Japan Nikkei bounces 3.1%

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surged 873.20 points, or 3.12%, to 28,884.13. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange spurted 60.08 points, ... ( read original story ...)

Japan starts minting redesigned ¥500 coin

The government has started minting a newly designed ¥500 coin for circulation beginning in November. It is the third generation of the country’s ¥500 coin that was first issued in 1982. It was last ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes up 3.12 pct

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed up 3.12 percent at 28,884.13 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix gained 3.16 percent at 1,959.53. TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)