TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Netflix Inks Exclusive 5-Year Deal With Japanese Director Hitoshi One
Netflix is getting deeper into business with the hitmaking Japanese director Hitoshi One. The streamer on Monday revealed that it has inked an exclusive five-year deal with the filmmaker, whose most ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: A ‘very ugly’ day expected for Japan stocks after Ishiba’s election
Also in today’s newsletter, Thailand launches cash handout programme, and Israel launches air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Striking red dome the cherry on top of century-old ex-kindergarten
The striking red domed roof of a former kindergarten here completed in 1922 marks the building out as a rare design for a child e ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan, Brazil: What investors need to know
This week, China took some big steps to try to juice its economy. Federated Hermes Head of International Equity Group Martin Schulz warns investors to be careful given there have been several "false ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China eases rates to aid property industry
Asian shares have advanced, with Chinese markets logging the biggest gains after the central bank announced a slew of measures to support the economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on bad-faith buyers as temple, shrine sales surge
A surge in religious properties coming up for sale has Japanese authorities worried that prospective buyers are not interested in them for heavenly purposes. Rather they fear many are out to dodge ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Woodblocks of Edo period scholar’s document trove preserved in Tokyo
The woodblocks of a massive trove of precious documents compiled by an Edo-period (1603-1867) scholar have been preserved in a national cultu・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Fans Are Siding With Nintendo Over The Pocket Pair Lawsuit
With the news that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocket Pair, the reaction by Japanese fans has generally been in favor of Nintendo. ( read original story ...)
Cracking down on bad-faith buyers
A surge in religious properties coming up for sale has Japanese authorities worried that prospective buyers are not interested in them for heavenly purposes. Rather they fear many are out to dodge ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, Pokémon Co. Sue Japanese Game Developer for Patent Infringement
Pokémon won a $15 million suit in Shenzhen intermediate courts against Chinese game developers over the game Pocket Monster Reissue. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue ‘Palworld’ developer for patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company (TPC) have begun legal action against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular open-world survival game "Palworld." The companies filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Lays Down the Law
Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened ... ( read original story ...)
RUMOR: Disney Plans to Replace Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland
In 2020, it was announced that Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and at Disneyland Park would be closed and converted into a ride themed to Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. Since ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese syndicate leaders accused of laundering $650 million for criminals lived in S’pore
The top three men in the Rivaton Group became directors of Singapore companies in the last two years Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japanese investors begin building property projects in Da Nang
Japanese firms Sun Frontier and Cosmos Housing have started constructing two property projects in the beach city, sparking the recovery of the deadlocked real estate market. ( read original story ...)