The former world No. 1 revealed how her signature looks come together as she takes a break from her clay-court preparations. ( read original story ...)
Families looking to buy homes in central Tokyo being left behind
The recent record highs set by the Nikkei 225 index have been tied to references about the asset-inflated bubble economy of the mid-1980s, when Japanese real estate prices were also soaring. ( read original story ...)
Why Aman’s new concept Janu is the ‘quiet luxury’ of hotels: Janu Tokyo is in the Azabudai Hills complex, which includes an outdoor mall with brands such as Hermès and …
Janu Tokyo is designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners with interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston - but the million-dollar question is, what will 'Amanjunkies' think? We took a first peek at the ... ( read original story ...)
ET Exclusive: Japan’s MUFG set to pick 20% stake in HDFC Bank arm HDB Financial for $2 bn
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) is set to buy a 20% stake in HDB Financial Services, a non-banking subsidiary of HDFC Bank, at a valuation of $9-10 billion. The decision is expected to take place ...
Japan’s industrial output falls more than initially anticipated to 0.6% in February
Industrial production in Japan declined by 0.6% month-over-month in February 2024, compared with flash data of a 0.1% drop, following a 6.7% plunge a month earlier which was the steepest decrease ...
Clouds gather over Japan’s ambitious Osaka World Expo
One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. The imposing ... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan to open one year from Saturday
The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to open one year from Saturday. Construction of the Grand Roof, also known as the Ring, is underway. The large wooden structure ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on firm tech, capped by currency intervention woes
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Friday on gains in technology shares, but advances were limited by caution over a possible intervention by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan households’ inflation expectations rise, open room for rate hike
By Leika Kihara and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese households' inflation expectations rose in the three months to early March, a central bank survey showed on Friday, leaving scope for ... ( read original story ...)
While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?
Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation to slow slightly, but cost-push pressures drag on consumption
Japan's annual core consumer price growth is expected to have slowed slightly, a Reuters poll showed, but persistent cost-push pressures kept inflation at or above the central bank's 2% target for two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Five-Year Yield Rises to Highest Since 2011 on BOJ Bets
Japan’s five-year bond yield climbed to the highest since 2011 on growing speculation the nation’s central bank will raise interest rates to stem weakness in the yen. ( read original story ...)
Feeling Angry? Write Down Your Feelings And Shred The Paper To Calm Down, Researchers Say
On days when you feel like snapping at someone or screaming into a pillow, try writing your feelings on paper and then shredding or throwing them away to calm down. A study in Japan has found that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may be the U.S.’s most important ally
If Washington policymakers get to realize the long-sought “pivot to Asia,” it seems Japan must be the key hinge in that turn. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan coast guards patrol disputed East China Sea waters
The China Coast Guard said on Friday it patrolled the "territorial waters" of Diaoyu Islands, also known in Japan as the Senkaku Islands, in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)