The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and China discussed issues related to the Korean Peninsula on the margins of a multilateral security dialogue in Japan earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer spending extends declines, clouding outlook for BOJ rate hikes
Japan's consumer spending fell for the 13th straight month in March, creating challenges for policymakers who are seeking to drive stronger real wage growth, a prerequisite for additional central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weather bureau says 90% chance of El Nino ending by May
Japan's weather bureau said on Friday there was a 90% chance that the El Nino phenomenon will dissipate by the end of May, while there was a 60% chance of the La Nina phenomenon occurring in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Merchants’ Mood Hits Lowest in 20 Months on Weak Yen
The mood among Japanese merchants fell in April to the lowest in 20 months as concerns mounted over the weak yen’s impact on imports and consumers. ( read original story ...)
Noto Kirishima azalea fair brightens quake-hit central Japan town
Bright red Noto Kirishima azalea flowers are now on sale in a town on the Noto Peninsula that was hit hard by the New Year's Day earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama v Al Ain: Kaku aims to repay fans’ love with Asian Champions League title
Alejandro Sebastian Romero Gamarra, more commonly known as Kaku, has been one of Al Ain’s standout players during their incredible run to the Asian Champions League final.The Paraguayan attacking midfielder, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police explain Japan’s moped rules at Vietnam Embassy
Tokyo police have held an event to teach about safe use of mopeds in Japan. The number of accidents and traffic violations involving the small pedaled motorcycles have been on the rise in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Washington and Tokyo’s nuclear negotiators reaffirm cooperation on threats from Pyongyang
Negotiators on the North Korean nuclear issue from South Korea, the United States and Japan met in Tokyo on Thursday to reinforce their commitment to deepening cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Nuclear envoys of S. Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula issues in Tokyo
The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and China discussed issues related to the Korean Peninsula on the margins of a multilateral security dialogue in Japan earlier this week, Seoul's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Keio Inokashira line now has clothing recycle boxes at its stations
Drop off your unwanted used clothes at these handy recycling boxes in Shimokitazawa, Meidaimae, Kugayama and more ... ( read original story ...)
K2 Pictures Seeks to Break Japan’s Production Committee System of Conservative Filmmaking
Launching at Cannes, K2 Pictures seeks to break Japan’s production committee system of conservative filmmaking. ( read original story ...)
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Investors looking for quick gains with low risk have found a haven in promising new coins like Dogeverse, WienerAI, and 99Bitcoins.
Japan’s Nikkei rises on boost from earnings, Wall Street gains
TOKYO, May 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, buoyed by positive earnings and Wall Street gains overnight, although profit-taking capped further advances. The Nikkei was ...
Bank of Japan must avoid raising rates to combat weak yen, says ex-central banker Watanabe
THE Bank of Japan must avoid raising interest rates to combat a weak yen, as higher borrowing costs would hit consumption and services inflation, Tsutomu Watanabe, a former central bank official and ...
Japan finance minister says government will take appropriate actions on FX
Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday the government will take appropriate actions in the currency market, repeating Tokyo's recent warnings that culminated in suspected ...
Cannes: Startup Studio K2 Pictures Aims to Revolutionize Film Financing in Japan
Veteran Japanese film producer Muneyuki Kii has assembled a bold new venture to shake up Japan’s traditionally sclerotic and risk-averse approach to movie financing. The executive, formerly a lead producer at Tokyo-based studio Toei,