Tokyo's Shibuya Ward will not hold a year-end countdown event around its major train station for the sixth consecutive year. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dips, but Topix edges up as investors juggle tech and tax moves
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday, influenced by a weak finish in Wall Street's technology stocks and some large stocks trading ex-dividend.
Sapporo To Sell Real Estate Business To KKR-PAG Group For $3.1 Billion
Japan's Sapporo Holdings will sell its real estate business to a consortium led by private equity firms KKR and PAG. ( read original story ...)
35-year-old delivery man stabbed in Nagoya; suspect on the run
A 35-year-old delivery man was stabbed in Nagoya on Sunday night, police said, adding that the suspect is on the run. According to police, the man had gotten out of his vehicle and was working alone ... ( read original story ...)
2 cases of apparent mother-child murder-suicides reported in Osaka, Tochigi prefectures
Two cases of apparent mother-child murder-suicides were reported in Osaka and Tochigi prefectures on Sunday. In one case, a 48-year-old woman and her 9-year-old daughter from Sakai City in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Premier Takaichi moves into PM’s official residence
Sources say an initial heavy diplomatic and parliamentary schedule pushed back the relocation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Braces for Impact as BOJ Signals Further Rate Cuts Despite Yen Crash
Crypto markets brace for what could happen as BOJ policy minutes signal further rate adjustments, even as the Japanese yen continues its sharp decline.
Here’s why the Nikkei 225 Index jumped in 2025 and the top gainers
The Nikkei 225 Index did well this year, rising from a low of ¥31,145 in April to a record high of ¥52,590. What next for the index?
Japan’s older workers made me see how the US could better prepare for an aging economy
Japan's aging workforce, labor shortages, and government policies show how the country has adapted as 30% of its population is over 65. ( read original story ...)
See how a Chinese attack on Taiwan would be Japan’s problem
A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would make the threat to Japanese territory more acute, said Yuki Tatsumi, senior director at the U.S.-based Institute for Indo-Pacific Security. “Japan will no longer ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s meeting summary points to further rate increases
A member of the Japanese central bank’s policy board said that raising the policy interest rate in a timely manner could curb future inflationary pressure.
Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at ‘intervals of a few months’: member
A Bank of Japan board member said in a recent policy meeting that the central bank should continue interest rate hikes at ...
Agoda Releases Ranking of Japan’s Most Popular Domestic Winter Travel Destinations
Digital travel platform Agoda, operated by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquartered in Singapore, CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), today announced the top five domestic destinations in Japan gaining booking ... ( read original story ...)
5-year-old boy dies after being trapped in ski lift at resort in Hokkaido
A 5-year-old boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at a resort in northern Japan on Sunday, local authori ... ( read original story ...)
Most crypto treasuries ‘will disappear’ amid bleak 2026 outlook: Execs
Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies face a grim future heading into 2026, with shares in many of the largest players sharply down, industry executives say. “Going into the next year, I think that ...
Naomi Osaka updates fans on fitness ahead of Australian Open
The famous tennis player is currently in Perth and is aware of how important the start of the season will be for her. ( read original story ...)