Tokyo stocks plunged Monday, extending their losing streak to six days, as the market was disappointed by new Prime Minister Fumio Ki ... ( read original story ...)
Former top diplomat Fumio Kishida elected Japan’s prime minister
He's expected to largely keep existing government policies in place – with a top priority almost certainly being the pandemic, which is front and center in Japanese politics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PM
Fumio Kishida was elected Japan's prime minister in a parliamentary vote Monday and will be tasked with quickly tackling the pandemic and other domestic and global challenges and leading a national ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s outgoing finmin Aso said he urged BOJ to lower inflation target
Japan's outgoing finance minister, Taro Aso, said on Monday he had proposed lowering the central bank's 2% inflation target when prices took a hit from plunging oil prices from 2014 through to 2015. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament formally elects Fumio Kishida prime minister
Japan's parliament elected Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, as the country's 100th prime minister on Monday, soon after his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga, resigned along with his Cabinet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP Party will do well in the upcoming election, says Nikko Asset Management
John Vail from Nikko Asset Management discusses the new Fumio Kishida government in Japan. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slip with eyes on Japan new government
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher but quickly slipped into negative territory on Monday, with investors eyeing ... ( read original story ...)
Floating flower garden in Tokyo uses 13,000 live orchids and modern technology to make magic happen
Tokyo-based “ultra-technologists” teamLab created a new artwork installation called “Floating Flower Garden; Flowers and I are of the Same Root, the Garden and I are One” where visitors can enjoy an ... ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida: Japan’s new prime minister takes office
Fumio Kishida has formally taken office as Japan's new prime minister, succeeding Yoshihide Suga who resigned after just one year in office. Mr Kishida, 64, won the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Tom Daley Battled COVID Before Tokyo Olympics, Says He Feared For His Life
Out British diver Tom Daley, who won a gold and bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics, revealed that he was rushed to the hospital in January after contracting COVID. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Parliament set to formally choose Kishida as new PM
Japan's Cabinet and leader Yoshihide Suga resigned Monday, paving the way for Parliament to elect Fumio Kishida as the new prime minister, tasked with quickly tackling the pandemic and security ... ( read original story ...)
London Marathon: Charlotte Purdue proves her point after Tokyo Olympic snub
On a day when the masses returned to the Virgin Money London Marathon, on and off the course, the single finger raised by Charlotte Purdue after a lifetime best ... ( read original story ...)
Joyciline Jepkosgei wins London Marathon, Brigid Kosgei finishes fourth
Celebrations as Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei won the London Marathon on Sunday. Jepkosgei won the London Marathon with 2:17:43. This was Jepkosgei’s personal best time. Ethiopians Degitu Azimeraw came ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya goes 0-2 to start season without injured Ray Parks
HEARTACHE once again befell Nagoya Diamond Dolphins after the SunRockers Shibuya scored a repeat 93-88 win in the 2021-22 B.League season Sunday at Aoyama Gakuin Memorial Hall. Still without Bobby Ray ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 161 new COVID cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 161 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Sunday. The figure is down 138 from a week ago, and has remained below 300 for the 8th consecutive day. ( read original story ...)
Kishi to Stay On as Japan Defense Minister in New Cabinet: Kyodo
Nobuo Kishi will retain his post as Japan’s defense minister in the new cabinet to be announced by incoming Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday, Kyodo news reported, without saying where it got the ... ( read original story ...)