Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida firmed up his month-old government with an election that saw his Liberal Democratic Party avoid the worst-case scenarios that opinion polls had suggested ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida wins mandate, though economic agenda unclear
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan should revitalize its economy through “new capitalism.” Many in this avidly capitalist country are puzzled over exactly what he has in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lifted by Kishida win, focus turns to his promises
"The market was lifted by a positive surprise of the LDP's solo majority win at the election. Investors are now more confident in a stable, long-term administration of the party," said Kentaro Hayashi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index up more than 2% as Japan PM holds power
Tokyo's key Nikkei 225 index opened more than two percent higher on Monday as investors cheered general election results showing a victory for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The benchmark Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Boeing delivers first KC-46A refueling tanker to Japan
Boeing Co delivered its first KC-46A aircraft to Japan, the company said on Sunday, the first delivery of the aerial refueling jet to a customer outside the United States, as growing tensions with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues new 500 yen coins for 1st time in 21 years
Japan began issuing newly redesigned 500 yen ($4.4) coins for the first time in 21 years Monday, with stronger anti-counterfeit features. The new coins do not differ substantially from the previous ... ( read original story ...)
5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture
The quake logged four in some parts of Ibaraki and Fukushima prefectures on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at seven. ( read original story ...)
The Genius Prince’s Guide To Raising A Nation Out Of Debt Release Date, Characters, And Plot – What We Know So Far
This is what happens when responsibility is thrust upon a prince who, despite being surprisingly ready for the task, wants little to do with the crown. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fumio Kishida defies expectations as ruling LDP easily keeps majority
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling LDP defied expectations and held on to a stable majority in Sunday's parliamentary election, solidifying his position in a fractious party and allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Tokyo
Tokyo: An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.2 shook buildings in Japan’s capital Tokyo on Monday, but there was no tsunami threat caused by the tremor, public broadcaster NHK said. The epicentre ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Tokyo, no tsunami threat —report
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.2 shook buildings in Japan's capital Tokyo on Monday, but there was no tsunami threat caused by the tremor, public broadcaster NHK said. ( read original story ...)
M5.2 quake hits northeastern and eastern Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 strikes northeastern and eastern Japan including Tokyo, but there is no threat of a tsunami, the weather agency says. ( read original story ...)
5.2-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture
An earthquake with a magnitude of 52 on the Richter scale struck Japan Ibaraki Prefecture on Monday according to the Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei surges over 2% as Japan’s ruling camp secures majority
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened sharply higher Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei index climbing over 2 percent, as investors were heartened by Japan's ruling coalition retaining a comfortable ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Rise as Japan Rallies After Vote; Yen Dips: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks climbed Monday as traders digested the outcome of Japan’s election and fresh all-time highs for U.S. shares. The yen weakened and a dollar gauge was steady.Most Read from BloombergInto ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect arrested in Tokyo train knife attack
A man has been arrested by Tokyo police after brandishing a knife and starting a fire on a moving train in the Japanese capital on Sunday, the country's public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)