Japan's central bank and the private sector must prepare for positive interest rates and a normalisation of monetary policy, an influential business leader said on Thursday, acknowledging that it could take a year to achieve. ( read original story ...)
Japan lobby head urges BOJ to normalise policy to live with interest rates
An outspoken leader of a Japanese business lobby said on Thursday the central bank should unwind its easing programmes to live with interest rates although it may take a year to exit monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo wards continue battle to stamp out vermin problem
Ward governments in Tokyo are ramping up the war to stop the invasion of rats throughout the city, which can pose health and hygiene risks and threaten the capital's clean image. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo remains third in global power index despite downturn
Despite the stagnation of its economy, Tokyo managed to remain in third place behind London and New York in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) report released on Thursday, narrowly avoiding being overtaken by Paris. ( read original story ...)
Troubled 2025 Osaka Expo could see further cost increases
Amid numerous challenges, Osaka officials hope no further discussions on increasing the budget of the troubled event will be needed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ever-faithful dog turns 100
In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo's main train stations stands a statue of a dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.Hachiko, whose birth centenary is this week, ( read original story ...)
Profits Slip at Japan’s Sony, Hit by Lengthy Hollywood Strike
Sony has reported that its profit in the July-September quarter slipped 29% from a year earlier, as damage from a strike in the movie sector offset boosts from a favorable exchange rate ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward cancels gender forum after speaker’s mutant fish comments on Fukushima water
A forum hosted by Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward was canceled after a researcher slated to speak at the event made remarks contributing to harmful rumors about the release of treated water from the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on tech, exporter buying amid weak yen
Tokyo stocks rose sharply Thursday, with gains driven by tech stock buying tracking gains in their U.S. counterparts and a weak yen b ( read original story ...)
Japan minister defends $232 mil. wooden structure for 2025 Osaka Expo
Japan's minister overseeing the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has defended the 35-billion-yen (approx. $232 million) cost for a wooden struc ... ( read original story ...)
Performance coach gets brutally honest on Naomi Osaka’s post-pregnancy targets
Performance coach Florian Zitzelsberger claims Naomi Osaka is "super motivated" to return to winning Grand Slams and get back to the world No 1 ranking post-pregnancy. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gets a new island after undersea volcano erupts
New landmass about 100 metres across pops up above the waves near Iwoto island after eruptions began last month ( read original story ...)
New island emerges off Japan after volcanic eruption – video
The tiny island south of Tokyo could grow larger and change shape if the eruptions continue ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning after U.S. tech gains
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, lifted by buying of technology shares after the U.S. tech-heavy Nasdaq index ended higher for the ninth straight day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 288.44 points, or 0.90 percent, from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Ukraine to hold reconstruction conference next year in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that their countries will host a con ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed as tech gains offset by falling bank shares
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Thursday, as buying of technology issues was offset by selling of banking shares amid declining long-term interest rates. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 75. ( read original story ...)