TOKYO -- The Nikkei Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index, or PMI, edged up to a 19-month high of 52.9 in March from February's 51.3. A reading above 50 indicates economic expansion, while one below 50 points toward a contraction. In March, the growth ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops to 4-month low as Asian markets pull back
That means there is “no short term catalyst for U.S. equity to go up,” said Kyoya Okazawa, head of global markets for BNP Paribas in Japan, and less support for equities elsewhere. The Nikkei Stock Average NIK, -1.40% hit a four-month low Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei plunges to 4-month intraday low on Fed minutes – https://t.co/pFLhs6aSEM
04/05 $NKD_F #Nikkei may see sellers at 19034 - 19181 area for at least a 3 waves p.. 04/05 Heads Up: JPY Nikkei Japan PMI Composite (MAR) due at 00:30:00 GMT (15min) .. 04/05 Heads Up: JPY Nikkei Japan PMI Services (MAR) due at 00:30:00 GMT (15min ... ( read original story ...)
When it comes to health info, online ‘fake news’ can have serious repercussions
At the same time, people need to be aware that more websites these days — whether Japanese or English — present news content right next to paid advertisements, she says. “We need more initiatives to increase the number of people who can filter out ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese high school students fail to meet English proficiency target
... in Japan. Grade Pre-2 is fourth highest with Grade 5 being the seventh and the lowest. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns N. Korea missile, braces for further action
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned Wednesday North ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Osaka becomes the first Japanese city to recognize a same-sex couple as foster parents
OSAKA – The city of Osaka has officially recognized a same-sex couple as foster parents, becoming the first municipality in the nation to do so, local and central government officials said Wednesday. The city government formally recognized two men, one ... ( read original story ...)
Pricier Japan tops for Thais
Hotels.com said three cities in Japan -- Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo -- were in the top 10 most-visited destinations by Thais last year. Tokyo ranked first, Osaka fourth and Sapporo eighth. It was the first year that Sapporo, home of seasonal Hokkaido cuisine ... ( read original story ...)
Kenedix Realty Investment : Notice Concerning Acquisition of Property (BR Gotanda)
Area The Property is located in Gotanda area ... The investment ratio of office buildings in the portfolio will be 92.2%, and the investment ratio of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area (Note) in the portfolio will be 80.8% (The figures are based on acquisition ... ( read original story ...)
Bruce Besancon joins Yokohama as Senior Director of OTR sales
New Delhi: Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) in a press release announced that Bruce Besancon has joined the company as senior director of OTR sales. Besancon will report to Jeff Barna, Yokohama’s COO, and will be responsible for OTR sales. Besancon ... ( read original story ...)
China comes roaring back in the global IPO market
Japan, the runner-up in Asia's IPO race for the quarter, hosted two of the five largest flotations in the region: a $611 million share issue by Sushiro Global Holdings, an Osaka-based conveyor-belt sushi chain backed by European private equity firm Permira ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen takes breather; financials fall
TOKYO, April 5 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday morning after the yen rally paused, but financial stocks slipped on falling U.S. yields, while North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile hurt the overall market sentiment. Investors kept to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese finance bureau charged over Moritomo Gakuen land deal, nationalist school operator sued
According to local media reports, Municipal Assembly member Makoto Kimura from Toyonaka City, Osaka, where the land is located, and local residents, filed the charges against the finance bureau. The bureau was in charge of negotiating the contentious deal. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Embraces Legoland Mania (News)
Nagoya, April 1 (Jiji Press)—Legoland Japan, an outdoor theme park featuring miniature Japanese cities made with millions of Lego bricks as well as a number of amusement rides, opened in Nagoya on Saturday. The park has seven areas: Factory, Bricktopia ... ( read original story ...)
5 things that make Osaka Castle the city's top attraction
[Sponsored] With a number of flights linking Singapore and Osaka, Japan’s third largest city is a popular destination among Singaporean travelers. There are dozens of attractions to choose from in Osaka, but there is one place that should be on every ... ( read original story ...)
Blooming cherry blossoms help Tokyo shake off winter blues
Well today's the day. The famous cherry blossom trees are officially in full bloom in Tokyo. Analysis and speculation about the cherry blossoms starts in Japan in January. At that time, it's just a tantalising, mid-winter discussion, when we all dream ... ( read original story ...)