However, further intervention would take place under new leadership, with Masato Kanda’s stint as Japan’s top currency diplomat ending on Tuesday. Financial regulation expert Atsushi Mimura took over ...
Summer sumo tour may be tough for wrestlers, but it’s a boon for fans
The last Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to be held in the steamy Dolphins Arena is in the books. Starting in 2025, the July meet will be hosted at the city’s brand new (and hopefully better ... ( read original story ...)
JD Vance says Simone Biles shouldn’t be praised for quitting Tokyo Olympics in poorly-aged resurfaced clip
JD Vance criticized the media for supporting Simone Biles during her ‘weakest moment’ after withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG Q1 profit drops slightly after accounting change
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) booked a 0.4% drop in first-quarter profit due to a change in reporting period at an overseas subsidiary and equity-method affiliate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan, Honda to research software platform together
TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Japanese automakers Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: Japan shares fall after rate rise and stronger yen
The yen was the best-performing major currency in July, appreciating 7.3 per cent versus the greenback. On Wednesday, the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to 0.25 per cent from a range of zero to 0.
Stock market today: Asian benchmarks are mixed as Tokyo sips on strong yen
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday as Tokyo’s benchmark plunged as the U.S. dollar sank against the yen. Regional investors are also digesting the rally on Wall Street that came on hopes ...
Nagoya high school allows students to wear makeup on Fridays
Aichi Commercial High School in Nagoya has revised its rules to allow students to wear makeup on Fridays, part of a broader movement to reassess overly strict school regulations and involve students ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel Q1 net profit down 11%, beats estimates
Nippon Steel , Japan's biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday its first quarter net profit fell 11% from a year earlier to 157.6 billion yen ($1.05 billion), beating estimates. ( read original story ...)
Tourist splurge in Japan creates new headache for luxury brands
Tourists are flocking to Japan to scoop up high-end clothes and handbags at a discount thanks to the weak yen currency. Luxury goods companies like Louis Vuitton parent LVMH would rather they stayed ... ( read original story ...)
Uncertainty looms over ride-hailing plans for 2025 Osaka Expo
A flood of tourists from Japan and overseas is expected to visit the Osaka Expo, which will open in April next year and run for six months. ( read original story ...)
Parkway Life REIT acquires Osaka nursing home for $20.7m
...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this ... ( read original story ...)
Boxing-Harrington and Fereira make history, set up Tokyo rematch
Three years after Britain finished second overall in the boxing competition in Tokyo with six medals, the country was left reeling on Wednesday after Chantelle Reid became the nation's fifth straight fighter to be eliminated at the Paris Olympics. ( read original story ...)
From Dubai to Bangkok, these are the top 5 cities and developments to add to your property portfolio
From Dubai to Tokyo and Sydney, here are the top five luxury properties that you can add to your portfolio and call it home. ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Estate Shares Slump Most Since 2020 on Rates Concern
Japan’s real estate shares tumbled the most since March 2020 on concern mortgage rates will increase and sap demand after the nation’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate. ( read original story ...)
What Is Nikkei Cuisine And Where Does It Come From?
Nikkei cuisine has been growing in popularity around the world, here's a brief history on how and where it originated, and what makes it unique.