The two-day talks from Tuesday are set to focus on building a framework for international cooperation in maritime security. ( read original story ...)
Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money
The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning amid BOJ policy change speculation
Tokyo stocks were mixed Tuesday morning, as declines amid caution that the Bank of Japan could further raise its 10-year government b ( read original story ...)
School’s out forever in ageing Japan
Fading photos of smiling children still adorn the staircase walls at the Ashigakubo primary school, one of thousands that have shut in ageing Japan over the past 20 years. It has 14.4 million children under the age of 15, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed amid BOJ policy change speculation
People visit the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Aug. 18, 2023. Shares skidded on Oct. 26, 2023 in Asia after Wall Street tumbled as bond yields tightened their chokehold. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sept factory output rises less than expected
Japan's factory output rose much less than expected in September, government data showed on Tuesday, as demand slowed significantly, adding to uncertainty hanging over the export-reliant economy's outlook. ( read original story ...)
Japan announces sanctions on Hamas-related individuals, company
Japan has imposed a fresh set of sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Gaza-based militant group Hamas, according to a statement released by the Japanese foreign ministry on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Billionaire hedge fund boss Ken Griffin pays for 1,200 staff and family members to visit Disney Tokyo and hear performances by Maroon 5 and Calvin Harris
Citadel founder Ken Griffin, worth $35.4 billion, treated roughly 10,000 staff and family to a Disney World trip and Coldplay concert back in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Beloved literary ‘Hilltop Hotel’ in Tokyo to close for the time being
A Tokyo hotel that was a popular hangout for renowned literary figures such as Yukio Mishima and Yasunari Kawabata will temporarily close from Feb. 13 to gauge the extent of repairs needed for the venerable landmark. ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo Neighborhood Wants to Cancel Halloween. That’s a Mistake.
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world ( read original story ...)
99% of visitors to Fukushima seafood event in Tokyo keen to buy
Some 99% of visitors to a recent seafood promotion event in Tokyo said they intend to buy fish caught off the Fukushima Prefecture・・・ ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Tokyo’s Shibuya wants to cancel Halloween. That’s a mistake
A widely celebrated spooky-season festival has received an eviction notice, says the Bloomberg Opinion's Gearoid Reidy. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Revengers Season 3 Episode 5 May Feature Black Dragon Flashback
The previous episode revealed some thrilling truths about the 5th Division of the Tokyo Manji gang. Their methods of handling problems within them are pretty peculiar. Takemitchi tries to unveil the truth, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to be tire supplier for Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and Yokohama Tire Corporation are expanding the footprint of the tire company on the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America to Porsche Carrera Cup North ... ( read original story ...)
Study reveals importance of Earth’s upper atmosphere in geomagnetic storm development
A study from an international team led by researchers from Nagoya University in Japan and the University of New Hampshire in the United States has revealed the importance of the Earth's upper ... ( read original story ...)
A disorderly shift in Japan’s monetary policy could spark bond-market contagion and increase risks of a ‘financial accident,’ Mohamed El-Erian says
Japanese authorities may be close to changing policy, as a recent Nikkei report hinted that government yields may be allowed to climb higher. ( read original story ...)