Currency-hedged Japan ETFs, which neutralize the fluctuations of the Japanese yen, are up more than 45% over the past year.A combination of factors contributed to the rally. Last year, Warren ...
Another Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?
The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes. ( read original story ...)
A 2001 ‘West Wing’ clip explains how Taylor Swift can make it to the Super Bowl from Tokyo
Swift, 34, will be performing at a concert in Tokyo on Feb. 10, the night before the Super Bowl on Feb. 11. Her NFL player boyfriend, Travis Kelce, 34, is on the Kansas City Chiefs, who will play against the San Francisco 49ers in the big game. The match ... ( read original story ...)
Business groups from US, Europe and Japan push back on Biden LNG permit pause
The pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications implemented by the Biden administration has sparked pushback from leading business groups in the U.S., Europe and Japan.In a letter ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what Wall Street expects from Tokyo Electric Power’s earnings report
Tokyo Electric Power is reporting Q3 earnings on January 31. 1 analyst is forecasting earnings of ¥1.60 per share as opposed to losses of ¥316.800 per share in the same quarter of the previous year. Wall Street is expecting sales of ¥1,860.90 billion, an decrease of 7.29% over the prior year quarter. ( read original ...
Las Vegas is SOLD-OUT of private-jet parking slots for Super Bowl weekend, leaving billionaires scrambling… but Taylor Swift doesn’t need to worry about her mad dash from Tokyo
Even the richest of fans might struggle to make it to the game, despite spending outrageous amounts on tickets as getting into Las Vegas itself is reportedly proving to be a challenge. ( read original story ...)
BREAKING: New Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Tokyo Disneyland Featuring First Appearance of Marvel Characters
A new nighttime spectacular featuring Marvel characters and more is coming to Tokyo Disneyland later this year. We first learned a new projection show was in the works when music director Ron Colvard added it to his website. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Tokyo, Japan dates: Shop for cheapest tickets here
Those who hope to see the Grammy Award-winning artist can still shop tickets at VividSeats and StubHub for her upcoming shows in Tokyo. Below you can find the cheapest concert tickets for the Tokyo Dome shows as of Tuesday, Jan. 30: ( read original story ...)
Athletics: National record holder Suzuki joins Tokyo Marathon field
Japanese national record holder Kengo Suzuki will be part of a strong Tokyo Marathon men's field, led by two-time Olympic champion El ( read original story ...)
5 most beautiful designer sento and bathhouses in Tokyo
Now that the vast majority of homes are fitted with private baths and showers, the humble sento has seen its popularity wane. In Tokyo, however, while many bathhouses have closed due to diminishing demands, ( read original story ...)
Nippon Steel says Japan’s 3 megabanks plan $16 billion loan for U.S. Steel acquisition
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group plan to lend Nippon Steel a combined $16 billion for its planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Japanese steelmaker said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Could Japan’s CBDC End the Crypto Deadlock in the US?
Find out why the Bank of Japan has postponed a CBDC to at least 2026 amid news of US polarization over a digital dollar.
Japan PM Kishida: Will do ‘everything possible’ to bolster household income
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told parliament on Tuesday that they will do "everything possible" to bolster household income. The biggest mission for my administration is to revive the economy.
Another small restaurant chain is planning an IPO
Sushi Ginza Onodera, a Tokyo-based chain of 12 upscale sushi restaurants, has filed for an $8 million initial public offering in the U.S.
Japanese officials raid a Toyota group plant after the company admitted cheating on engine testing
Japanese transport officials raided the plant of a Toyota group company on Tuesday to investigate cheating on engine testing, as the company reported it kept its status as the world’s top automaker in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan removing World War II monument to Korean workers
Japan is removing a World War II monument commemorating Korean workers from a park in the eastern part of the country, according to local reports. The Gunma prefecture in Japan began removing the “Remembrance, Reflection and Friendship” memorial on Monday from the Gunma no Mori park in Takasaki. ( read original story ...)