TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs on Japan’s economy, a summary of opinions at ... ( read original story ...)
US-based AI startup Anthropic picks Tokyo as 1st Asia hub
PALO ALTO, California -- Anthropic will open its first Asian office in Tokyo as early as this autumn, it was learned Tuesday, as the American venture behind ChatGPT rival Claude aims to capture ... ( read original story ...)
12 Hours in ANA’s EXQUISITE Business Class (my favorite) 🇯🇵
Journey from Sydney to Seoul with All Nippon Airways (ANA) featuring the Boeing 787-9 and 787-8 aircraft. Flight Details: - Airline: All Nippon Airways, NH - Aircraft: Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-8 - ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Pavilion shines at Osaka expo, clocks 1 mln visits
The Indonesia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its one-millionth visitor, underscoring the interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon
A laser navigating tool doomed a Japanese company’s lunar lander earlier this month, causing it to crash into the moon. Officials for ispace announced the news from Tokyo on Tuesday. The crash landing ... ( read original story ...)
EWJ: I’d Stay Away From Japanese Stocks Right Now
EWJ has rallied with Japanese stocks YTD, but macro and policy risks limit near-term upside despite fair valuations. Learn why EWJ ETF is a hold. ( read original story ...)
Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan limits travel
TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Several major Japanese banks are considering evacuating staff from the Middle East and Wall Street giant JPMorgan has restricted employee travel in the region as tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Investors wooed with freebies at Japan’s shareholder meetings
TOKYO] More Japanese companies are giving gifts at annual general meetings (AGMs) in a practice that could increase the ranks of loyal retail investors as pressure from activist investors grows. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Korean business leaders urge closer economic ties with Japan amid U.S.-China rivalry
Korea’s business leaders are urging closer economic cooperation with Tokyo, backing President Lee Jae Myung’s push for a renewed bilateral trade alliance amid mounting U.S.-China tensions and a ... ( read original story ...)
Sega unveils plans for Tokyo flagship store alongside Nintendo
The official store was announced via a video published on the Japanese Sega X account on Friday. No details were shared, however, VGC first reported last year that the Sega Store is set to open in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurants, food companies switching to noodles from rice
As cost-sensitive consumers are steering clear of rice after a price surge to record highs, restaurant chains and food companies are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defence spending
But Tokyo scrapped the meeting after the US asked Japan to boost defence spending to 3.5 per cent, higher than its earlier request of 3 per cent, according to three people familiar with the matter, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: The deep roots of a struggling economic giant
The Japanese economy, long a model of prosperity and fiscal discipline, is going through a period of complex turbulence. Between a contraction in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a consumer crisis, ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a Striking Showcase of Culture, Vision and Purpose
The State of Kuwait marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a celebration that captivated audiences and strengthened the pavilion’s growing reputation as one of the most compelling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Mystery Is Defying the Rules: Thriving Without Growing?
Japan was once on track to become the world’s largest economy, but after decades of stagnation, that future never came. From the post-war boom to the Plaza Accord, risk-averse business culture, and an ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos in Japan for Osaka Expo, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has flown to Japan to inaugurate the Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka and to meet with businessmen and the Filipino community there. Malacañang announced the ... ( read original story ...)