Japan's former Environment Minister and leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said he would respect the central bank's independence in setting monetary policy if he is chosen to lead ...
Cruise Ship to Serve as Floating Hotel During Upcoming Asian Games
The organizers of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are planning to use a cruise ship as floating accommodation for athletes attending the event. According to a report published by the Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama man arrested after neighbor’s cat kidnapped, found 70 km away
A 38-year-old local man here was arrested on Sept. 10 on suspicion of property damage for allegedly grabbing a neighbor's cat and depositi ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Scammers Hijack Delhi Capitals X Account to Promote Fake Solana Token
Scammers took over the X account of Delhi Capitals, a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League, to promote a fake Solana-based token.
Asia markets faltered with Japan’s Nikkei leading losses on week-long losing streak
Traders in Asia parsed the Reuters Tankan business sentiment survey from Japan, South Korea unemployment data and the U.S. presidential debate.
BOJ board member signals bank’s readiness to raise rates further
A Bank of Japan board member suggested on Wednesday the central bank is ready to move policy rates higher, saying it will ...
Kubota North America Corporation Acquires Bloomfield Robotics, Inc.
Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company. Bloomfield provides a ...
Japan: MGM’s Osaka casino resort set to open by 2030
Japan’s first casino resort, located in Osaka, is slated to open in late 2030, marking a significant step in the country's growing embrace of legalized gambling. ( read original story ...)
A Palworld PS5 announcement seems inevitable as the hit survival game’s apparent PlayStation port leaks ahead of Tokyo Game Show
Palworld appears to be taking another step closer to its inevitable PS5 release, according to a list of games appearing at this year's Tokyo Game Show. A list of games attendees, published ahead of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA considering Vietnam gas-fired power plant investment
Japan's top utility and largest power generator JERA plans to invest in a natural gas-fired power plant in Vietnam, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday, as it bets on a transition from coal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s No.1 freight train company halts all cargo, NHK reports
Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) suspended all cargo train operations on Wednesday after the company found evidence of misconduct in safety tests, public broadcaster NHK reported. The suspension by ... ( read original story ...)
Vedanta urges India to negotiate end to nickel sulphate duties with Japan and South Korea
India's metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta has urged the government to press Japan and South Korea to change their trade pacts to eliminate their import duties on nickel sulphate used in EV batteries, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NHK under fire after ‘broadcast hijacking’ by Chinese reporter over Diaoyu Islands
A Chinese journalist working for NHK sparked controversy by claiming disputed islands in the East China Sea belong to China during a broadcast. ( read original story ...)
Gardeners told how to get rid of Japanese knotweed that can ruin your home
Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive plant that can cause significant damage to property and be very expensive to remove. Here's what to do if it's on your land ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.63%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Textile, Power and Shipbuilding sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.63%. The best ...
Nikkei slides for 7th day on firmer yen after BOJ official’s remark
The Nikkei stock index fell for the seventh straight day Wednesday, hit by a stronger yen after a Bank of Japan policymaker signaled ...