The Nikkei and the Dow are joined at the hip

The Nikkei and the Dow may be joined at the hip when it comes to behavior. Still, the Nikkei is moving faster: Low-to-high for the Nikkei is 18 percent compared to a 13 percent return from the Dow for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan joins race to develop Arctic resources

TOKYO -- With both Russia and China expanding their presence in the Arctic, Japan looks to ensure it also has a voice in the development of the resource-rich but environmentally sensitive region. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market closes

The rasp of tuna saws, the whirr of electric carts and the patter of the fishmongers — on Saturday they will all fall silent, as Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market closes for the final time. Frozen ... ( read original story ...)