JAPAN’S Nikkei closed at a more than five-month high on Wednesday (Dec 20) as caution on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance faded after the central bank offered no hints on when it would exit its ...
Japan aims to trim budget for first time in 12 years, 2024-25 draft shows
Tax revenue is estimated to come to 69.6 trillion yen, slightly overshooting this year's estimate, which would help keep Japanese government bond (JGB) issues next fiscal year relatively low at around ...
Japan’s Nov exports fall for first time in three months
Japan’s exports in November fell for the first time in three months dragged down by China-bound chip shipments, underscoring worries that slowing overseas economies may deal another blow to the ...
Richard Yap and family explore the beautiful city of Nagoya in Japan
Richard Yap and his family are enjoying the beauty of Nagoya City in Japan! On Instagram, Richard shared some lovely snaps of him with his wife Melody and daughter Ashley strolling the streets of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court overrules Okinawa governor, hands Marine airfield decision to Tokyo
A Japanese court sided with Tokyo on Wednesday and wrested permitting approval for a Marine Corps runway at Camp Schwab away from Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba delists after 74 years on Tokyo stock market
Decade of upheaval and scandal brought down one of Japan’s biggest brands, triggering buyout and an uncertain future ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo toilet culture that inspired Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’
Japan's Oscar entry is by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. His new film, "Perfect Days," is inspired by the country's unique public toilet culture. ( read original story ...)
US flies a bomber for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North’s long-range missile launch
The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party hit by scandal over undocumented political funds
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades, involving millions of dollars in undocumented political funds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new industry minister pledges chip sector support
Japan's new industry minister on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting efforts to revitalise the country's chip manufacturing base, which have included subsidies for Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month high as BOJ gives no hint on policy shift
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index hit a one-month high on Wednesday as caution on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance faded after the central bank offered no hints on when it would exit its negative ...
AI helps design better polycrystalline electronics: Study
Polycrystalline is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the screens of our smartphones and computers to the metals and ceramics in our cars. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo infrastructure development to cost $67.5 billion: gov’t
The Japanese government on Dec. 19 unveiled the overall cost of hosting the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, putting infrastructure developmen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from this year's 1.1%. ( read original story ...)
Healthy Kai Sotto eyes B.League action for new team Yokohama in 2 weeks’ time
Young Filipino big man Kai Sotto is expected to finally see action in two weeks' time after recovering from a back injury that has kept him out of action for the 2023-24 Japan B.League season. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya axes New Year’s Eve countdown for fourth year in a row
SINGAPORE: Tokyo’s Shibuya district has cancelled its New Year’s Eve countdown for the fourth year in a row due to concerns over “safety and security at the event”, which typically draws about 100,000 ... ( read original story ...)