Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said today he expects any bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on exchange rates to be based ...
Japan’s 20-year bond auction gets weakest demand since 2012
TOKYO] Ayai Tomisawa Japan’s auction of 20-year bonds got the lowest demand since 2012, pointing to market concern about who will buy as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) dials back its huge debt holdings. Read ...
Yoshinoya bets on ramen for global domination by 2035
TOKYO >> Japan’s Yoshinoya said today it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a third business pillar along with ‘gyudon’ beef bowls and udon noodles. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama city govt, companies look to help elderly live longer, healthier with makeup
TOKYO: The Yokohama city government and companies are encouraging the elderly to apply makeup and care for their skin, hoping this will lead to good health and improved quality of life. ( read original story ...)
Candlelight illuminates Osaka this June during one night of art, music and markets
Nishi-Umeda Candle Days will fill the park and streets with candle installations, live concerts, workshops and more ... ( read original story ...)
Four arrested under Tokyo’s strict yakuza gang laws – but not for the reason you think
Think of Japan’s famed yakuza gangs and you might think of heavily tattooed men getting into bloody fights – the stuff of action films and video games. But last week four men were arrested in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb in morning as exporter issues sought on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks climbed Tuesday morning as exporter issues were bought on a weaker yen, but gains were limited as some investors remaine ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kato Plans Bessent Meet to Discuss Topics Including FX
Japan’s Finance Minister said he’s arranging a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week to discuss topics including currency matters, triggering further gains in the yen.
Osaka Expo to offer visitors cool rest area in electric bus from June
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition hopes visitors will use the bus to avoid heatstroke in the summer heat. ( read original story ...)
Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday there was no change to Tokyo's stance of demanding an elimination of U.S. tariffs in bilateral trade negotiations. Tokyo will not rush ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-US to base talks on past FX agreement, Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he expects any bilateral meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on exchange rates to be based on their shared view that excessive ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to trade mixed as investors parse Moody’s U.S. downgrade
With this downgrade, Moody’s has joined the ranks of other major rating agencies. S&P made the first move in 2011, and Fitch followed suit in 2023. ( read original story ...)
MGM’s Osaka resort faced regulatory, cost hurdles, but still on track for 2030 opening – Ed Bowers
MGM Resorts International’s flagship integrated resort in Osaka project has officially broken ground last month, and despite having faced complex regulatory hurdles and rising construction costs, it ... ( read original story ...)
Gunze Apparel Business Establishes Sustainable Supply Chain
The apparel business has had a substantial footprint domestic and overseas markets since its establishment in 1934. Gunze Apparel pursues "Comfort Solutions for Life" in its apparel products because ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Billionaire Accused of Defrauding Creditors, Propelling Industry’s 2022 Collapse
Creditors’ lawsuits allege the crypto winter began earlier than believed, and with actions by Digital Currency Group’s founder, Barry Silbert.
Senate to try again to advance crypto bill after Democratic opposition tanked first vote
The Senate is trying again to take a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.