The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million - Report on The Eastern Herald ... ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest point in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of people moving into Tokyo in 2021 totaled 420,167, down 12,763 from the previous year, while the number of those leaving the capital totaled 414,734, up 12,929. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Net Population Inflow Hits Record Low in 2021
Tokyo saw its net population inflow in 2021 drop 83 pct from the preceding year to a record low of 5,433, a government survey showed Friday. The result apparently reflected growth in the number of ... ( read original story ...)
A hostage dead, one unconscious after 11-hour standoff near Tokyo
One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning, reported Xinhua. The man attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Large plume of smoke rises after eruption of Sakurajima volcano in Japan
Provided by The National Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan. Photo: @D_TANAKA831 / Twitter . A large plume of smoke can be seen rising after the Sakurajima volcano erupted in K ... ( read original story ...)
1 hostage dead, 1 unconscious after 11-hour standoff near Tokyo
One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning. The man attacked three visiting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crude futures highest in 7 years
Crude oil futures on the Tokyo market shot above 60,000 yen per kiloliter for the first time in over 7 years amid concerns about possible supply cuts. ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest in 2021 amid pandemic
The net population influx into Tokyo decelerated further in 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the smallest since 2014 when ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest man after 11-hour hostage standoff near Tokyo
The Japanese police arrested an armed man early Friday morning after an 11-hour standoff during which he allegedly attacked three medical professionals who made a visit to his home near Tokyo. The man ... ( read original story ...)
WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Says Crypto Mainstream Acceptance May Not Boost Prices
Investors should be skeptical of the narrative that rising adoption of cryptocurrencies must translate into higher prices, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index soars 2% in morning after sharp fall
Tokyo stocks bounced back Friday morning, with the Nikkei rising over 2 percent as investors scooped up battered shares after the ind ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on Apple cheer, but still set for worst week in 2 months
Japan's Nikkei rebounded on Friday from a 14-week closing low, buoyed by strong earnings from Apple Inc, but remained on course for its biggest weekly drop in two months. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda Says Japan Must Cooperate With U.S., Europe on Cenbank Digital Currency Norms
Japan must cooperate with Europe and the United States in creating a global standard on the technical aspects of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the chief of Japan's central bank said ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says Japan must cooperate with U.S., Europe on CBDC norm
Japan must cooperate with Europe and the United States in creating a global standard on the technical aspects of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the chief of the central bank said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile report on quarterly disclosure requirements around spring
A Japanese government panel tasked with reviewing the need for quarterly corporate disclosure requirements aims to draw up a summary report this spring, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)