The CDP and JCP have agreed to rally around unified candidates in as many districts as possible — and one of the strategy's first tests is in Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
Nissan asks Tokyo court for leniency over Ghosn charges
A lawyer for Nissan Motor Co. on Wednesday asked a Tokyo court for leniency when it sentence the company over charges it allowed ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, to hide earnings from Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Activists protest in Tokyo over China’s human rights violations against minorities
More than 50 activists on Wednesday representing different backgrounds held an hour-long protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo taking forward their call to Japan and the international community ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn Aide Kelly Seeks Acquittal In Tokyo Trial
Japanese prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence for Kelly, a US citizen and former aide to ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn. Kelly, 65, is the only person to stand trial over claims Nissan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo experience reassures Australia for Beijing
Australia's Chef de Mission for the Winter Olympics says the experience of the Tokyo Summer Games has reassured him that the health protocols in place in Beijing will keep his athletes safe. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stays Tough on Cannabis as Other Nations Loosen Up
Some Japanese who have gone abroad and been exposed to the benefits of cannabis derivatives, particularly CBD, are hoping Japan will change course. But the government shows little inclination. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Haves and Have Nots
Hello. Today we look at inequality in Japan and South Korea and a fiscal cliff that’s looming for many emerging economies. ( read original story ...)
In summit with SE Asia, Japan champions open seas, Australia defends AUKUS pact
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday stressed to Southeast Asian leaders his country's strong opposition to challenges to a free and open maritime order, underscoring regional concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's push to restart Japanese nuclear power plants idled after the Fukushima disaster faces stiff opposition ahead of a general election on Sunday, where his future as leader ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees 36 coronavirus infections on Oct. 27, 11th day in row under 50
The Japanese capital reported 36 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 27, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the 11th day straight under 50 c ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange to extend trading day, adjusting close for first time since 1954
The switch is planned at the same time as a large upgrade of the exchange's trading systems, in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Communists Are Hardly Radical, but Make a Handy Election Target
They have minimal support in polls. But by teaming up with other opposition parties for the first time, they have been made a boogeyman by the unpopular party in power. ( read original story ...)
Japan Exchange Group looking to extend Tokyo bourse trading hours
Japan Exchange Group Inc said in a statement on its website on Wednesday that it is looking to extend Tokyo bourse trading hours by 30 minutes in latter half of 2024. (Reporting by Kevin Buckland; Edi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower with eyes on earnings
Tokyo stocks opened lower today on profit-taking after sharp rallies in the previous session, as investors closely watched this week’s corporate earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.16 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in before earnings, election
Tokyo stocks dropped Wednesday morning as investors secured gains from the previous day's rally, with a cautious mood prevailing ahead of earnings reports from major Japanese firms and a general ... ( read original story ...)
SEA gaming entertainment pioneer Tier One expands into Japan
With its expansion into Japan, Tier One will be looking to discover 'the hottest up-and-coming local talents to sign and develop'. ( read original story ...)