Naomi Osaka, 26, will be returning to the Japanese Billie Jean King Cup team next month for the first time since 2020, the team announced. Between April 12-13, Japan will travel to Kazakhstan for ... ( read original story ...)
These 6 artists from L.A. to Osaka made poster art of Shohei Ohtani for us
For the Los Angeles Times’ special section on “The Journey of Shohei Ohtani,” we commissioned five artists to create portraits of the baseball megastar. All of the stories in the section can be found ... ( read original story ...)
Axe Management Partners Completes Purchase of Three Osaka Hotels from CapitaLand Ascott Trust
They are centrally located in the prime district of Honmachi Osaka with close proximity to Osaka Metro stations, and within walking distance to commercial districts and the renowned Shinsaibashi ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-The BOJ won’t sway Japan’s trillions of investment abroad
Even as the Bank of Japan prepares for a pivotal change in monetary policy, analysts say much more will need to be done to materially shift the roughly $3 trillion of yen Japanese investors have ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index jumped 2.4% to 39,639.27. Markets are awaiting a decision by the Bank of Japan on Tuesday on whether to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years. ( read original story ...)
What the End of Japan’s Negative Interest Rates Means
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to end its negative interest rate regime, the world’s last. The measure was adopted to encourage bank lending, spur demand and nurture inflation. Now the program’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms are set to arrive in one week
According to the latest forecasts, Tokyo's cherry blossoms are expected to flower around March 24, with the pink blossoms reaching their peak bloom by March 31. These dates are right on par with what ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Shares open 2.05% higher as yen slides
TOKYO shares opened higher on Monday as investors cheered the yen’s slide with their eyes on the Bank of Japan’s possible upcoming interest rate hike. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs now expects the Bank of Japan to hike rates Tuesday
Goldman's Japan economist Tomohiro Ota cited stronger-than-expected salary gains at the annual "shunto" wages negotiations and subsequent Japanese news reports of an exit from negative rates at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan core machinery orders fall more than expected, fuel economic uncertainty
Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in January on the back of a weak manufacturing sector, data showed on Monday, prompting the government to downgrade its view on the indicator for ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Early From Tokyo to Washington
Iconic cherry trees in Japan and the US are blossoming earlier as climate change brings warmer temperatures, upending a fixture of the spring calendar in major cities. No country is more associated ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South
North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to waste’: Japan Inc set to step up outbound M&A
By Makiko Yamazaki, Scott Murdoch and Kane Wu TOKYO/SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Japan Inc's pursuit of overseas deals is set to accelerate as the country's corporate giants come under pressure to ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan's efforts to reboot its ... ( read original story ...)
Miami Open Draw: Naomi Osaka Faces Obstacle From Fellow Mother Elina Svitolina as Coco Gauff Clash Might Get Evaded Once Again
While the desert tour is now over, it is time for the fans to look forward to the Miami Open, where the best ATP and WTA stars will be holding grounds soon enough. As the draws for the tournament were ... ( read original story ...)
FBI returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan following Massachusetts family’s discovery
The FBI says it has returned 22 artifacts to Japan after a Massachusetts family found them in the personal effects of their World War II veteran father. ( read original story ...)