Asia stock markets trade higher on Friday, buoyed by a rebound in technology shares and following a Wall Street rally, fueled by softer-than-expected November CPI data and increased optimism for Fed ...
What to know about the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate Friday to a 30-year high, as widely expected, and financial markets shrugged ...
The Bank of Japan Raised Rates. Here’s Why You Should Care.
Rate rises in Japan ripple through global markets and might even push up the cost of borrowing in the U.S.
Questions raised over safety after couple die in Tokyo sauna fire
A private sauna in Tokyo has become the focus of a police investigation after a fatal incident that has raised questions about safety systems and oversight. What was meant to be a routine visit ended ... ( read original story ...)
[LIVE] Crypto Market Update: Japan Raises Rates by 25 bps; Crypto Markets Extend Slide as BTC Breaks Below $86K
Follow up to the hour updates on what is happening in crypto today, December 19. Market movements, crypto news, and more!
Japan reaffirms non-nuclear stance after official’s nuclear weapon remark
TOKYO -- Japan's position of adhering to its non-nuclear principles remains unchanged, the top government spokesperson stated on Friday, after local media outlets reported that an undisclosed source ...
Japan’s Nikkei rallies, JGB yields hit 2006 high as BOJ hikes rates
Japan's Nikkei surged over 1% as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high of 0.75%, signaling further tightening. The 10-year government bond yields consequently hit a 19-year ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week low
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks ...
The land of the rising trad – Irish musicians go down a treat in Osaka
A review of the film Gradam Ceoil TG4 @ Expo 25 when 12 Irish traditional musicians played a concert in the Hat venue in Osaka, Japan, as part of Expo 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police: Couple who died after sauna fire were apparently trapped in room
Tokyo police are investigating the deaths of two people after a sauna fire earlier this week. They say the couple were apparently trapped in a private room and may have died of carbon monoxide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Large swarm of fish appears in Osaka’s Dotonbori River
An unusual sight was seen in the Dotonbori River, Minami district of central Osaka, on Thursday, December 18, as a large number of fish filled the river. According to experts, "It is possible that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cherry blossom forecast 2026: Osaka and Kyoto bloom dates
Plan your spring trip with the official 2026 sakura forecast, as Kansai is expected to see early flowering and full bloom ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo couple die in sauna fire after being trapped inside
Police are investigating the facility's safety, after owners allegedly admitted that the emergency alarm had been switched off for two years. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan raises benchmark rates to highest in 30 years, lifting 10-year JGB yield past 2%
The Bank of Japan raised benchmark rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, their highest level since 1995, and in line with expectations of economists polled by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to require nationality declaration to register property from fiscal 2026
While nationality information will be available in public registry, it will stored in the government’s real estate system for interagency sharing. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 30 years as inflation stays above target
Japan's central bank on Friday raised its policy rate to a three-decade high, marching ahead with its policy normalization, as inflation has stayed above its target levels for nearly four years now.