“I knew exactly what was going through (Lee’s) head,” Biles said. “I dealt with that in Tokyo. So I just knew that she needed some encouragement and somebody to trust her gymnastics for her and to believe in her. “Because I’ve been in her shoe ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuclear authority to make key ruling on Fukui plant restart, NHK says
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) is expected to decide on Friday whether to allow the restart of a plant that lies above a fault line, state broadcaster NHK reported, marking a key ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital perks up, demand-driven price growth soft
CORE inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank. Read ...
Nikkei Tumbles Most in Three Years on Concerns of AI Bets, BOJ
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average entered a technical correction as an AI-driven rally in technology shares went into reverse and concerns grew that the Bank of Japan may be poised to hike interest ...
Expectations High for Japan’s Bank Results to Spur Stock Rally
Japanese lenders will report quarterly results that for the first time fully reflect the end of negative rates, with investors expecting solid earnings that will recharge a stock rally.
Japan calls for vigilance against excessive FX fluctuations at G20
Japan has warned of the need to be increasingly vigilant to excessive foreign exchange fluctuations driven by speculation at a Group of 20 meeting, top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Thursday.
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after sell-off; Tokyo and U.S. inflation data in focus
Inflation in Japan's capital city of Tokyo is widely considered a leading indicator of price increases in the country. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Quickens, Keeping BOJ Hike Option in Play
Inflation in Tokyo accelerated for a third month in July, keeping the door open to a possible interest rate hike when the central bank’s policy board meets next week. Consumer prices excluding fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open slightly lower on tech falls
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday, weighed down by technology issues tracking declines of their U.S. counterparts overnight, but losses were limited by buybacks after the Nikkei index ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo proposes record minimum pay increase
TOKYO: Japan’s labour ministry has proposed a record increase ... have already had to raise pay to stop employees from leaving, despite a lack of improved business conditions. Around 60% of smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Data Due On Friday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release July figures for Tokyo-area inflation, setting the pace for a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity. In June, overall Tokyo inflation was up 2.3 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Sendai to turn off Japan’s last 3 ‘UFO’ traffic lights, but similar set remains in Nagoya
SENDAI -- Japan's last three sets of "UFO-style" traffic lights will be removed from intersections in this Miyagi Prefecture capital at the end of July due to aging, but in fact, a similar set is ... ( read original story ...)
Let cosplayers in layers of clothing take breaks in intense heat, Japan artist urges
A cosplay artist in Japan is calling on people to help allow breaks for cosplayers wearing layers of clothing and battling the intense summer heat for hours at outdoor photo shoots.The season has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest village tries to attract new, younger residents
Nearly one-third of Japan’s population is over 65, making it the oldest country in the world. Small rural towns nationwide are seeing these demographic changes most acutely as younger residents leave ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase adds three board members, including OpenAI executive
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added three new members to its board of directors, including an executive from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, as the company steps up its efforts to sway U.S. crypto policy,
Jersey City to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs, the Latest Pension to Dive Into Crypto
The question on whether Crypto/Bitcoin is here to stay is largely over + crypto/Bitcoin won,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop in a tweet.