G7 support for Ukraine in its war with Russia will not be affected by the intensifying Middle East conflict, Japan said on Tuesday as the group's foreign ministers prepared to hold virtual talks with Kyiv during a meeting in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
5 spots in Osaka every photographer should know
Though often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, Osaka is becoming a more popular destination for photography. With a grittier and more retro atmosphere than Tokyo and home to the best foodie scene in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Measuring Earthquake: The Inception of Richter Scale
The Inception of Richter Scale" delves into seismic history, spotlighting the evolution from subjective intensity scales to Char ... ( read original story ...)
The biggest unknowns facing investors in 2024: Morning Brief
Sure, we have seen initial impacts to credit card delinquencies (they are rising) and the housing market (mortgage rates near 8% are driving a slowdown, which has even spread to appliances), but by ...
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall ahead of China trade data, RBA rate decision
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of trade data coming out of China, as well as a rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Finnair to Resume Nagoya Flights, Expands Winter Network
DALLAS — Finnair (AY) has announced that it will resume flights to Nagoya, Japan (NGO) from May 30, 2024. The Finnish carrier will reinstate connections from its Helsinki (HEL) hub to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to resume flights to Nagoya, Japan, and expand winter 2024 traffic programme
Finnair is expanding its flight offerings for 2024. They are reintroducing two weekly flights to Nagoya, Japan, starting on May 30, 2024, alongside their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protesters demand Gaza ceasefire amid G7
STORY: Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza crisis are on the agenda. Since the Israel-Gaza crisis began, the G7 has issued just one joint statement on the conflict, amounting to a few ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett Can’t Mask Ugly Economic Truths In Tokyo
Stock investors rediscovering Japan these last two years are suddenly being reminded why they stayed away so long. ( read original story ...)
Japan expresses grief over Nepal’s earthquake
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko has sent a condolence message to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, over the Friday's earthquake in Nepal that caused 157 casualties and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie
Nintendo is reporting an 18% rise in its net profit for the first fiscal half, as sales were boosted by its hit Super Mario movie. ( read original story ...)
Japan Church Cited as Motive in Shinzo Abe Killing Offers Compensation Fund
The head of a fringe religious group cited as a motivation in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered to set up a compensation fund, as the group faces lawsuits and demands for donations to be returned. ( read original story ...)
Politicians in Japan will continue to watch the USD/JPY exchange rate nervously – Commerzbank
On Monday, USD/JPY climbed back above the 150 level. Economists at Commerzbank analyze the pair’s outlook. At present uncertainty as to whether the Fed really will initiate a rate cut cycle in ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.37%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Fishery, Banking and Marine Transport sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.37%. The best ...
November 7 marks the hottest autumn day in Tokyo in 100 years
Although it’s already November, you might not want to pack away your summer clothes just yet. Even after an extremely warm and humid summer, Tokyo temperatures are still hovering in the 20-degree ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents resume rehearsing for missile-attack evacuations
The drills aim to disseminate information and educate residents about the actions they should take when they hear a missile warning. ( read original story ...)