Simone Biles' recent success was evidence that her break gave her time to heal from the Tokyo Olympics. She opened up about it in a chat. ( read original story ...)
Asian Markets surge as Japan’s Nikkei and China’s CSI 300 lead the rally
Asia-Pacific markets saw strong gains on Thursday, driven by a rally in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and continued momentum in Chinese stocks.
Why eight Tokyo minutes from office to metro is too long
The city is seeing a boom in commercial construction but labour scarcity has made location a critical concern for companies ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan board members split over monetary policy path, meeting minutes show
The BOJ raised its benchmark policy rate to "around 0.25%" in a 7-2 split decision in July, marking its highest interest rate since 2008. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s famous cat island may soon lose its feline residents, insider warns
Aoshima, an island in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture home to around 130 cats, is reportedly in danger of losing them all. Known Aioshima tipster @aoshima_cat, who frequently shares updates about the island, ( read original story ...)
3 big festivals happening in Tokyo this September 27-29 weekend
Spend the weekend at a free night-time art festival, accompanying a mikoshi parade, and watching hour-long fireworks ... ( read original story ...)
What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan’s next leader
The vote is limited to the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s parliamentarians and dues-paying members. Because the party’s governing coalition dominates parliament, the winner is assured to be Japan’s next prime minister. A record nine lawmakers, including two women, are vying for the job in an unpredictable race. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index jumps over 2% in morning on weak yen, strong chip shares
The Nikkei stock index jumped over 2 percent Thursday morning as exporters were bought on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and se
JGB Yield Curve Steepens as Japan Offers 2.2% 40-Year Govt Bonds
JGB yield curve steepened as Japan’s Finance Ministry offers 700 billion yen of 2.2% 40-year government bonds.
Naomi Osaka wants ‘no regrets’ after teaming with Serena Williams’ former coach
Osaka said she 'felt like I needed a change' and described Patrick Mouratoglou, who is best known as Williams' long time former coach, as 'a big persona.' ( read original story ...)
Some Amazing RPGs Are Heavily Discounted Right Now In These Tokyo Game Show Sales
This weekend, a number of big-name publishers will be attending Tokyo Game Show 2024. The annual event showcases a host of both previously announced and newly revealed games to fans, and this year, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Next PM Faces Challenge of New US Leader and Tension With China
Among the challenges awaiting Japan’s next prime minister, few will be as weighty as managing relations with its sole treaty ally the US and navigating fraying ties with China, the biggest trading partner for Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Regulator Looks Set to Reform Crypto Gaming Laws
The top Japanese regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has reportedly signaled it is ready to reform that nation’s crypto gaming laws.
AI demand isn’t fading, Tokyo Electron finance chief says
TOKYO -- Tokyo Electron, Japan's leading maker of semiconductor production equipment, sees AI-related sales rising about 150% this fiscal year to 690 billion yen ($4.8 billion) and expects demand to ...
Asian Equities Rally as Soft Yen Supports Japan: Markets Wrap
Asian equities climbed Thursday as a weaker yen and Beijing stimulus measures supported the region’s two largest stock markets.Most Read from BloombergNJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Delayed After Derailmen ...
Seabourn Odyssey handed over to Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Mitsui Ocean Cruises received Seabourn Odyssey, future Mitsui Ocean Fuji, at Yokohama handover ceremony. Ship will undergo refurbishment at Mitsubishi yard ... ( read original story ...)