The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 390 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
As China Tensions Smoulder, Japan and Australia Move to Sign Defense Treaty
Japan pact will allow troops to freely enter each other’s countries for exercises without having to negotiate terms each time. ( read original story ...)
Giant Wall Installations Tease New Episodes from ‘Attack on Titan’ The Final Season Part 2
The official website for the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 has revealed that staff has put up art installations with Easter eggs for the anime’s next five episodes in Tokyo, Osaka, and ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly fall as tech stocks slump on Wall Street
Asian benchmarks mostly slipped Wednesday as technology shares in the region echoed a similar drop in the sector on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weak yen, capped by COVID-19 worries
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains made with buying in export-oriented shares on the weakening yen were capped by ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. Prime ministers Scott Morrison ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign historic defense treaty
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. ( read original story ...)
Japan Power Price Jumps to One-Month High on Tokyo Snow Forecast
Japan’s wholesale power rate jumped to the highest level in a month amid forecast signaling parts of Tokyo could see snow on Thursday, which could boost demand for heating. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okinawa sees doubling of COVID-19 cases, considers emergency steps
Japan's Okinawa region appeared to be the epicentre of a new coronavirus surge with cases more than doubling on Wednesday from the previous day, as officials considered imposing emergency steps to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index opens flat
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened flat today as investors digested the impact of a cheaper yen against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 edged down 0.05 per cent, or 15.79 points, to 29,286.00 in early ... ( read original story ...)
Tuna Sold for $145,290 in Tokyo Is Still Third Straight Drop
A giant bluefin tuna was auctioned at a lower price for a third straight year in the ceremonial first sale at Tokyo’s fish market on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office vacancy to rise significantly in 2023
Blame it on oversupply and underwhelming demand. Gone are the days when office spaces were easily getting tenants regardless of the building’s specifications. JLL says following the government ... ( read original story ...)
US-Japan ties moving forward on all fronts
The past year has witnessed a stronger US-Japan alliance following Biden's entry into the White House on Jan 20, 2021. During the four years of the administration of his predecessor, Donald Trump, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. ministers to hold ‘two-plus-two’ talks on Friday
Japan's foreign and defence ministers will hold talks with their U.S. counterparts in a "two-plus-two" format on Friday to discuss security issues, Japan's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign security cooperation treaty
Australia and Japan are set to sign a treaty to beef up defence and security cooperation at a virtual summit on Thursday, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancelled trips to Australia and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia to Sign Defense Pact in Move That May Irk China
Australia and Japan will sign a “historic” treaty that will further strengthen defense and security cooperation during a virtual leaders’ summit on Thursday, in a move that could further inflame ... ( read original story ...)