Japan schools hire out swim classes, tasks
The education board for the northeast Japan city of Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, announced on July 4 that the faucet for a school pool had mi ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: The rise and fall of the ideal worker model in Japan
Companies are finding it difficult to attract and retain talent, as fewer young people aspire to lifelong employment and more value flexibility, says a professor from Hitotsubashi University Business ... ( read original story ...)