Tokyo Gas , Japan's biggest city gas provider, on Tuesday forecast a 40% drop in net profit for the year to March 2027, citing higher electricity procurement costs in its power retail business amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Takaichi to visit Vietnam, Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will visit Vietnam and Australia from May 1 through 5. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru revealed the itinerary at a news conference on Tuesday. In Vietnam, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo's Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees' workload. For a start, the ... ( read original story ...)
From property viewing to mortgage: How foreigners actually buy property in Japan
Learn how foreigners actually buy property in Japan, from property viewing to mortgage. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (JST) on May 23 (Saturday). Host: Dovetail Inc. Date: May 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank makes hawkish hold as board split widens
The Bank of Japan extended its rate pause but signaled that hikes are firmly on the table as it raised inflation forecasts and more board members pushed to tighten policy settings.
Tokyo stocks mixed, Nikkei down on profit-taking in tech shares
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday, with the Nikkei index falling as investors locked in gains in heavyweight technology shares followi ( read original story ...)
5 days in Tokyo: A Sacramento Traveler’s Guide to Temples, Ramen and Unforgettable Meals
Planning a trip to Tokyo? Get the most out of five days there with this simple guide to the best eats and attractions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split of 32-37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
TOKYO -- A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Three Bank of Japan members call for a rate hike; yen rises while bitcoin falls
Markets are pricing in a possible rate hike in June after the Bank of Japan’s 6–3 split vote to keep policy unchanged. Here’s what it could mean for bitcoin.
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split up to 37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio ( read original story ...)
Japan government weighs golden share to maintain Tepco oversight, TV Tokyo says
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering a "golden share" plan for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) that would give it veto rights over key decisions as the utility seeks partners, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds its key rate steady amid worries about the Iran war and energy prices
The Bank of Japan has kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 0.75%, citing concern over higher prices for oil and other products due to the war in Iran. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds rates but raises inflation views
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% but raised inflation forecasts and trimmed growth views as it warned about the impact of a spike in energy prices..
Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady while raising inflation forecast on Iran war worries
The decision to keep rates steady came in a split 6-3 vote, and was in line with Reuters-polled analysts' estimates.
BoJ policy decision LIVE: Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.75%; 3 board members call for rate hike
Most economists expect the BOJ to keep the policy rate steady at 0.75% at the end of its two-day meeting today, even as the yen hovers near levels that have prompted past interventions.
Bank of Japan flags economic risks, traders eye potential policy shifts
The Bank of Japan said recent trade policy actions are affecting domestic prices through foreign exchange fluctuations. The probability of a rate cut at the April 2026 meeting is priced at 0.1% YES, ...