Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 in a move that marked a historic shift in monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Moving giant Gundam stages final shows in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Fans are rushing to Yamashita Pier here to marvel at the life-size moving Gundam robot one last time before the crowd-pleasing exhibition ends on March 31. ( read original story ...)
Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open third round
The star hit 16 aces and dug deep to save seven break points, but also struggled to capitalize at key moments. ( read original story ...)
This touring Ghibli exhibition is now in Yokosuka, just outside of Tokyo
Explore the world of Ghibli and its iconic characters at the Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition in Yokosuka Museum of Art ... ( read original story ...)
Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine
From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, his hugely popular Tokyo shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for. ( read original story ...)
IU dazzles Yokohama on the second leg of her 2024 world tour
IU, the renowned South Korean singer-songwriter, delighted her Japanese fans at the Yokohama Arena during her '2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN YO ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Japan’s prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as the North urged Japan to show sincerity toward improving bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
PH checks report 2 Filipinos linked to Tokyo couple’s death charged
The Philippine government is verifying reports that two Japan-based Filipinos have been indicted for murder and trespassing over an elderly couple's death in ... ( read original story ...)
15m-high snow sculpture helped build ‘powerful’ relationship between Tasmania and Japan
When a 15-metre-high snow sculpture took centre stage at a snow festival in Japan, it helped form a surprisingly powerful relationship between two islands — Hokkaido and Tasmania. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Seeks To Reclaim Top Rank In Miami Open Win
Naomi Osaka is reclaiming her throne in tennis, advancing to the third round of the Miami Open after defeating No. 15 seed Elina Svitolina. ( read original story ...)
Caroline Garcia dumps Naomi Osaka out of Miami Open to set up last-16 tie against Coco Gauff
Caroline Garcia defeated Naomi Osaka 7-6 (4) 7-5 in the third round of the Miami Open. Coming into the match, Osaka had won all four sets played in Miami after beating Elisabetta Cocciaretto and No. ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff advances to Miami Open fourth round vs. Garcia, who beat Osaka
Third-ranked Coco Gauff came from behind in the first set to beat Océane Dodin 6-4, 6-0 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open for the second time in her career. Gauff won 10 straight games ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index renews record high at close
TOKYO: Tokyo’s key Nikkei index ended at another record on Friday after Wall Street stocks also hit fresh highs ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as gains locked in after Nikkei all-time high
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as investors locked in gains after the Nikkei index closed at an all-time high late last week. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bucks private equity slowdown in Asia-Pacific with deal value soaring 183% last year
In 2023, the total deal value for the Asia Pacific region declined more than 23% to $147 billion from a year earlier, Bain & Company said in its report. Japan though, was an outlier with deal value ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top currency diplomat Kanda says yen weakness doesn’t reflect fundamentals
Japan's top currency diplomat said on Monday that the yen's current weakness did not reflect fundamentals, in the latest warning about the yen's "big slide" against the dollar. ( read original story ...)