U.S. investors are snapping up ETFs with a single country focus in 2024, dumping multinational funds and bypassing China’s market in favor of other ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Xenophobia is baked into Japan’s postwar Constitution
U.S. President Joe Biden labeling Japan "xenophobic" in a recent speech because "they don't want immigrants" was not merely a slip of the tongue during a campaign event. He said something similar in a radio interview back in March. While the Japanese government called Biden's comment "regrettable," Washington neither retracted it nor apologized. ( read ...
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Japan’s current account surplus hits record 25 trillion Yen in fiscal 2023
Japan's current account surplus in fiscal 2023 soared 2.8-fold from the previous year to hit a record high of 25,339 billion yen, mainly thanks to a smaller trade deficit, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report. In the year that ended in March 2024, the country's goods trade deficit shr
Rice planting at quake-hit Shiroyone Senmaida in central Japan
More than 50 people have taken part in rice planting at picturesque terraced paddies on the coast of the Noto Peninsula, central Japan, which was hit by a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)
Morgan Pearson pulls out lightning fast 10km to take WTCS Yokohama gold
The sun was out and the action was on from the gun for the menâs WTCS Yokohama on Saturday afternoon, and Morgan Pearson delivered the gold with a bl ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Vs Al-Ain, AFC Champions League Final 1st Leg Preview: Kewell, Crespo Meet Again, But As Coaches
Harry Kewell is now in charge of Yokohama F. Marinos, the Japanese club hosting Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final series He was the ... ( read original story ...)
Arrested man faces murder charge over burned bodies near Tokyo
A 25-year-old man was served with a fresh arrest warrant Saturday on suspicion of murder after being arrested last month in connection with the burned bodies of a married couple that were found on a riverbank in Tochigi Prefecture in April, ( read original story ...)
How ‘Tokyo Vice’ production designer Kikuo Ohta created Season 2’s new sets without completed scripts [Exclusive Video Interview]
Tokyo Vice” is one of the most immersive shows on television. Shot on location in the Japanese capital, the Max series shows off pockets of the city seldom seen in typical American shows and films. But just as vital to feel of the series are the lived-in sets. ( read original story ...)
Amazon.com IPO skyrockets
Even that pre-IPO price had been raised twice before the market opened. Initially, it had been set for a $12-to-$14 range, then got bumped up to $14 to $16 before the company's investment bankers ...
AFC Champions League Final, Yokohama F Marinos Vs Al Ain Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch 1st Leg On TV And Online
Harry Kewell is now in charge of Yokohama F. Marinos, the Japanese club hosting Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final series. Here are the ... ( read original story ...)
WTCS Yokohama 2024 women’s results: Leonie Periault takes maiden win with phenomenal run
Leonie Periault of France recorded a remarkable victory, her first at the WTCS level, as she took the tape in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Lifelong Al Ain fan takes in Tokyo ahead of Asian Champions League final – in pictures
Mohammed Al Kaabi is one of hundreds of Al Ain supporters who have made the 8,000km trip from the UAE to Japan to cheer on their side in the Asian Champions League final first leg. UAE giants Al Ain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s airlines are not enjoying country’s status as a hot tourist spot
Japan has become a hot tourist destination this year. Overseas visitors to the country reached a historic high in March as they flocked to the country attracted by a cheap currency. The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level against the dollar in 34 years last month. Yet local airline stocks are not enjoying the ...
Tech Japan’s CEO Naotaka Nishiyama moves to Bengaluru, says ‘will make positive impact on world from India’
Naotaka Nishiyama, founder of Tech Japan, is relocating to India to start living in Bengaluru, marking a new chapter in his life. He aims to build a team in India, positively impact, and embrace the local culture and people. ( read original story ...)
Odd earthquake swarm in Central Europe hints at magma bubbling below the surface
An odd earthquake swarm has struck the region between the Czech Republic and Germany, far from any tectonic plate boundary. ( read original story ...)