Japanese stocks fell on Monday, tracking Wall Street's slump from the previous session as investors braced for more signals of global recession, although tourism-related shares performed well ...
Soccer: Former Japan, Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura to retire at end of season
Former Japan and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura, currently at Yokohama FC in the J-League second division, is set to retire at the end ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM hints that decision on next BOJ chief still months off
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hinted on Monday that a decision on a successor to Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda may still be months away, offering no timeline and no names of potential ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is opening its second official Japan store in Osaka
The Daimaru Umeda outlet will be offering an extensive selection of games and character merch including Super Mario ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Traders Speculate on Possibility of Stealth Intervention in Yen
Tokyo’s yen watchers continued to speculate whether Japan conducted a stealth intervention last week, zeroing in on the volatility seen after Thursday’s surprise US inflation data.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps up warnings over rapid yen moves after G20
Japanese authorities kept up their warnings to the market on Monday of a firm response to overly rapid yen declines, after a fall late last week to a 32-year low and meetings of global financial ... ( read original story ...)
This photo shows Japan’s rising sun flag on a submarine from April 2016, not from recent drills
A photo of Japan's naval flag hoisted on a submarine has circulated on social media along with a claim in Korean that it shows the controversial ensign on display during South Korea's joint military ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: Japan’s Kishida vows to launch investigation of Unification Church
The Brazilian president pounced on Lula’s mismanagement of allocated time in the final section of the debate to launch an almost six-minute long monologue that played up the ties between Lula’s ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Lazarus behind years of crypto hacks in Japan: Police
Japan has put a notice out for Japanese-based crypto companies to be on the lookout for any potential cyberattacks from North Korean hacking group Lazarus.
Japan’s Suzuki: No change in our stance in dealing with FX moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi is back on wires, via Reuters, stating that the government has no change in its stance in dealing with FX moves. His comment comes after he earlier said they are ...
BOJ recommits to easing, Japan warns of action to fight volatile yen
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday reiterated his unwavering commitment to maintaining ultralow rates to support the fr ...
Japan PM to pick most appropriate person as next BOJ chief
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday he would pick the most appropriate person to take up the governorship of the central bank next April, suggesting the decision could wait until just ...
16 Most photo-worthy spots in Nagoya!
Nagoya, Japan, is most famous for its many temples and shrines. Guests should see these places as they offer a serene and scenic atmosphere. One of the city's most famous shrines is the Atsuta Shrine. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower, yen weak vs. dollar after 32-year low
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday after declines on Wall Street, while the yen remained weak after hitting a new 32-year low near the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top currency diplomat: will respond to excessive FX moves
Japan will respond firmly to excessive currency fluctuations, its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said, following the yen's sharp fall to a 32-year low to the dollar. "Each country would respond ...
Group of 100 in fistfight at Tokyo skyscraper restaurant
Police were called to a restaurant in a Tokyo skyscraper Sunday after a mass brawl broke out among a group of some 100 customers who ... ( read original story ...)