TOKYO May 19 Japan's Nikkei share average dipped on Friday with investors unsettled by White House turmoil, although Takata Corp shares rose after four carmakers settled claims over the company's airbag inflators. The Nikkei was down 0.25 percent at 19,507.52. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo festival announces four 'Muses' for 30th anniversary edition
Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and Aoi Miyazaki to be feted. Tokyo International Film Festival is highlighting the work of four Japanese actresses – Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and Aoi Miyazaki – in this year’s Japan Now section. ( read original story ...)
Japan's economy expands at fastest pace in a year in Jan-March
TOKYO Japan's economy grew at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter to mark the longest period of expansion in a decade, heightening prospects that robust overseas demand will underpin a steady recovery. The data offers some relief to Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Funding help for Tokyo Olympics in doubt
TOKYO >> The Tokyo metropolitan government has requested that Japan’s central government cover the costs of about 20 categories in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. However, the central government was expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Princess Mako set to marry 'Prince of the Sea'
Tokyo (CNN)Japan's Princess Mako is giving up her royal status -- all ... The engagement won't become official until a ceremonial exchange of gifts, but the news has reignited concerns about the shrinking size of the imperial family, which currently ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expands at fastest pace in a year
Japan’s economy grew in the first quarter at its fastest pace in a year to mark the longest period of expansion in a decade, thanks to robust exports and a helpful boost from private consumption. Positive data issued on Thursday should offer some relief ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama offices celebrate Premier League triumph
The club's fifth Premier League title was extra special for Yokohama, their first with the club since their logo started adorning our shirts in 2015. Kazu Sekiguchi, taskforce manager of Yokohama Chelsea, said: 'Our colleagues around the world were very ... ( read original story ...)
Japan racks up longest growth streak in over a decade
But if the dollar's recent slide continues, Japanese firms could lose that advantage, returning to the difficulties they faced for much of last year. Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Mako to lose Japan royal status by marrying commoner
Japan's imperial law requires a princess to leave the royal ... and the emperor's younger brother, Prince Masahito. After news of Princess Mako's upcoming engagement broke, Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expands at 2.2 percent annual pace in Jan-Mar
Japan reports that its economy grew at a faster-than-expected 2.2 percent annual pace in January-March. Economists had forecast a strong expansion in the first quarter for the world's third-largest economy, helped by a recovery in exports and consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to lose royal status by marrying commoner
Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor ... Asked about the problem of the shortage in royals, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference: "There is no change in our view to proceed with consideration of steps to ... ( read original story ...)
'Japan Now' to Showcase Four Local Actresses at Tokyo Film Fest
Muses of Japanese Cinema' will feature Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and Aoi Miyazaki in the fest's 30th edition. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will showcase films starring local actresses Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan princess's betrothal highlights male royal succession woes
The news reignites a debate on whether the law should be changed ... Traditionalists, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, strenuously oppose such changes, even though Japan has been ruled by female sovereigns in past centuries. The government is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako is marrying a legal assistant — and becoming a commoner like him
Quasi-public NHK TV reported the news late Tuesday and the Imperial Household Agency confirmed the report to Japanese media who belong to an exclusive “press club” system. But the agency declined comment to The Associated Press. The man who won the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expands for fifth straight quarter at 0.5%, but spending remains tepid
The latest reading nonetheless means Japan’s economy has had its best string of gains since 2006, during the tenure of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The figures are good news for current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — whose brief and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Is Growing, but Don’t Call It a Hot Streak
Although Japan’s output is still the world’s third-largest, after the United States and China, consistent growth has been elusive — the result of headwinds like a declining population and deflation. Japanese gross domestic product increased by 2.2 ... ( read original story ...)