Yen Falls—but Tokyo May Not Intervene This Time

Japan's currency has neared the level that triggered yen-buying intervention by Tokyo last year, but economists say the government may stay on the sidelines this time. The yen changed hands at 144.10 ... ( read original story ...)

Brewery leak turns sea red in Japan

Visitors to a beach resort city in southwest Japan got a shock on Tuesday when they woke to discover the usually crystal-clear sea had turned an ominous shade of red – after a local brewery sprung a ... ( read original story ...)