Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday it was appropriate for the central bank to maintain accomodative monetary conditions. ( read original story ...)
Key Bridge collapse is not the only maritime disaster to strike Patapsco River
The first striking of the Key Bridge came just three years after its opening. At 12:20 a.m. on Aug, 29, 1980, an inbound Japanese freighter, M/V Blue Nagoya, lost power and ripped out a 30-foot ... ( read original story ...)
Streak busted: Kai Sotto’s double-digit scoring run ends in Yokohama loss
After a string of double-digit scoring performances, Kai Sotto cools down as the Yokohama B-Corsairs fall to the Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Old video shows fight outside Turkish embassy in Tokyo, not Kurds ‘causing mayhem in Saitama’
An old video of Turks and ethnic Kurds brawling outside the Turkish embassy in Tokyo has resurfaced in posts that falsely claim it shows Kurdish migrants "causing mayhem" in Saitama while they ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower over profit taking
TOKYO, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors took actions to lock in gains after securing their dividend earnings. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
The Key Bridge was also hit by a ship in 1980, with limited damage.
The same bridge was also hit by a wayward cargo vessel in 1980. On Aug. 29 of that year, a container ship named the Blue Nagoya drifted into a pier that supported the structure, the Francis Scott Key ... ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto limited as Yokohama loses to Nagoya in B.League
MANILA, Philippines — After scoring in double figures for eight straight games, Kai Sotto was limited to just seven points in Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 80-64 loss to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the 2023-24 B ... ( read original story ...)
Honesty in Japan: Tokyo marks record US$29.1 million in lost cash found, 20% surge in belongings returned
The honest people of Tokyo handed in a record 4.4 billion yen (US$29.1 million) in cash that had been lost around the city in 2023, usually on public transport or in dropped wallets or purses. That ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on ex-dividend day
Tokyo shares ended lower on Thursday after investors locked in dividend rights during the previous session. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.46 percent, or 594.66 points, to close at 40,168.07 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan repeats verbal warning to yen bears, BOJ keeps dovish tone
Japan continued its jawboning on Thursday to stave off further yen declines, with the government's top spokesperson renewing a warning that Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter excessive ... ( read original story ...)
Towering sculpture helped build “powerful” relationship between Tasmania and Japan
It was one of many ambitious projects, led by Japan relationship manager for Tourism Tasmania Ken Takenaga, which pushed tourism beyond mainland Australia. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Shares sink 1.1% on ex-dividend day
TOKYO stocks dropped in early trade on Thursday after investors locked in dividend rights during the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lower on ex-dividend selling, profit-taking after highs
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning, with investors offloading shares after locking in dividend rights before the end of the current f ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t rule out any options on currency moves, says government spokesman
Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday the administration would not rule out any options to counter against excessive currency moves. The government is watching currency moves with a high ... ( read original story ...)
Why good news for Japan may be bad news for hedge funds
When the Tokyo stock market closed on Wednesday afternoon, the sun was shining, a weekend of cherry blossoms lay in prospect and the once leaden-footed Topix index — the broad benchmark of corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo drift-off
Hotel Toranomon Hills, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and the first in Asia, debuted on Dec 6, 2023, setting a new benchmark for luxury and sophistication. Located at the heart of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)