In this macrotourism sense, the Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama can’t quite brag about its location. In almost every other facet, however, it’d be right to do so. Opened in September 2020 during the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Closes Lower, With Markets Affected by U.S. Tech Stock Selloff
Japanese stocks ended lower, dragged by falls in electronics and financial stocks, as U.S. tech stock selloffs overnight led to sharp drops in bond yields. Tokyo Electron Ltd. lost 6.2% and Dai-ichi Life Holdings shed 4.
Finance Minister meets State Minister at Japanese Foreign Ministry
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, met on Friday, in the presence of the Chargé d'Affairs of the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo, Ali Mohamed Ahmed Osman, with Mr. Kiyoto Tsuji, ...
Japan consumer inflation to quicken as BOJ weighs interest rate hikes: Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up in June for a second straight month, a Reuters poll of 18 economists showed, keeping the central bank under pressure to raise interest rates.Separate ...
Naomi Osaka posts first picture of Shai, who’s dressed in tennis-inspired jumpsuit
Naomi Osaka has shared the first picture of her baby girl Shai. This week, it was officially confirmed that Osaka welcomed her first child with her boyfriend rapper Cordae. On Thursday, 25-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
I took a luxurious sightseeing train in Japan for just $12. The stunning views weren’t even the best part.
I took a trip on Japan's Sightseeing Limited Express "Aoniyoshi" train, which had comfortable plush chairs, a café, a reading nook, and a bidet. ( read original story ...)
BOJ likely conducted rate checks in euro/yen, Nikkei says
The Bank of Japan conducted rate checks with banks on the euro against the yen on Friday, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing several sources.
Will yen weakness force Bank of Japan’s hand?
Although the yen’s long-term weakening has root causes that monetary policy cannot address, in the short term, it is driven in part by the differential between the Bank of Japan’s interest rate and ...
Japan’s Yen Hands Back Some Gains After Likely Intervention
It looks like Japan has intervened again to prop up its currency— but the effect seems to be fading away quickly. The yen weakened back ...
My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms
In Japan, I felt culture shock seeing how the local etiquette is far different from what I'm used to in the US. In some ways, it's better, too. ( read original story ...)
Japan Warship Strays Into China’s Territorial Sea
A Japanese navy warship entered China's territorial sea near Taiwan last week while it was monitoring a Chinese military live-fire exercise, Japanese media reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
‘Texas is the place to be’ for business, Gov. Abbott stresses in wrap-up of East Asia tour
TOKYO, Japan–Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrapped up his East Asia business trip by fortifying partnerships with Japanese leaders, getting advice on dealing with hurricanes and vowing more trade missions to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan punishes hundreds of defense officials for mishandling classified data and other misconduct
Japan’s defense ministry announced disciplinary action on Friday against more than 200 senior officials and service members over mishandling of classified materials and other misconduct, an embarrassment that could undermine Tokyo’s efforts to work more closely with United States and other partners. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Looking To Sell LA Mansion Because Japanese Media Won’t Leave Him Alone
Shohei Ohtani and his new wife Mamiko Tanaka bought a mansion in Los Angeles in May and they are already looking to sell it because of Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean casino industry prepping to hold off latest Japan competition
Japan has an MGM IR coming in 2030, and Korea is looking to the latest Mohegan property to help keep customers close to home. ( read original story ...)
Yen Bounces, Traders Wary of More Japan Intervention
The euro was last down 0.3% at 172.04 yen. Japan's Ministry of Finance was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Reuters. Daily operations data earlier in the day suggested the Bank ...