A mystery-solving event in Tokyo's Kabutocho district featuring Eiichi Shibusawa, known as the father of Japanese capitalism, is gaining in popularity. The event has been held since April by Heiwa Real Estate, which owns office buildings and commercial ... ( read original story ...)
CNN speaks with victim of Japan ‘host club’ romance scam
Hanako Montgomery reports on Japan’s “host clubs” as complaints grow that they are preying on vulnerable women. ( read original story ...)
Japan upgrades factory output view in monthly report
Japan's government upgraded its assessment of factory output for the first time in a year, saying in its monthly economic report that it showed signs of picking up and signalling production may have ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, China, Japan joint declaration after first summit in four years
The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan on Monday issued a joint declaration covering cooperation in a range of areas from trade to climate change and ageing societies. ( read original story ...)
Top events of the day: JP Nadda in Varanasi, Rahul Gandhi in Bihar, Awfis IPO, Go First resumes flights and more
Today, May 27, 2024, promises to be eventful with several significant happenings. Shares of Stovec Industries will trade ex-dividend; the Rajasthan and Maharashtra Boards are expected to announce ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.74%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Marine Transport and Paper & Pulp sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.74%.
Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing biz leaders agree to form private-sector economic consultative body
Business leaders of South Korea, Japan and China have agreed to form a trilateral economic consultative body to promote economic cooperation and resolve pending issues, the country's main business ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes nerves for winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka has overcome a bout of nerves to get off to a winning start at the French Open. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. ( read original story ...)
North Korea plans to launch satellite between May 27 and June 4, Japan Coast Guard says
North Korea has notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite towards the Yellow Sea and east of Luzon Island between May 27 and June 4, the Japan Coast Guard said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan stock rally cools, but Goldman Sachs sees no need for pessimism
Investing.com-- A rally in Japanese stocks slowed substantially after the first quarter of 2024 as the Nikkei 225 index tread water below record highs, although Goldman Sachs analysts said they did ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises modestly despite BOJ policy uncertainty
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Monday, tracking Wall Street higher even as concerns about the Bank of Japan (BOJ) tightening its monetary policy weighed on sentiment. After slumping ...
China urges South Korea, Japan to uphold free trade at three-way summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says three countries should view each other as ‘partners and opportunities for development’.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits China’s Sichuan province
An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck Muli county in China's Sichuan province, according to China Earthquake Networks Center on Monday. ( read original story ...)
57-year-old public bathhouse near Tokyo to shutter due to customer bad behaviour
TOKYO: The proprietor of the beloved Kame no Yu bathhouse in Kanagawa prefecture, near Tokyo, has announced the cessation of operations by the end of May, citing untenable harassment and other ... ( read original story ...)
Gaw Capital Partners Expands Data Center Portfolio with Acquisition in Fuchu Intelligent Park, Japan
The Property is situated near Meito Sangyo Building and Fuchu ... as evidenced by a combined occupancy rate of 91% for Tokyo and Osaka in 2023, based on the Built Out IT capacity which increased from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan blocks photo spot of Mount Fuji, but tourists find another
A large black cloth has proven to be a successful attempt at deterring tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji at a popular viewing spot in the town of Fujikawaguchiko. Eager to nab a shot with the ... ( read original story ...)