Beat Takeshi is one of the most widely respected figures in Japanese show business. Internationally, he’s best known for his work as a film director and actor, with many of his projects set in Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Remote work lifts demand in Japan for bigger residences
Demand for relocation services is growing in Japan, despite a declining trend in job transfers amid the prolonged impact of COVID-19 infections, as work-from-home practices are prompting people to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Touches 30,000 as Reshuffle Extends Japan Stock Gains
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average touched a level above 30,000 for the first time since April as a reshuffle of the blue-chip gauge added to a wave of positive sentiment on Japanese equities.SoftBank Group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index touches 30,000 on post-Suga hopes
Japan's blue-chip Nikkei Stock Average surpassed the 30,000 mark for the first time in five months on Tuesday morning as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation announcement continued to fuel ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits five-month high on hopes new PM will propel recovery
Japan's Nikkei index touched a five-month high on expectations that the country's new prime minister could spur a recovery with improved measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis and its economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vaccine minister leads polls among potential leadership candidates before formally entering race
On Friday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga effectively paved the way for a new leader after announcing he will not be running in the upcoming leadership election. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kono Most Favored to Be Next Prime Minister
A clear front runner has emerged to become Japan’s new prime minister. Former Foreign Minister and current vaccine czar Taro Kono may soon get the backing of his chief rival for LDP leadership. ( read original story ...)
Kumamoto, Japan: 5 years later after the earthquake
Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo shone a spotlight to Japan’s recovery after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011. ( read original story ...)
URGENT: Nikkei retakes 30,000 for 1st time in 5 months
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday, with the benchmark Nikkei topping the 30,000 threshold for the first time in five months, on continued hopes for a possible economic stimulus under a new ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM candidate Kishida calls for $270 bln-plus stimulus package -media
Fumio Kishida, a key contender to succeed Yoshihide Suga as Japan's prime minister, called for compiling a stimulus package of over 30 trillion yen ($273 billion) to cushion the economic blow from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July household spending rises less than expected
Japan's household spending grew less than expected in July as a resurgence of COVID-19 cases hindered consumer activity, throwing broader economic recovery prospects into doubt. The world's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Candidate Kishida Calls for $270 Billion-Plus Stimulus Package -Media
Fumio Kishida, a key contender to succeed Yoshihide Suga as Japan's prime minister, called for compiling a stimulus package of over 30 trillion yen ($273 billion) to cushion the economic blow from the ... ( read original story ...)
Light magnitude 4.3 earthquake at 30 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.3 just reported 46 km southeast of Nichinan, Japan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Nichinan, Nichinan Shi, Miyazaki, Japan, was reported only 13 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby seeks to end quarantine for vaccinated arrivals
Japan's largest business lobby on Monday called for the government to promptly consider exempting overseas arrivals who are fully vac ... ( read original story ...)
Emmanuel Acho reacts to Naomi Osaka’s decision to step away from tennis after U.S. Open I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF
Naomi Osaka was upset in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday by Leylah Fernandez. During the match, Osaka smashed her racket and threw it at another point. The loss follows Osaka withdrawing ... ( read original story ...)