Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Fishery, Banking and Marine Transport sectors led shares lower.At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.26%.The best ...
Foreigners’ bank accounts used in fraud in Japan triple since 2020
Police in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, have reported a surge in the misuse of bank and other accounts held by foreign nationals in phone scams, nearly tripling over the past three years.
$463 mil. in unsecured COVID loans in Japan irrecoverable, total may hit $6.64 bil.
A total of 69.7 billion yen (about $463 million) in unsecured financial assistance provided by government-affiliated financial institutions t･･･ ...
Women’s group to join Japan shrine festival featuring near-naked men
A group of local women is expected to join the bamboo grass offering ritual of the Hadaka Matsuri, or naked festival, held every February at･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair returns to Nagoya and increases flights for winter 2024
Finnair presents its schedule for 2024 by reactivating a non-stop service to Japan and increasing frequencies on several European routes. The schedule also feat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gas Storage Rebounds Amid Record November Heat in Tokyo
Japan’s gas inventories are rapidly refilling as record-warm autumn weather reduces the need to heat homes and offices. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game ‘The Legend of Zelda’
Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda.” The Japanese maker behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday said it's financing the movie with Sony Pictures Entertainment. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Teams up with Crypto Exchange for Stablecoin Project
The Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ will join forces with one of the nation’s biggest crypto exchanges for a new stablecoin offering.
Tokyo stocks end down on weak energy, banking issues
Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, led by selling of energy-linked and banking stocks on a fall in oil futures and long-term interes ( read original story ...)
New island emerges after underwater volcano eruption south of Tokyo
A small new island has emerged near Iwoto Island, about 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo, following underwater volcanic eruptions occu ( read original story ...)
Unification Church in Japan offers to set aside up to $67 million in a compensation fund
The Unification Church’s Japanese branch has announced plans to set aside a fund up to 10 billion yen ($67 million) to cover possible compensation for people seeking damages they say were caused by the group’s manipulative fundraising tactics. ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jones interested in Japan job but says no offer yet: reports
Eddie Jones would "definitely be interested" in coaching Japan but has yet to receive an offer, Japanese media quoted the former England and Australia boss as saying. "I've had no offer, let's be ... ( read original story ...)
The Ministry of External Affairs in Tokyo values India-Japan’s strategic ties
Japan's strategic ties - Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan arrived in Tokyo and stated that India and ( read original story ...)
LIVE: G7 foreign ministers meet in Tokyo
The Group of Seven foreign ministers are now meeting in Tokyo to discuss global concerns including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war and China-related issues in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises on corporate earnings outlook, Nintendo shines
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's strong finish overnight and as investors scooped up Nintendo and other stocks with strong earnings outlook.
Kaya-Iloilo falls to Yokohama anew in AFC Champions League
Iloilo came so close to producing a first-ever point in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League on Tuesday after conceding a late goal in a 2-1 home loss to Japanese side Yokohama F. ( read original story ...)