Japan’s factory output inched down again in December to cap a dismal quarter for the manufacturing sector, as policymakers look to improved consumption and net trade to fuel a rebound in the ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY trades mixed above 130.00 as fears of Japan government meddling join cautious optimism
BoJ Chief Contestant warn of government meddling to defend JPY. Second-tier US data may entertain traders but FOMC is the key. USD/JPY trims daily loss around 130.30 during early Tuesday morning in ...
Crypto Investor Newsletter: Crypto Mining, Climate Goals, and Alameda Research
Fried's Alameda Research sued crypto lender Voyager Digital in a Delaware court, saying that it is owed $446 million that it transferred to the firm before Alameda's own bankruptcy last year. Alameda ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower ahead of Fed meeting; earnings in focus
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower, as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, and as corporate results showed mixed trends. The Nikkei share average slipped ...
Japan’s 5-year bond yield rises even as BOJ offers loans to market
Yield on Japan's five-year government bond rose on Tuesday, even as the central bank offered loans with the same maturity to the market in a move to control the yield from rising.
Nagoya & Aichi: Center of Anime & Manga, and Headquarters of Cosplay
Otakus and fans of Japanese Pop Culture flock to Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture for Anime and Cosplay! AICHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN – 30 January 2023 – Japan's borders are finally open and Aichi is looking ... ( read original story ...)
Sensing US Shortfall, Tokyo And Seoul Self-Strengthen
An old question among international relations scholars is how states will react to the emergence of a relatively strong and threatening great pow ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Lower Ahead Of Key Events
Tokyo shares gave up early gains to close lower on Tuesday, with traders awaiting key economic events later this week. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Asian Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup
The Osaka Asian Film Festival will return in March for its 18th edition with a lineup of current Asian feature and short films and a spotlight on works from Hong Kong. The competition section, whic… ... ( read original story ...)
There’s an Ultraman illumination in Osaka for the superhero’s 55th anniversary
Look out for these ultra colourful lights inspired by the silver superhero and his monster foes in Osaka this winter ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia Is Offering Cheap Fares As Low As RM289 For Flights To Osaka, Taipei, Busan & More
Itching to fly out because you've caught the travel bug and want to do so on a budget? Lucky for you, AirAsia is offering fares for as low as RM38 and RM289 for selected domestic and international ... ( read original story ...)
Central Tokyo sees return of net population inflow in 2022
The Japanese government says the number of people who moved to central Tokyo last year exceeded those who left. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers: Best Tokyo Manji Gang Members, Ranked
The Tokyo Manji Gang, also known as Toman, is a biker gang based in Tokyo, more precisely Shibuya in the World of Tokyo Revengers. It is the main focus of the Tokyo Revengers series, and was founded ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Markets Open Higher
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday led by a weak yen after Wall Street finished lower due to investor caution ahead of key central bank announcements. ( read original story ...)
NATO chief wants firmer ties with Japan to defend democracy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in Japan as part of his East Asia tour, said “our security is closely interconnected” and called for stronger ties with Japan as Russia's war on Ukraine raises ... ( read original story ...)
NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan, says Secretary-General Stoltenberg
NATO will continue to strengthen its partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday during a visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime ... ( read original story ...)