The average bid-to-cover ratio for the debt rose to 3.47, the highest in two months, in the sale by the Ministry of Finance of ¥900 billion ($6.1 billion) of benchmark bonds maturing in June 2054. The lowest price accepted was ¥99.3, exceeding the ¥99. ...
Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami fears after massive 7.1 tremor rocks towns and cities
A tsunami warning has been issued in Japan after a massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit the region with fears that the sea level could rise by one metre on the Pacific coast ... ( read original story ...)
Strong Earthquake Hits Near Japan’s Main Southwest Island
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the coast of Miyazaki on Japan’s main southwest island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami warning, the Meteorological Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Ups Forecast After AI Demand Helps Sales Beat
Tokyo Electron Ltd. raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year to March after reporting a better-than-expected surge in sales. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
Rahm Emanuel will sit out Nagasaki’s peace ceremony over Israel’s exclusion from the annual event to commemorate the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, the embassy said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower as U.S. economy concerns weigh
Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday, as pockets of dip-buying eventually gave way to selling amid lingering concern over the U.S. economy and market volatility. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘Phoenix’ fireworks displayed in Niigata Prefecture
The easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s surprise rate rise a real head-scratcher for some analysts
Some analysts are skeptical about consumption actually being stimulated, saying that positive wage growth will not necessarily guarantee that.
Japan authorities closely watching stock moves, not in phase of action, finance minister says
Japanese authorities are closely watching stock market developments but not in a phase of taking specific actions, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, as the financial markets remain ...
“Since becoming a mom, kids saying I’m their favorite player is really huge” – Naomi Osaka delves into importance of being a ‘role model’ as a mother
Naomi Osaka delved into the importance of becoming a role model for the younger generation of players after clinching a win against Ons Jabeur in the opening round of the National Bank Open. The Japanese ousted the Tunisian 6-3, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Public Servants May See Biggest Pay Hike in 32 Years
From school teachers to maritime workers, Japan’s civil servants will likely see the biggest salary increases in over three decades, in a development expected to help spur a recovery in consumer demand. ( read original story ...)
Yen sways as traders ponder Japan’s rate path in wild week
The yen was choppy on Thursday after a sharp drop in the previous session in a volatile week that has left sentiment fragile as investors weigh the unwinding of popular carry trades and ponder the rate path Japan's central bank is likely to take. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shiseido becomes latest luxury brand hit by China slump, shares plunge
Japanese cosmetics powerhouse Shiseido fell by its daily limit in Tokyo trading on Thursday following midyear earnings that were hit by restructuring costs and slumping demand in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergartener, man thanked by police for helping save girl lost in drainpipe
A 5-year-old boy was given a letter of thanks by police here on Aug. 6 for his help in locating an elementary school girl who had gotten l ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki: Closely watching volatile stock moves but not in phase of making actual action
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday that he is “closely watching volatile stock moves but not in phase of making actual action.” Monetary policy specifics are up to the Bank of ...
Japan logs 12.68 tril. yen current account surplus in 1st half
Japan posted a 12.68 trillion yen ($87 billion) current account surplus in the first half of 2024, lifted by record returns on foreign investments amid a weak yen and a smaller trade deficit, the ...