Four years after it was sold to Japanese beer giant Sapporo, Stone is now set to be purchased by Duvel Moortgat. The deal means Stone's Fulton facility will now only make Sapporo beers and its ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing, make Richmond location its U.S. hub
Sapporo will sell the Stone brand and four retail locations in California to Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Duvel Moortgat USA. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s historic Shochikuza theatre has been given a last-minute reprieve
The century-old kabuki theatre in Dotonbori may live on after all – possibly in a new building on the same site ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Eases Back Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.7 Quake, No Immediate Reports of Casualties, Damage
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. ( read original story ...)
BOJ sees Japan’s financial system stable, warns of Middle East, non-bank risks
TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's financial system maintains overall stability, but it's necessary to monitor the impact of developments in the Middle East and the rising activities of foreign ...
Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued
The Japanese government has warned of a slightly heightened risk of a megaquake in the next week after a strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northeastern coast on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aichi Pref. police urge caution over ‘blue ticket’ bike fine scam
NAGOYA -- Police announced on April 19 that a man in his 70s was swindled out of 50,000 yen (around $314) in cash by two men posing as police officers･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government revised limits on defense equipment exports Tuesday to enable the sale of weapons overseas, as it seeks to boost security cooperation with partner countries.
Japan’s Big Banks Take Government Bonds On-Chain
Mizuho, Nomura, and JPX's clearing house launch a blockchain pilot to enable 24/7 trading of Japanese government bonds.
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan has endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday. ( read original story ...)
Map: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake had a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings
Japan was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday as residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas where 10ft waves were expected. The tremor struck at 4.53pm local time (7.53am GMT) off ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: BOJ Rate Hike Uncertainty and Oil Prices Shape Next Move
The Nikkei 225 is holding near record levels as investors balance strong inflation and BOJ tightening expectations against war-driven oil risks, while strength in semiconductor and financial stocks ...
Nikkei climbs as AI optimism outweighs Mideast concerns
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, nearing the all-time high it scaled last week, as optimism ...