Summertime is festival time in Tokyo. And while many associate the season with Bon Odori, that’s not the only celebration happening around this time of year. Kicking off the festive summer season is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese economy, the head of Mizuho Financial Group's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Seeks to Back More Strategic Deals By Japan’s Mid-Caps
A growing number of Japan’s mid-cap companies are considering buyouts and other strategic options, according to Mizuho Financial Group Inc., which is seeking to increase lending and advisory services ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori goes on grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fin min affirms FX vigilance but avoids intervention warning
Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday authorities were vigilant to sharp currency market moves, as the yen continued its slump to fresh 38-year lows against the dollar, but stopped short of giving ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, source says
Private equity firm Blackstone is nearing a deal to sell Japanese supplement maker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion), a person with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Navarro Live Stream & TV Channel, July 3
Preview the Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Navarro match with Wimbledon TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ( read original story ...)
Japan will remain vigilant to forex moves, finance minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities will remain vigilant to currency market moves, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, as the yen continued its downturn to fresh 38-year lows. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, Nikkei reports
Private equity firm Blackstone is to sell Japanese drugmaker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion) the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Outfit of the Day: Unruffled Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon kit divides the internet
As she powered her way to her first match win at the All England Club in six years, Osaka's unique Nike look almost stole the show on Court 2. ( read original story ...)
Big Risks Will Hound Japan’s Longest Bonds Even as Supply Falls
Japan’s super-long bond issuance looks set to drop, but it’s a case where less still means more than the market may be able to handle. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Debate Over LGBTQ+ Rights: The Courts
Japan’s debate over LGBTQ+ rights has come to the fore in the past several years, and both the courts and the Diet have been venues for social change. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Osaka wins see-saw match to reach second round at Wimbledon
Former world number one Naomi Osaka navigated a tricky first round match against France's Diane Parry at Wimbledon on Monday, eventually winning 6-1 1-6 6-4 with the help of some nervous serving from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Elect Governor in Race Key to Kishida’s Fortunes
Tokyo will decide this weekend whether to re-elect a governor supported by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party or pick an opposition-backed challenger, in what will amount to a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Wins First Match At Wimbledon Since 2018
Former world number one Naomi Osaka claimed her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 on Monday when she recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of France. ( read original story ...)
‘Relieved’ Naomi Osaka earns first win at Wimbledon since 2018 over Diane Parry
On the eve of her daughter's first birthday, the former world No. 1 marked a new chapter in her comeback story on Monday. ( read original story ...)