Japan poised to take action as Yen tumbles against the dollar

The yen has weakened to 160.88 against the dollar, the lowest since 1986. Currency experts think if it keeps going to 165, the Bank of Japan will intervene. “Rapid, one-sided moves are undesirable. In particular, we’re deeply concerned about the effect ... ( read original story ...)

7 Amazing Facts About Japan

Japan is home to the world's largest fish market, the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. It handles over 2,000 tons of seafood daily. The Japanese language has many different levels of formality, with some words and phrases used only in very formal or polite situations. ( read original story ...)