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TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign nationals seeking to work in Japan, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as the country grapples with a serious labor shortage, especially in the construction industry. The new policy ... ( read original story ...)

Now he’s at the forefront of a budding movement in Japan to withdraw money from banks that provide finance for environmentally harmful energy projects. “I was taught about the idea of how changing your bank account can contribute to bettering the ... ( read original story ...)

Murren, who spearheads the casino empire, spoke to the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo on the same day as the bill's latest advance. MGM is one of several companies seeking a gaming license in Japan. "Companies and municipalities that have been silent up ... ( read original story ...)

The third-grader, Le Thi Nhat Linh, "loved Japan," her mother told Nikkei. She added that she hoped the courts would "protect children and uphold justice" by handing down a harsh sentence. She and her husband have received public support from both ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- With international tourism to Japan driving consumption in the graying society, younger entrepreneurs are tapping these visitors as well as foreign workers for business growth. While tourist attractions and restaurants post multilingual signs and ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Coaches overlording players has long been a serious issue in Japanese sports. But earlier this month, the practice blew up into a full-blown scandal. In an American football game against Kwansei Gakuin University, a defensive end from Nihon ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Shares in leading Japanese automobile, machinery and finance companies took a dive Thursday after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump threatened steep car tariffs and American interest rates lost upward momentum. The Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to more than two-week lows on Thursday as automakers slumped after the Trump administration launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO: Japan’s government will push back its timeframe for achieving a balanced budget by five years to fiscal 2025 but set an interim target to review progress in getting the country’s fiscal house in order, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to more than two-week lows on Thursday as automakers like Toyota slumped after the Trump administration launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Nearly 80% of the major Japanese corporations surveyed by Nikkei say they are not yet completely compliant with the tougher data protection rules the European Union will put into force on Friday. The General Data Protection Regulation mandates ... ( read original story ...)

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 tumbled 252.73 points, or 1.1%, to 22,437.01, on the firmer yen, extending losses in the last session. Autos traded lower, as did other major exporters as the yen rose around 0.4% to trade at 109.58 to the U.S. dollar. In Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)

Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Warehousing sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.11%. Declining stocks outnumbered ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Nikkei NIK, -1.11% was down 1.1%, extending Wednesday’s losses. Automakers led the losses, with Toyota Motor Corp. 7203, -3.05% , Honda Motor Co. 7267, -3.39% and Nissan Motor Co. 7201, -1.76% all down around 3%. South Korea’s Kospi ... ( read original story ...)

MAEBASHI, GUNMA PREF. – Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai said on Thursday excessive monetary easing could destabilize the economy and suggested the bank could whittle down its massive stimulus program if growth continues to strengthen. ( read original story ...)

Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd (JPB), the banking unit of state-owned Japan Post Group, which says its revenues are in “significant decline” from low interest rates, plans to invest more in riskier assets over the next three years to boost earnings. ( read original story ...)