Inflation in Japan’s capital grew more than expected in January, data showed on Friday, heralding a similar rise in nationwide inflation and a higher chance of monetary tightening measures by the ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital hits near 42-year high, keeps BOJ under pressure
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer prices in Japan's capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose 4.3% in January from a year earlier, marking the fastest ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates flight from Tokyo to Dubai lands with an extra passenger. Guess how
A passenger experienced labour and delivered a baby in midair while travelling on an Emirates flight on 19 January, The flight from Tokyo-Narita to Dubai International landed with an additional ... ( read original story ...)
New complex with stores, hotel linked directly to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to open Jan. 31
A complex directly connected to Haneda Airport's Terminal 3 will fully open on Jan. 31, with the aim of enhancing the airport's presence as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 classification to a less serious disease on May 8
Japan is planning to downgrade its coronavirus classification on May 8. The country will revise its COVID-19 protection guidelines as well. ( read original story ...)
Hi-Fi Rush is a Fresh Start for Tango Gameworks After Ghostwire: Tokyo’s Lukewarm Reception
Hi-Fi Rush's bright and energetic aesthetic could signal a fresh start for Tango Gameworks following Ghostwire: Tokyo's lukewarm reception. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tried to Build a Hydrogen Society. It Backfired Spectacularly.
Japan has long been a leader in hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology. Companies like Toyota plan to build entire cities entirely powered by hydrogen. A new report from an environmental think-tank ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand’s dual athlete Leslie seeks Paralympic spotlight after missing Tokyo 2020
Leslie, a Paralympic swimming champion and wheelchair rugby player, withdrew from New Zealand’s Paralympic team at Tokyo 2020 so he could be with his wife who was expecting their second child amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Intel Satellite to Watch North Korea, Disasters
Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve natural disaster response. ( read original story ...)
Borrowing to drive Japan’s debt over 1,100 trillion yen for first time -draft
Japan's government debt will top 1,100 trillion yen ($8.47 trillion) for the first time at the fiscal year end in March 2027 as the country remains heavily dependent on borrowing, a draft estimate ... ( read original story ...)
Former Tokyo 2020 President warns Japanese Government over support for Ukraine in war with Russia
President Yoshirō Mori has warned his country’s Government not to give too much support to Ukraine, predicting that they will be ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest seven with possible links to robbery spree
Police in Tokyo have arrested seven people in connection with the robbery last year of cash worth over 270,000 dollars from a home in a Tokyo suburb. The arrests are part of a widening police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters
Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea as part of Tokyo’s effort to build up i ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt debt to top 1,100 trln yen for 1st time as borrowing grows -draft
Japan's government debt will top 1,100 trillion yen ($8.47 trillion) for the first time at the fiscal year end in March 2027 as the country remains heavily dependent on borrowing, a draft estimate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to downgrade coronavirus classification on May 8 – NHK
Japan is set to downgrade its classification of COVID-19 to that of a less serious disease on May 8, revising its measures against the coronavirus such as relaxing guidance that people wear masks in ... ( read original story ...)
IMF warns of market impact of abrupt Bank of Japan policy change
Fund points to ‘significant upside risks’ to inflation and calls for flexible approach to controlling bond yields ... ( read original story ...)