Traveling by train in Japan is one of the wonders of our modern world, whether that's whizzing through the countryside on the Shinkansen or enjoying a slow Joyful Train. Here are some of the great new ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett boosts stakes in Japanese trading houses, may invest more
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc has increased its stakes in Japan's five largest trading houses to 7.4%, and the billionaire investor said he may invest more in the country. Buffett, 92, said ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett raises stakes and says he may buy more
They also provide services to manufacturers. The trading houses have helped grow the Japanese economy and contributed to the globalization of its business. Late last year, Berkshire Hathaway increased ... ( read original story ...)
Gary Wang, the mysterious FTX cofounder, is cooperating with prosecutors. Here’s what we know about the key player in the failed crypto empire.
As well as cofounding FTX, Gary Wang also served as its chief technology officer but reportedly kept a low profile.
Annual Tokyo fireworks festival to be held for 1st time in 4 years
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A major annual firework festival in Tokyo will be held this summer for the first time in four years after the display was repeatedly canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan labour confederation Rengo seeks wage hikes beyond 2023
The head of Japan's largest trade union confederation on Tuesday called for further wage rises beyond next year, arguing that this year's wage hikes were inadequate if they prove a one-off. The trade ... ( read original story ...)
As summer heat looms, Japan urged to curb impact, emissions
In Osaka, temperatures soared to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) on March 22, a record for that time of year. Tottori, in the southwest, hit 25.8 C (78 F) on the same day, the highest in ... ( read original story ...)
A nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater release
Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific. Sometime in the next few months, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan awards Mitsubishi Heavy $2.8 billion missile contracts
Japan has awarded its largest defence equipment maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth 378 billion yen ($2.84 billion) to develop and build a new missile force aimed at deterring China from using military force in East Asia. ( read original story ...)
China-Japan maritime talks include rebuke for Tokyo on Taiwan
Beijing warns against meddling as Japanese side calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during high-level meeting While both sides firmly stated their positions, the consultations also ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak
Japan's new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda says he is in no rush to shift away from the radical monetary stimulus of his predecessor, but wage pressures may force him to make the policy tweaks ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett says he plans on buying more
They also provide services to manufacturers. The trading houses have helped grow the Japanese economy and contributed to the globalization of its business. Buffett told Nikkei that he currently holds ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo may delay Winter Games bid to 2034: Japan Olympic chief
Japan could push its Winter Olympics bid back four years to 2034 after corruption scandals related to the Tokyo Games, the country's Olympic chief has warned.Yamashita said the talks would include the ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett says he holds 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses including Itochu -Nikkei
Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Warren Buffett is considering additional investment in Japanese stocks and said he holds a 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses, including Itochu Corp, the Nikkei ...
Warren Buffett Increased Stakes in Japan Trading Houses, Nikkei Says
Warren Buffett is looking to increase his exposure to Japanese stocks, according to an interview with Nikkei, saying he’s been proud of his holdings in the nation’s trading houses.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher amid eased concerns about U.S. labor market
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Monday as eased concerns over the U.S. labor market spurred buying, although gains were capped by a lack of fresh cues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ...