Shares in the Asia-Pacific jumped on Friday, taking the lead from Wall Street overnight as investors shook off a strong inflation report. ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court declares July Upper House poll unconstitutional
The court rejected the plaintiffs' demand that the result of the election, in which the maximum vote-value gap stood at 3.03 times, be nullified. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,495 new cases of coronavirus on Friday
Japan's health ministry confirmed 3,495 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Friday. The number is down 59 from last Friday. Tokyo officials say 10 seriously ill patients are on ventilators or ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 3,495 new cases in rise over last week
The seven-day average of new infections fell 13.1% week on week to 2,906.6, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. ( read original story ...)
Special train sets out from Tokyo to celebrate 150 years of trains
A special train was brought to the railroad tracks in Tokyo on Oct. 14 for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of railway operations starting in Japan. ( read original story ...)
New York Financial Regulator Wants to Lead on Crypto, Climate Change
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, is looking to use the state’s role as an industry leader to help set the regulatory agenda nationwide.
Japan ready to take ‘appropriate’ action vs yen volatility–finmin
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Thursday reiterated the government’s readiness to take “appropriate action” against excessive currency volatility in the wake of the yen’s fall to 32-year ...
Japan Would Decide Appropriately on Any Excess Yen Moves -Ruling Coalition Party Official
Japan would decide appropriately on whether to intervene to stem any excess yen weakening, a senior lawmaker in the country's ruling coalition party said on Friday, as the Japanese currency slumped to ...
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics corruption trail stains Japan’s corporate sector
The Tokyo Olympics just keep getting more expensive by the day. First, it was the pandemic delay. Then, it was the spectator-less Games. And now, infamously, from kickbacks lining the pockets of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LGBTQ rights progress with Tokyo’s new partnership system
The waterfront Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo was lit up in its eponymous colors this week to mark another milestone for LGBTQ rights in Japan. The Japanese capital began accepting applications on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rolls out BA.5 boosters at large-scale vaccination sites
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun administering coronavirus vaccines targeting the dominant BA.5 subvariant at large-scale venues. ( read original story ...)
2 Tokyo national universities to merge, eyeing global competition
The Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Tokyo Medical and Dental University said Friday they will merge into a new national univers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chubu Elec to invest in Canadian geothermal venture
Chubu Electric Power Co Inc said on Friday it would invest up to 5 billion yen ($34 million) in a Canadian geothermal venture, Eavor Technologies Inc, as it moves to expand its renewable energy ... ( read original story ...)
Yen in 147 zone against dollar in Tokyo after hitting 32-year low
The yen remained weak mostly in the lower 147 zone against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo on Friday after hitting a 32-year low overnight as U.S. inflation data strengthened prospects for aggressive ... ( read original story ...)
Take a Look Inside the New Union Osaka Store
Union Osaka is found on “Orange Street,” an understated spot in the heart of the city known for its fashion boutiques and cafés where shoppers can find everything from rare Americana pieces and ... ( read original story ...)
Yen weak in 147 zone vs. dollar in Tokyo after hitting 32-year low
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen remained weak mostly in the lower 147 zone against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo on Friday after hitting a 32-year low overnight as U.S. inflation data strengthened prospects ... ( read original story ...)