Ory Yoshifuji's Tokyo business employs housebound individuals to operate robots as waitstaff at a cafe and as personal tour guides in the city. ( read original story ...)
Chinese automakers outpace Japan in global auto sales — Nikkei
Within a short timeframe, Chinese automakers have surpassed Japanese manufacturers as the leading global sellers of automobiles, according to figures compiled by Nikkei using automaker disclosures and ...
Japan’s Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on the final trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver of the year’s massive gains. Read more at The Business ...
Nikkei Seen Rising Further in 2026 after Topping 50,000 on AI Boom
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average is expected to continue rising in 2026 after topping 50,000 in 2025 thanks partly to the popularity of stocks of firms related to artificial intelligence. So ...
Japan Stock Market Outlook 2026: Why This Rally Is Different This Time
Japan’s economy is reflating, governance reforms are working, and stocks may outperform in 2026. Why Japan is emerging as a top market for investors.
Boy trapped in Japan ski resort walkway died of suffocation
A 5-year-old boy who died after getting trapped in a moving walkway at a ski resort in Hokkaido, northern Japan, over the weekend w ... ( read original story ...)
55 million Americans invest in crypto, but volatility still rattles nerves. Here are 3 smart lessons every investor can take
A recent National Cryptocurrency Association study shows 55 million Americans now invest in cryptocurrency. (1) “Some use it to invest in their financial future, others for art and games, and still ...
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Tokara Islands; no tsunami expected
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of Japanese town of Wadomari. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan’s Amami-Oshima
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred at 5:12 p.m. local time at a very shallow depth off the coast of Amami-Oshima ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei logs highest year-end close on record above 50,000
The Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high above 50,000 on Tuesday, helped by an artificial intelligence boom and expectations for economic measures to be implemented by Prime Minister ...
Nikkei falls as tech stocks track Wall Street
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday after two sessions of gains, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street’s weak finish last week and some big stocks traded ex-dividend. The ...
Japan’s prime minister moves into “haunted” official residence
Japanese premiere Sanae Takaichi has moved into the prime minister's official residence, where ghosts of Japanese soldiers from a century ago are reputed to reside. ( read original story ...)
Barclays names Hiroshi Minoura investment banking chair in Japan
In his new role, Minoura will provide senior-level direction for Barclays’ investment banking activities in Japan.
The Tiny Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud
Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried. ( read original story ...)
Are Yokohama tires better than Michelin? What Consumer Reports data says
A good set of tires is very important on just about any car. Michelin and Yokohama are two notable manufacturers in the world of tires, but which one is better? ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams’ childhood coach issues dire Naomi Osaka warning to WTA competition
The Post Serena Williams' childhood coach issues dire Naomi Osaka warning to WTA competition appeared first on Tennis World USA Rick Macci tips Naomi Osaka to pull off "many upsets" in 2026 as Serena ... ( read original story ...)