Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index slid on Friday following the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will begin selling exchange-traded funds it holds.
Driver killed, 9 kindergartners injured in car crash near Tokyo
A van carrying kindergartners on Monday crashed into a residential property in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, killing the driver ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Noguchi says need for rate hike increasing ‘more than ever’
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Monday the need for an interest rate hike is increasing "more than ever," as upside economic and price risks outweigh downside risks. Various economic ...
Fire reported near Tokyo’s Haneda airport, flight unaffected
TOKYO: A fire broke out Monday (Sept 29) at a demolition site near Tokyo's Haneda Airport, but the incident has not affected air traffic, local firefighters and the Transport Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Shattered Records, Though Not How You’d Expect
Now that this year’s Tokyo Game Show is behind us, the official attendance figures have been released and reveal that it was a busy year. ( read original story ...)
BYD brings price war to Japanese market in bid to win over customers
The automaker sold just 5,300 vehicles between January 2023 and June this year despite opening its 45th sales location in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is sprucing up its shabby offices
Matsukawa Rapyarn is one of thousands of Japanese companies pouring money into office makeovers, as the battle to attract workers becomes fiercer than ever. The resulting boom for the furniture and ... ( read original story ...)
Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025 took place this afternoon, with two hours worth of game trailers and more for you to watch ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Polls Split on Whether Koizumi or Takaichi Leads LDP Race
With less than a week until Japan’s ruling party is set to elect a new leader, opinion polls are split over whether political scion Shinjiro Koizumi or right-leaning Sanae Takaichi has the most ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. draws Japan property investors eyeing hedge on U.S. turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate is planning to plow more money into the U.K. as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the United States. ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial surges in Tokyo after historic spin-off from entertainment giant
Sony Financial’s debut was Japan’s first direct listing in over 20 years, and demand was so strong that shares went untraded at open.
Trump’s $900 Billion Funding Demands Face Korea, Japan Caution
Donald Trump faces fresh hurdles in his push to secure major investment pledges from Asian allies, after South Korea said Washington’s terms were unrealistic and a contender to lead Japan’s ruling ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India’s energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
Soaring property costs, foreign investment and scarce supply are reshaping who can afford to live in central Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Drops 0.8%, Dragged by High Dividend Stocks
Japanese stocks are lower as many stocks trade ex-dividend. High dividend stocks are leading declines. Komatsu is down 3.8%, Kawasaki Kisen is 4.0% lower and Dai-ichi Life Holdings is down 3.3%.
Shareholders Approve Kimono-Maker Marusho Hotta’s ‘Bitcoin Japan’ Rebrand
The Japanese kimono and textiles maker Marusho Hotta will change its name to Bitcoin Japan at a shareholders meeting next month.In an official Marumasa Hotta release, the firm said the name change ...