Bank of Japan decisions that move billions of dollars routinely appear in the media before they’re officially announced. Parliament must look into this.
Moving giant Gundam stages final shows in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Fans are rushing to Yamashita Pier here to marvel at the life-size moving Gundam robot one last time before the crowd-pleasing exhibition ends on March 31. ( read original story ...)
Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open third round
The star hit 16 aces and dug deep to save seven break points, but also struggled to capitalize at key moments. ( read original story ...)
This touring Ghibli exhibition is now in Yokosuka, just outside of Tokyo
Explore the world of Ghibli and its iconic characters at the Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition in Yokosuka Museum of Art ... ( read original story ...)
Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine
From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, his hugely popular Tokyo shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for. ( read original story ...)
IU dazzles Yokohama on the second leg of her 2024 world tour
IU, the renowned South Korean singer-songwriter, delighted her Japanese fans at the Yokohama Arena during her '2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN YO ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Japan’s prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as the North urged Japan to show sincerity toward improving bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks skittish ahead of data packed-week, Japan’s Nikkei falls
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Monday as sentiment remained on edge before key economic readings this week, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 retreating from record highs.
Current yen weakness not reflecting fundamentals: finance official
The recent weakness of the Japanese yen has not been in line with economic fundamentals Japanese Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs M ...
Japan FX tsar Kanda says speculation behind weak yen, ready to take action
Japan's top currency diplomat on Monday warned against speculators trying to sell off the yen, saying its weakness did not reflect fundamentals, in the latest warning about the currency's "big slide" ...
PH checks report 2 Filipinos linked to Tokyo couple’s death charged
The Philippine government is verifying reports that two Japan-based Filipinos have been indicted for murder and trespassing over an elderly couple's death in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market This Week: Key Events & Potential Market Impact
The crypto market, despite volatility, is bracing for a flurry of upcoming events, that could shape the financial sector trends.
Magic Johnson says this L.A. basketball legend should be the next with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Magic Johnson, a Los Angeles Lakers legend and the second person honored with a statue outside what is now called Crypto.com Arena, has endorsed the star he thinks should be the next to have some ...
Japan’s top currency diplomat says yen weakness doesn’t reflect fundamentals
JAPAN’S top currency diplomat said on Monday that the yen’s current weakness did not reflect fundamentals, in the latest warning about the yen’s “big slide” against the dollar. Read more at The ...
Japan’s Currency Chief Warns Against Speculative Moves in Market
Japan’s top currency official warned against speculation in the foreign exchange market and said authorities were ready and prepared to take action if needed.Most Read from BloombergHarassment and ...
15m-high snow sculpture helped build ‘powerful’ relationship between Tasmania and Japan
When a 15-metre-high snow sculpture took centre stage at a snow festival in Japan, it helped form a surprisingly powerful relationship between two islands — Hokkaido and Tasmania. ( read original story ...)