A projection mapping of the giant monster Godzilla displayed on the walls of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building began on April 27, an･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese yen rebounds on suspected intervention from Tokyo
The Japanese yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, with traders speculating that it's likely due to intervention by the country's authorities to s ... ( read original story ...)
Traders Snared in Yen ‘Bingo’ as Manic Swings Ruin Japan Holiday
Kyle Rodda was on the 34th floor of the Capital.com office in Melbourne when the yen suddenly plunged to around 160 per dollar early in the Asia day. The trading floor exploded. ( read original story ...)
Everyone is visiting Japan. An extended currency slump means the tourists will just keep coming.
Japan is a beloved tourist spot. A weak currency is ensuring that it will remain that way for foreigners. The country just broke its pre-pandemic tourist record, with 3.1 million foreign visitors in March. The government said it's on track to surpass 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
Weak yen keeps Japanese tourists at home while visitor numbers rise
In response, Japan Airlines and ANA are allocating a big chunk of their seats to inbound travellers and profit-making regions with stronger demand. A recovery in outbound travel will not happen until ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Falls to One-Week Low as the 2024 Crypto Revival Stalls
Bitcoin and the wider crypto market retreated on Monday, with some speculators on edge ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that may point to higher-for-longer interest rates.
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Shinkansen to introduce luxury private rooms on Tokyo-Osaka-Hakata route by 2026
TOKYO: Starting in fiscal 2026, Central Japan Railway Co will offer special seats in dedicated rooms on Shinkansen bullet trains linking Tokyo, Osaka and Hakata, catering to growing demand for luxury ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kanda Says ‘No Comment for Now’ When Asked If Intervened
Japan’s top currency official declined to comment on whether Tokyo had intervened in the currency market Monday following a sharp move in the market that sliced 2% off the dollar-yen exchange rate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Fumio Kishida on Countering Threat of China and North Korea
"Since I became prime minister, we have substantially revised Japan's National Security Strategy," Kishida told Newsweek during an interview at his office in Tokyo on the heels of his first visit to Washington, D.C., as Japan's leader for talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen jumps against the dollar on suspected intervention
The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities to boost the currency that is languishing near 34-year lows. ( read original story ...)
Weaker yen keeps Japanese tourists at home while visitors throng
ONCE renowned as avid overseas tourists, the Japanese are staying closer to home these days. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s proposed export curbs will impact normal trade, China says
The export controls proposed by Japan related to semiconductors will seriously affect normal trade between Chinese and Japanese enterprises, China's commerce ministry said on Monday. China urged Japan ...
Japan’s space junk cleaner prototype closes in on its target
PLUS: Huawei returns to top Chinese smartphone market; China's new IPv6 goals; Malaysia's golden VC Visa Asia In Brief Japan's effort to start a business disposing of space junk is off to a promising start, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Embrace of Web3 Uncertain as Ruling Party Under Threat
Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida once called Web3 a “new form of capitalism,” but he faces a party leadership election in September.
Asia markets mostly set to rise as Fed meeting looms; Japan and China economic data in focus
marking the highest level since May 10, 1990, when the dollar traded as high as 157.21 against the yen. Japan's benchmark Nikkei ended the week up 2.34% for its best week since March 22, when the ...