A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in the cost of imports, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Friday. Nada Choueiri, the ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER – Japan’s snap general elections: What to know
Japan will hold a snap general election on Sunday that represents a crucial test for new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the scandal-plagued ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). ( read original story ...)
IMF sees weak yen beneficial for Japan’s economy, urges gradual rate hikes
A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in cost of imports, the International Monetary Fund's Japan mission chief Nada Choueiri told Reuters on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Youths argue for right to live on safe planet in climate suit against Japan firms
The first oral proceedings in a lawsuit filed by a group of young people demanding that 10 thermal power plant operators in Japan reduce the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-chief Osaka public prosecutor pleads guilty to rape of colleague
A former chief of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office on Friday pleaded guilty to raping a female subordinate prosecutor in ... ( read original story ...)
The spiritual values of past and present in Tokyo and Wakayama
The enjoyment of nature is a central element of Japanese spirituality, and with miles of pristine coastline and acres of sparsely inhabited forests, the opportunities are endless. Even Tokyoites need not leave the city to find a retreat in nature. ( read original story ...)
Olympic champion Zheng finds mojo to reach Tokyo semis
Zheng Qinwen reached the Tokyo semi-finals on Friday despite admitting to struggling for motivation after winning Olympic gold and receiving a hero's welcome in her native China.The top seed beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-0, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police rearrest couple suspected of multiple murders of family members
The Metropolitan Police Department rearrested Kenichi Hosoya, 43, and his wife Shiho Hosoya, 38, both former company executives who ran a ryokan (Japanese inn) in Tokyo's Asakusa district, on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Breakfast with Ohtani: In Japan, watching this World Series may be the national pastime
Elderly people in Japan love Ohtani,” Tokyo resident Tatsuo Shinke said. “It’s my mother. And all my mother’s friends." ... ( read original story ...)
World stocks are mixed as Japan’s Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election
European markets opened lower on Friday while Asian stocks mostly advanced. Japan's benchmark declined as investors awaited the outcome of an election on Sunday. Germany’s DAX dropped 0.1% at ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Megacap earnings loom, Japan decides, gilts wobble
German automaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) fell 3.7% after third-quarter earnings in its core car division massively missed estimates, while France's Valeo (VLOF.PA) shed 7.5% as the automotive supplier ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Yokohama murder-robbery applied for ‘$990-a-day job’ posted on social media
The suspect accused of killing and stealing cash from an elderly man in his home here said he had applied for a part-time job that solicited workers with "150,000 yen (about $990) or more daily wages" ... ( read original story ...)
Women’s WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2024 Today in the US: Schedule, Live Stream and TV for October 25
Catch all the action at the 2024 WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2024 on October 25 and get women's singles schedules and live stream information. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reimagined: Why this iconic city deserves a second look
Discover how Tokyo balances its rich cultural heritage with bold innovation, offering fresh experiences that keep travellers coming back for more. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output likely rebounded in Sept on auto production recovery
Japan's industrial output likely rebounded in September, led by a recovery in auto production, but sustained solid growth may be uncertain on lacklustre global demand, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan general election to test ruling party, may bring uncertainty
Japan's voters could end more than a decade of Liberal Democratic Party dominance on Sunday, forcing the ruling party into power-sharing deals that could undermine the country's leadership. ( read original story ...)