People across Japan will soon be facing another price hike, with mail fees in the country set to rise for the first time in 30 years. Japan Post submitted the plan for the increase to the communications ministry on Thursday. Starting from October ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asia shares rise amid Bank of Japan focus after the Fed stands pat
Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as investors turned their attention to what the Bank of Japan might decide on monetary policy later this week. The Bank of Japan is not expected to raise its ...
The Bank of Japan Faces an Impossible Challenge
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has in 14 months seen his odds of success go from bad to worse to near impossible. Ueda, 72, could be excused for wishing he’d said no when Prime Minister Fumio ...
Japan on High Alert: Tsunami Warnings Issued Following a Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan has been hit by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 residents. The tremors struck the Ishikawa region and other areas nearby, resulting in the strongest quake the ... ( read original story ...)
“Naomi Osaka is a tennis player like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka” “When will you stop” – Fans annoyed by WTA’s persistent “mom” label for Japanese
Naomi Osaka registered a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Suzan Lamens in the second round at the ongoing Libema Open. However, tennis fans made their annoyance clear after the WTA referred to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head for the first time in five years … on grass
The two Grand Slam champions will meet for the first time since 2019 at, perhaps, a surprising venue: a grass-court WTA 250 in the Netherlands. ( read original story ...)
New Caption by Hyatt branded hotel launches in Osaka, Japan
"New Caption by Hyatt branded hotel launches in Osaka, Japan" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. ( read original story ...)
Love By Law! Tokyo Unveils Controversial Dating App To Boost Marriages
In a groundbreaking move, the Tokyo government is introducing an official dating app to tackle Japan’s declining marriage and childbirth rates. This initiative aims to provide a gentle push to the nearly 70% of people who want to get married but aren’t actively participating in dating events or using apps, according to Vice. ( read ...
Tokyo Steel introduces a low-carbon brand
Tokyo Steel of Japan has joined the ranks of global steelmakers now offering branded low-carbon steel products. The company has selected Ensō as the name of what it calls its “new proprietary green ... ( read original story ...)
Juniper Networks Wins Four Top Awards at Interop Tokyo 2024
Juniper® Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced that it has won multiple “Best of Show” awards at Interop Tok ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to lose newly built condominium blocking Mount Fuji view
Tokyo to lose newly built condominium blocking Mount Fuji view - Property developer voluntarily decides to knock down building just weeks before tenants were scheduled to move in ... ( read original story ...)
Why an 89p metro ride is a recipe for ideological conflict
An IPO of the national treasure has been an ambition for a decade but risks facing a shift in shareholder priorities ...
Japan’s Nikkei reverses early gains ahead of BOJ’s policy decision
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to trade lower on Thursday ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision due Friday. The Nikkei was down 0.12% to 38,831.36 by the midday ...
Tokyo Steel Announces New enso® Green Steel Brand
London, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Tokyo Steel Japan is pleased to announce the launch of their new proprietary green steel brand - enso ®. The ensō circle holds deep symbolism and cultural ...
Osaka powers into last-eight of Wimbledon warm-up
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament on Wednesday with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as she tunes up for Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets up Andreescu showdown
Naomi Osaka will play Bianca Andreescu in the Libema Open quarter-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens. The four-time major winner took just 54 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)