Nagoya's mayor began promoting a new ordinance on Monday to discourage people from walking on escalators — a rule that was implemented the day before in an effort to prevent accidents. The ordinance, ... ( read original story ...)
Female rickshaw pullers of Tokyo – in pictures
In addition to being physically strong, rickshaw pullers must have extensive knowledge of Tokyo and know how to engage tourists ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall, gains erased by concerns over US yield rises
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, giving up earlier gains made on a stronger-than-expected Bank of Japan Tankan business survey, as se ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on BOJ Tankan results, averted US gov’t shutdown
Tokyo stocks rose sharply Monday morning, with sentiment buoyed by a stronger-than-expected Bank of Japan Tankan business survey and ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
Asian shares were mostly higher in thin trading Monday with many markets closed for holidays. Markets in China are closed for a weeklong holiday. Markets in South Korea also were closed. Oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood rises, lifting recovery hopes
STORY: Japan has sweated through a long hot summer. But the heat doesn’t seem to have sapped business energy. Figures out Monday (October 2) showed sentiment improving in the third quarter. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in September
Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in seven months in September, a survey showed on Monday, as worsening global economic conditions continued to weaken demand. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei to Extend Gains to 34,000 Over Six Months, Survey Shows
Japanese equities are set to climb over the next six months, helped by optimism for corporate profitability and speculation the US will pause interest rate hikes, according to strategists.
Japan stocks soar as yen hits 1-year low
Japanese stocks soared on Monday, with the exporter-heavy Nikkei 225 share average buoyed by the yen's slide to its lowest point in a nearly a year and after the U.S. avoided a government shutdown.
Bank of Japan board discussed factors that could affect exit timing
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed various factors that must be taken into account when exiting ultra-loose policy, a summary of opinions at their September meeting showed on Monday.
Japanese city Nagoya bans walking on escalators
People are now required to stand still on any escalators at train stations and other facilities in the city. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3 million price tag
Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled robot that looks like "Mobile Suit Gundam" from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood improves, capex firm in boost to economic outlook
Japan's business sentiment improved in the third quarter, a central bank survey showed, suggesting conditions for a durable economic revival are falling into place even as a global slowdown keeps ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in September – PMI
Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in seven months in September, a survey showed on Monday, as worsening global economic conditions continued to weaken demand.The final au Jibun Bank ...
Overseas real estate buyers identify Japan as an opportunity
Tokyo for business and shopping. Osaka for the food. Karuizawa for the alpine forests. Kyoto for the history. And Niseko for the best powder ski slopes in the world. For many years, this was more or ...