Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's then-leader to understand Donald Trump as they navigated contentious issues while riding around in golf carts. Now, as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drifts as chip gains offset Uniqlo owner’s retreat
Japan's Nikkei share average oscillated between small gains and losses on Tuesday, as gains in chip-related stocks offset declines by heavyweights such as Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing and Nissan Motor.
After beating Naomi Osaka, Caroline Garcia gets better of Coco Gauff in Miami
US Open champion and third-seeded Coco Gauff is out of the Miami Open, beaten in three sets by No. 23 Caroline Garcia 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 on Monday. Garcia defeated her second straight Grand Slam champion ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar dips, yen draws support from Tokyo’s jawboning
The dollar was on the back foot on Tuesday, owing to profit taking and pressured in part by a slightly stronger yen as Japanese government officials continued with their jawboning to defend the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-officials of alleged Chinese ‘police station’ in Tokyo not indicted
One of the women was suspected of falsely claiming that her sex-related business was a chiropractic clinic in order to receive COVID-19 subsidies. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it won’t rule out any steps to stem weak yen
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, echoing a warning from the ... ( read original story ...)
12-language translation device runs at station in Tokyo
An automatic translation machine that can handle 12 languages has been installed at a subway station in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to improve convenience for tourists from abroad. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat as gains locked in amid buying on optimism
Tokyo stocks opened flat Tuesday, as moves to lock in gains after a recent rally were offset by buying amid continued optimism for Japanese equities. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-officials of alleged Chinese police base in Tokyo not indicted
Tokyo prosecutors said Monday they have decided not to indict two Chinese women for fraud in a case that garnered attention due to th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, in the latest move away from the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?
Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations
Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation steady in February
Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation held steady at 2.1% in February, suggesting companies continued to pass on rising labour costs thanks to prospects for sustained wage gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister says he won’t rule out any steps to stem weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he would not rule out any measures to cope with the yen's weakening, echoing a warning from Japan's top currency diplomat. "Rapid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan promises an aggressive electrification push to cut costs and boost global sales
Nissan has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs. ( read original story ...)
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan
In 2023, this east Japan metropolis for the first time in nine years claimed the top spot as Japan's port of call for cruise ships. ( read original story ...)