Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as a tech-led rally overnight on Wall Street lifted their Japanese peers but gains were capped ahe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA signs new LNG deal with Russia’s Sakhalin-2
Japan's JERA has signed a deal with thenew operator of the Sakhalin-2 energy project in Russia to maintain long-term deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a spokesperson for the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka headlines as Pan Pacific Open returns after Covid
Home favourite Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo next month, organisers said on Friday, as the tournament returns for the first time since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 18,423 more coronavirus infections on Aug. 26
Japan's capital reported 18,423 COVID-19 cases on Aug. 26 after marking 23,129 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.8 million on Abe’s funeral despite opposition
Japan will spend $1.83 million on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government said on Friday, despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Record 176 people in Tokyo die of COVID in one week
A record 176 people in the Japanese capital died of COVID-19 in the week from Aug. 16 to 22, according to the metropolitan government. ( read original story ...)
Japan to pledge around $30 bln in African aid at conference – Sankei
Japan is set to promise some $30 billion in aid for African development at a conference to be held in Tunisia this weekend, the Sankei Shimbun daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output likely fell back into contraction in July
Japanese factories likely cut back output in July after the prior month's near double-digit surge, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as manufacturers struggled to shake off the drag from supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Revives Nuclear Power
Perhaps Tokyo’s decision will cause the Germans to rethink too. ( read original story ...)
Why Is This Colorful Little Wheel Suddenly Everywhere in Japan?
A few years ago, a colorful new accessory suddenly began to appear on the lapels of dark-suited salarymen across Japan: a small badge, shaped like a roulette wheel and divided into 17 rainbow-colored ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Aug core CPI rises 2.6% from a year earlier – govt
Core consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of nationwide price trends, rose 2.6% in August from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday. TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Core consumer prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Pledge Around $30 Billion in African Aid at Conference – Sankei
Japan is set to promise some $30 billion in aid for African development at a conference to be held in Tunisia this weekend, the Sankei Shimbun daily reported on Friday. The aid, which will centre ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo nightlife and a unique stadium: Ben Verlander’s Japan diary
In the latest dispatch from Japan, Ben Verlander attends a Yakult Swallows game, explores Tokyo nightlife and meets some more fans. ( read original story ...)
PSVR 2 Will Be Playable at Tokyo Game Show 2022
Attendees of Tokyo Game Show 2022 will be among the first to go hands (and head?) on with Sony’s upcoming PSVR 2 virtual reality headset, as announced by Capcom. Yes, Capcom. Surprisingly, the first ... ( read original story ...)
Enjoy an American-style meal at Harry’s Sandwich Company in Tokyo
At Harry’s Sandwich Company in Tokyo, the décor includes baseball memorabilia from the San Francisco Giants, a model trolley car and photos of famous city landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2022 gets new demo of Street Fighter 6 featuring Guile, Juri & Kimberly
Attendees of TGS 2022 will be the first to get a chance at playing Guile, Juri, and Kimberly in the latest demo build of Street Fighter 6. ( read original story ...)