While oil prices have slipped from the highs seen earlier from Russia’s war in Ukraine, the sharp weakening in the yen is likely to keep upward pressure on imported fuel costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan police superintendent arrested for alleged secret filming of high schooler on train
A superintendent at central Japan's Aichi Prefectural Police was arrested March 28 for using a smartphone to allegedly covertly film a femal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 7,846 COVID cases on March 29
The Japanese capital reported 7,846 coronavirus infections on March 29, after reporting 4,544 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Biden invites Tokyo, Beijing athletes to White House in unique event
US President Joe Biden has invited more than 800 Olympians and Paralympians from the Tokyo Summer and Beijing Winter Games to the White House in early May, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan conferred “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete” to Matiur Rahman
The Government of Japan has conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete” to Matiur Rahman, one of the founders of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI), in ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-What would Japan’s currency intervention to combat a weak yen look like?
Vice finance minister for international affairs ... Aside from such verbal intervention, Japan has several options to stem excessive yen falls. Among them is to directly intervene in the currency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says communicating closely with U.S. on FX issues as yen hits 6-year low
Japan and the United States agreed to closely communicate on currency issues, Japan’s top currency diplomat said on Tuesday in the wake of the yen’s decline to six-year lows against the dollar. “We ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weak yen, drop in crude oil futures
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as a weak yen against the U.S. dollar lifted exporter shares, while worries over soaring inflation ... ( read original story ...)
These Tokyo train stations are getting a Harry Potter transformation
We’re a little over a year away from the scheduled opening of Tokyo’s very own Harry Potter attraction, known officially as the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat feels govt appreciation will motivate young athletes
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist shuttler Pramod Bhagat who was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri the country fourth-highest civilian award said the a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans exports of luxury goods to Russia
New regulation covering luxury cars, jewelry, artworks part of sanctions over Ukraine war, to take effect on April 5 - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Yen takes a breather as Bank of Japan swings into bond market
The yen fought to regain a footing on Tuesday, recovering a little from heavy selling as some traders start to see risks of official pushback if Japan's currency falls much further. ( read original story ...)
Safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines in Japan
The assessment of the efficacy and safety of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in actual practice is extremely important, and monitoring efforts are being implemented worldwide. In Japan, a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn't happen. ( read original story ...)
Weak demand, cautious price-setting keeping Japan inflation low – BOJ’s Amamiya
Japanese households' weak pent-up demand and companies' cautious price-setting behaviour are likely among factors keeping inflation low, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)