Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering replacing scandal-tainted reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba as early as Monday, ANN reported on Friday. Akiba is currently under fire for his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Speeds Up, Supporting BOJ Shift Expectations
Japan’s key inflation gauge further accelerated to the fastest pace since 1981, an outcome that will continue to fuel speculation the Bank of Japan will surprise markets again with policy change down ... ( read original story ...)
Popular announcer embezzles 40 million yen in “labor union dues” by dipping into “pooled funds
TBS and CBC's flamboyant announcer, Ryo Eda, was accused of embezzlement...! The amount of money was a staggering sum! The amount has been refunded, but even the CBC employees cannot hide their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on fears over US monetary tightening
Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by concerns over prolonged monetary tightening in the United States and prospects of w ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: “Santa drops in Tokyo” — Japan embraces upcoming lively Christmas
A pedestrian wearing a Santa hat is seen at the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) TOKYO, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The streets of Tokyo are brimming with a lively ... ( read original story ...)
Audit finds Tokyo Olympic costs 20% higher than announced
The cost of the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is 20% higher than organizers said when they announced official cost figures more than a year ago ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation hits fresh 40-year high, eyes on BOJ policy
Japan's core consumer inflation hit a fresh four-decade high as companies continued to pass on rising costs to households, data showed, a sign price hikes were broadening and could keep the central bank under pressure to whittle down massive stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Japan Flips Nuclear Policy, Proposes Building New Plants
The Fukushima disaster of 2011 soured Japan on nuclear energy, leading the island nation to rely less on atomic power and more on imported fossil fuels. But with an intent to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open down on fears of prolonged U.S. monetary tightening
Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data fueled concern that the Federal Reserve will maintain powerful monetary tightening for a long period. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
After the Fukushima disaster, Japan swore to phase out nuclear power. But not anymore
Japan adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster. ( read original story ...)
‘Avatar 2’s high-speed frame rates are so fast that some movie theaters can’t keep up
As Bloomberg first noted on Monday, multiple movie theaters in Japan experienced severe technical issues stemming from their projectors simply not being modern enough to handle Avatar 2’s playback ... ( read original story ...)
25-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Made An Estimated $51.1M In 2022, And Only $1.1M Came From Tennis
Naomi Osaka being inspired by Serena Williams, along with the 23 Grand Slam singles champion’s guidance, is coming full circle. ( read original story ...)
Picture-perfect and delicious: Tea house in Tokyo is a floral delight
The tea house is easy to spot. It’s covered inside and out, and wall-to-wall, with fresh and artificial flowers for a visually stunning effect. ( read original story ...)
Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website
International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets will be made available on Jan. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) through Ghibli Park’s official international website for reservations from March 15 to April 30. ( read original story ...)
COLA Reinstated for Service Members in Japan for the First Time In Months
The Department of Defense told Military.com in an emailed statement on Wednesday that with the yen bouncing back this week, making goods more expensive for troops and their families, the COLA is being reinstated in time for the holiday season. ( read original story ...)
Japan looks into claim that China running covert police stations
The government in Tokyo is investigating a report that China has set up covert police stations inside Japan, amid similar checks by authorities in European countries, the United States and Canada. ( read original story ...)