An official of Japan's ruling party, Toshimitsu Motegi, said on Wednesday he would want to compile a comprehensive stimulus package to ensure continued recovery of the economy, as he threw his hat ...
Japan Leadership Race Picks Up With Kono Declaring Candidacy
Japan’s chief government spokesman said he would pursue “people-friendly politics” if he becomes national leader, increasing the field of candidates for this month’s Liberal Democratic Party ... ( read original story ...)
3 exciting festivals happening in Tokyo this September 6-8 weekend
This September 6-8 weekend, there’s an interesting mix of events happening in Tokyo. Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine is hosting its annual festival and it’s a huge one. For the first time in six years, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Budget Demands to Hit Record as Leadership Race Steps Up
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's budget demands are likely to hit a record for the next fiscal year, exceeding $800 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as the world's No. 4 economy ...
Intense Battle in the J.League Cup: Nagoya Whales vs. Hiroshima Sanfrecce, Who Will Reign Supreme in this City Derby?
September 4, 2024 J.League Cup - Nagoya Whales vs. Hiroshima Sanfrecce. Nagoya Whales, the tiger of the East China Sea, seems to have fallen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares tank after Wall Street selloff
Tokyo stocks plummeted on Wednesday morning following a broad selloff on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell more than 1,500 points at one point, or about 4%. The Dow Jones Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service activity extends gains in August, PMI shows
JAPAN’S service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook. Read more at The ... ( read original story ...)
Dragonfly Capital, Galaxy Ventures and NFX share insights on crypto scaling and strategy at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb Qureshi, Will Nuelle from Galaxy Ventures, and NFX's Morgan Beller are set for the Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
Japan’s Nikkei Plunges 3% After Wall Street Drop
Japan's key Nikkei index dropped more than three percent on Wednesday, weighed down by falls on Wall Street following lacklustre manufacturing data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 was down 3.06 percent, or 1,184.63 points, at 37,501.68 in early trade ...
Japan’s service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows
Japan's service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook. The final au Jibun Bank ...
NIJISANJI Vtuber Group’s AYAKIKI is the official TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 ambassador
TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 will feature NIJISANJI’s Vtuber group AYAKIKI as its official ambassadors. TOKYO LIGHTS is a festival held at Meiji Jingu ( read original story ...)
He moved from Vancouver to Japan to teach English. 20 years later, he’s built a life there — and a family home in the countryside.
He may be living in the rural countryside, but thanks to Japan's well-connected public transport system, he's never too far away from the city. ( read original story ...)
ChopValue Secures First Flagship Microfactory in Tokyo, With Japanese Operations to Commence This Fall
ChopValue, a pioneering circular product manufacturer transforming underutilized urban resources into climate positive wood alternatives, announced their first corporate location in Japan. Scheduled ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama OHTA moves headquarters to North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) has transitioned its North American headquarters from Wakefield, Mass., to its office in Charlotte. Operations will not be changed or interrupted, Bruce Besancon, YOHTA vice president ... ( read original story ...)
Saitama, Tokyo governors skip events marking 101 years since anti-Korean massacres
Memorial services were held in Tokyo and across neighboring Saitama Prefecture on Sept. 1 to mark 101 years since the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and ... ( read original story ...)