MUFG Bank Ltd. is promoting Teppei Ino to Tokyo head of global markets research, replacing veteran foreign-exchange market expert Minori Uchida, according to a person with direct knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
Despite defense buildup, Japan’s arms industry struggles
The dozens of Type 90, or “Kyumaru,” tanks rumbling through recent shooting drills on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido exemplify the challenge its arms makers face both at home and overseas as the ... ( read original story ...)
Three Planes to Fly Potatoes to Ease Japan French-Fries Shortage
(Bloomberg) --U.S. freight forwarder Flexport Inc. will help fly three planes loaded with potatoes to Japan, where a shortage of spuds has caused McDonald’s in the country to ration french fries. ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore to wind up Japan units
Genting Singapore is the operator of the Resorts World Sentosa casino complex in Singapore. In Tuesday’s announcement, the gaming firm said its Japan units “were placed under members’ voluntary ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron may account for 90% of new COVID-19 cases in Osaka in by mid-January
The advisory board warned that the number of people who need to be hospitalized may increase rapidly due to the spread of the omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: FC Tokyo defender Watanabe headed to Belgium
FC Tokyo center back Tsuyoshi Watanabe is moving to Belgian Jupiler Pro League first-tier club KV Kortrijk, the J-League first-divisi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slip after Nikkei hits 1-month high previous day
Tokyo stocks fell on Wednesday morning as investors locked in gains after the benchmark Nikkei rose to a one-month high the previous day, with losses in other Asian markets also dragging down their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan maps out plan for disposal of Fukushima’s contaminated water
Japan's government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat after Nikkei hits 1-month high previous day
Tokyo stocks opened nearly flat Wednesday as buying on higher U.S. shares was offset by investors locking in gains after the benchmark Nikkei rose to a one-month high the previous day. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.25 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.25 percent at 28,995.73 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.19 percent at 2,001.14. TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested for fatally beating mother in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 57-year-old woman on suspicion of fatally beating her 82-year-old mother at their home last week. According to police, Yu Inoue punched her mother, Kiyomi, ... ( read original story ...)
Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo provides activity space for community, celebrates area’s history
Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo serves as a recreational space where the community can gather and take part in a wide range of activities. Plus, the center celebrates the region's rich history. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Japan and China agree to launch military hotline
Plus, surge in Japanese industrial output, Russia’s unprecedented crackdown on dissent, and the misunderstood New Year’s classic ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Tokyo: The 21-year-old dog that might be the oldest in Canada (PHOTOS)
Meet Tokyo, a 21-year-old mix between a Chihuahua and a Jack Russell Terrier, who might be the oldest dog in Canada. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka arrives in Melbourne ahead of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka touched down in Melbourne on Tuesday ahead of the 2022 Australian Open, which gets underway Monday, Jan. 17. ( read original story ...)
Pacific island nations probe digital currencies with Tokyo startup
Four Pacific island nations have started to consider issuing their own digital currencies with Tokyo-based startup Soramitsu providing assistance with the feasibility studies. ( read original story ...)