Steel beams fell at a construction site in downtown Tokyo on Tuesday, injuring at least five people, with four in cardiac arrest, according to local authorities. ( read original story ...)
Japan industry minister: BOJ’s policy aimed at ‘buying time’ will eventually end
The Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy, which was aimed at "buying time" to push through structural reforms, will eventually end as inflation accelerates, Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company
Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were. ( read original story ...)
IAEA, Japan Agree on Continuous Safety Review of Fukushima Water
TOKYO (Reuters) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreed with Japan on its continuous safety review of the discharge of treated water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says one in 10 residents are aged 80 or above as nation turns gray
More than 10% of Japan’s population is now age 80 or older, the government said Monday, the latest worrying milestone in the rapidly graying country’s demographic crisis. ( read original story ...)
Trick art colors seawall built in northeast Japan city after tsunami
A 600-meter stretch of a seawall built in this northeast Japan city in the wake of the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and ts･･･ ( read original story ...)
Earthquake hits northeastern Japan
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck northeastern Japan. Officials say there is no threat of tsunami. The Meteorological Agency says the quake struck at around 4:33 a.m. on Tuesday and the focus was 60 kilometers deep, off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
The United States and Japan share a love of baseball — and of democracy | Opinion
To celebrate Japan’s victory at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), as well as the Japanese players in Miami Marlin’s history, Japanese Heritage Day will be observed on Sept. 19 at loanDepot Park. I will be honored to play a part by throwing the first pitch. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank enters new phase with successful Arm Holdings IPO
Group has embarked on a new chapter in its history following the successful stock offering of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) last week. The move is expected to significantly bolster ...
Bitcoin breaks above $27,000 for the first time in September
Cryptocurrency prices rose broadly on Monday, with bitcoin climbing above $27,000 for the first time this month.
Klaviyo Ups IPO Price Range As Instacart Also Readies Initial Public Offering
Klaviyo, a partner of e-commerce firm Shopify, upped the share price range for its initial public offering amid views the IPO market is heating up.
Morning Bid: Clarion call for Bank of Japan clarity
The 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield, on the other hand, closed on Friday around 0.72%, its highest close since December 2013. The currency and JGB markets are sending different signals, and both will be seeking more clarity from the BOJ on Friday.
Is This 250-Year-Old Japanese Big Pharma Giant Selling For Half Price Right Now?
When it comes to Big Pharma, Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (NYSE: TAK) is a conservative play that could prove to be a big winner given its cheap valuation and suite of new drugs that portend ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco: A Company In Transition
Summary Japan Tobacco plans to spend JPY300 billion on its Reduced-Risk Products business in the next few years, as part of plans to reduce the reliance on its core combustibles business. Japan ... ( read original story ...)
6.4-magnitude quake jolts Japan’s Okinawa: JMA
TOKYO, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Monday. According to the agency, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese seafood imports from Japan tumble 68% in August amid ban
Chinese seafood imports from Japan tumbled more than two-thirds in August after electric officials in Tokyo announced the release of treated from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. ( read original story ...)