Japan's government is set to issue its first tranche of bonds to finance development of clean energy resources this week, with investors expecting healthy demand owing to the scarcity of ...
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Volcano Islands, Japan Region – USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Volcano Islands, Japan region at 11:19:36 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ... ( read original story ...)
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
A man has been confirmed dead after attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs through an airport in Tokyo through a process known as “body packing.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rally tracking Wall Street gains
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 1,066.55 points, or 2.89 percent, from Friday to close at 37,963.97, its highest close since January 1990. The index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weather
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of its next-generation rocket planned for this week due to expected bad weather, after two previous attempts ended in failure."As the weather that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year high
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a fresh 34-year high on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with tech-related shares and strong corporate earnings supporting the benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei cruises to 34-year peak, briefly breaching 38,000 range
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a fresh 34-year high on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with tech-related shares and strong corporate earnings supporting the benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Why do Japan’s nuclear plants need electricity to operate?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the need to supply electricity to nuclear power plants after the Jan. 1 Noto･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar nears 150 yen ahead of US inflation test; bitcoin buoyant
The dollar flirted with the psychological threshold of 150 yen on Tuesday and held broadly steady ahead of a key reading on U.S. inflation due later in the day, while bitcoin hovered around the ...
Dollar nears 150 yen ahead of US inflation data; bitcoin scales fresh peak
The dollar flirted with the psychological threshold of 150 yen on Tuesday and held broadly steady ahead of a key reading on U.S. inflation due later in the day, while bitcoin surged to a more than two ...
Blockchain Association Fires Back At Senator Warren’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association has sent a second letter expressing concern over the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 (DAAMLA) sponsored by Senator Warren.
Japanese futures advance on buoyant Nikkei, softer yen
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, lifted by a strong Nikkei performance and a weaker yen, although cautious trading ahead of upcoming U.S. inflation data capped gains. The Osaka ...
Over 70% of Japan high schoolers interested in investing, 4.7% have already begun: survey
More than 70% of high school students in Japan are interested in investing, and 4.7% have already started, a survey on financial education an･･･ ...
Emirates to increase capacity on flights to Osaka
Emirates has confirmed plans to increase capacity on Osaka flights by operating the route with its ever-popular Airbus A380 from June 1. The A380 to be deployed to Osaka will be retrofitted with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei soars to 34-year high on chip shares, earnings
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped to a fresh 34-year high on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with tech-related shares and strong corporate earnings supporting the benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
I went to Japan for a 3-week holiday. It’s been 7 years and I’m not coming back to the US anytime soon.
Arianna Caiazzo loved Japan's colorful fashion, so she went there for a holiday and decided to never come back. ( read original story ...)