While we’re sad to see it go, we hope the store will inspire other mega brand mashups. Who knows? Perhaps we’ll see Muji and Mos Burger or Loft and Yoshinoya team up next. For more major attractions ... ( read original story ...)
Our new PM will have a timing nightmare for Quad talks in Tokyo
Three of the world’s most powerful leaders will be in Japan next week for talks on how to manage China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Australia’s PM is also invited, but who will it be? ( read original story ...)
PM Modi to participate in Quad Leaders Summit in Tokyo on 24th May; To hold bilateral talks with US President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo on the 24th of this month at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. US President Joe Biden, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to unveil boost in defense spending at Biden summit -TV Asahi
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce an increase in defense spending at a summit next week with U.S. President Joe Biden, TV Asahi said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inflation Tops 2% for First Time in 13 Years
Consumer prices in Japan rose at a pace above 2% for the first time in more than 13 years, a sign of how higher costs of energy and raw materials are hitting even the world’s most inflation-resistant ... ( read original story ...)
Share Market Live: SGX Nifty hints Dalal Street headed for gap-up open; eMudhra IPO to open
Ahead of today's session, Nifty futures were trading 211 points, or 1.34%, higher at 15,996, signaling that Sensex, Nifty to open higher. ( read original story ...)
Japan Ministry of Finance official arrested for suspected assault – NHK
Senior MOF official Heihachiro Ono, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the arrest, is accused of hitting and kicking another passenger on the subway ... ( read original story ...)
Winning her mental battle, Osaka’s focus turns to form, fitness
PARIS-Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness. The former world No 1 pulled ... ( read original story ...)
IOC reallocates Tokyo 2020 men’s 4x100m relay bronze to China
The International Olympic Committee IOC has awarded the Tokyo 2020 men 4x100m relay bronze to China after previous silver medalist ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning on dip-buying after Nikkei’s plunge
Tokyo stocks were higher Friday morning as investors scooped up battered shares after the Nikkei index's plunge the previous day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 309.52 points, or 1.17 percent ... ( read original story ...)
PM Narendra Modi to attend Quad Summit in Tokyo
US President Joe Biden hosted Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga at the White House on September 24. ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation hits seven-year high
Japan's core consumer prices posted their biggest jump in seven years in April, official data showed Friday, as global commodity prices soared and the yen slumped against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Quad summit eyes unity on China, if not Ukraine
The leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States meet in Tokyo next week seeking common ground on countering China, despite differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Sudden Price Spiral Warning Issued Over Major Stablecoin As Bitcoin And Ethereum Bounce From Crypto Crash Lows
A Barclays strategist has warned tether could be hit by a price spiral if holders rush to sell it "quickly before its price falls even ... ( read original story ...)
Japan April consumer prices post biggest jump in over 7 years
Japan's core consumer inflation in April rose above the central bank's 2% target, hitting a more than seven-year high as increases in energy and commodity costs are causing broader price hikes that ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Need to Learn to Invest Before It’s Too Late
Assets remain in cash and savings but, for a country full of retired people, pensions may not be enough to keep up with inflation. ( read original story ...)