The twilight creeps over Tokyo’s bustling Kabukicho district as the neon lights begin to twinkle, casting a vibrant glow on the throng of junior high and high school students congregating in its many ... ( read original story ...)
Weighty issue: Japan Airlines lays on extra plane after sumo wrestlers make aircraft too heavy to fly
Concerns over fuel capacity with 27 120kg wrestlers onboard led to national carrier taking the ‘unusual step’ of transferring sumo rikishi to another flight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s Support at Lowest Yet Ahead of Special Elections
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is at its lowest since he took office, according to a series of polls a week ahead of two special elections that are likely to sway his decision on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia emerges as a promising haven amid the crypto winter
The crypto conference held in Singapore in September attracted an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 attendees, filling the island state with an even greater number of blockchain enthusiasts who hopped in ...
Asian stocks weak as Middle East tensions persist, Nikkei tumbles
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks retreated on Monday as concerns over the Israel-Hamas war kept risk sentiment weak, with Japan’s Nikkei index leading losses amid jitters before key inflation data ...
Japanese shares trade sharply lower as Middle East tension rises
Japanese shares traded sharply lower on Monday, dragged by chip-related shares, with risk appetite being hurt as tensions in the Middle East escalated.
A Shift in Power: Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election Results
In the bustling city of Tokyo, where towering skyscrapers meet ancient temples, an election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly recently took centre stage. The election saw a riveting contest unfold, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop sharply in morning amid Mideast conflict
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell sharply in the morning, reflecting investor moves to avert risks amid growing uncertainty about the global economy after the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified over ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Market Retreats Amid Middle East Tensions
The morning of October 16th in Tokyo was not marked by the usual hustle and bustle of traders, brokers, and analysts. The usual frenetic energy gave way to a subdued atmosphere, more akin to a storm ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised for weaker open as investors look ahead to China GDP, Japan inflation data
China will release its third-quarter gross domestic product, while Japan's inflation data and South Korea's rate decision are also expected this week.
Japan households’ inflation expectations rise slightly, Bank of Japan poll shows
Japanese households' inflation expectations rose slightly in the three months to September, a central bank quarterly survey showed on Friday.
Yokohama FM’s Missed Opportunities: A Semifinal Defeat in YBC Levan Cup
The floodlights at the stadium flickered to life, casting long shadows on the pristine green turf. The stage was set for an epic clash between two titans of Japanese football – Yokohama F・Marinos and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Urban Forest Dream and Miami’s Artistic Golden Age: A Tale of Two Cities
A new dawn was breaking over Tokyo, a city known for its blend of tradition and modernity. The sun’s first rays glanced off the glass and steel skyscrapers while the ancient temples and gardens basked ... ( read original story ...)
68-year-old man arrested after stabbing couple at Nagoya community center
Police in Nagoya said Sunday they have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed a man and his wife at a community center. According to police, the incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
This is Japan’s secret plan to pump its stock market
Cracking the whip on corporate lethargy, Japan is flexing its muscles and upending the corporate world with a bold “name and shame” strategy to juice up its stock market. The Japan Exchange Group, the ...
Business owner Violet Pacileo trades in Tokyo’s crazy finance scene for rural Kochi
Though many daydream about packing in that stressful city life and moving to the deep countryside, the realities of making such a change are something else entirely, especially when you have a family ...