TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Candidates in Japan's ruling party leadership election on Saturday underlined the importance of bolstering ties with like-minded partners in Asia and beyond to cope with the rise of ...
Toni Storm to challenge Mayu Iwatani for IWGP Women’s title at Stardom event
Toni Storm has a shot to win the IWGP Women’s Championship next month. Storm challenging Mayu Iwatani for the title has been added to Stardom’s Nagoya Golden Fight event on October 5 at the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is one of the only countries that isn’t fed up with housing costs
Some experts have pointed to Japan, where housing costs are lower than peer countries, as a potential model for solutions the US could adopt. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leadership Hopeful Takaichi Calls for BOJ to Keep Easing
One of the leading candidates to become Japan’s next prime minister said it was too soon for the Bank of Japan to move away from an ultra-easy policy, as the nine lawmakers set to contest this month’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s incredible new plan for 200mph bullet trains that don’t even have a driver
Officials said they would soon be testing the 200mph train on a route where most tasks would be automated with plans for an entirely driverless line. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM hopefuls agree on Kishida’s economic push but differ on how to do it
The top 9 contenders for leadership of Japan's LDP make their case for why they should be the ones to succeed Kishida Contenders for Japan's ruling party leadership, who are vying to become the next ...
Court grants Japan nationality to Afghan refugees’ child in rare move
A high court has granted permission for a Japan-born baby daughter of Afghan refugees to be given Japanese nationality, rescinding a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM hopeful Takaichi warns BOJ against raising rates
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Saturday the central bank should maintain ultra-low interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan TV producer arrested for allegedly punching train station staff in the face
A producer at a subsidiary of public broadcaster NHK was arrested on Sept. 13 on suspicion of repeatedly punching a JR Shibuya Station staff ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gears up for 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago
Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka — one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a business hub than a tourist destination -- is gearing up to host next year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka splits with coach Fissette
Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Parts Ways with Coach Wim Fissette After Four Years
Naomi Osaka announced her split from coach Wim Fissette after four years together, during which she won two Grand Slam titles. The decision follows Osaka's return to the tour after her maternity break ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as yen strengthens
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday after a stronger yen weighed on export-oriented stocks, while gains in chip-related stocks limited losses. The Nikkei fell 0.68% to close at ...
Japan’s PM hopeful Takaichi urges BOJ to avoid raising rates
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Friday the central bank should not raise interest rates yet as ...
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces split with coach
The four-time Grand Slam champion has struggled to put together victories since she returned to the WTA Tour at Brisbane in January. ( read original story ...)
Japan August inflation seen accelerating, boosting case for BOJ rate hike: Reuters poll
Japan's consumer inflation rate likely picked up for the fourth straight month in August, a Reuters poll of 20 economists showed, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and keeping ...