U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a trip to the Japanese city of Nagasaki with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a G-7 summit visit next year, media reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
North Korea threatens strong military step against Japan
North Korea is threatening to take "a resolute and decisive military step” against Japan while it slammed Tokyo’s adoption of a national security strategy as an attempt to turn the country into an agg ( read original story ...)
Yen soars to 4-month peak, global markets jolted after surprise Bank of Japan policy tweak
TOKYO - The yen surged to a four-month peak against the US dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stunned markets by deciding to review its yield curve control policy and widen the trading ... ( read original story ...)
Faxes and floppy disks: Japan’s bureaucracy needs an upgrade
For a country where emoji were invented, Japan’s bureaucracy remains steadfastly analog. © Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters People watch Sony’s robotic dogs, known as Aibo, d ... ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 Live: TSB fined over IT failure, Japan policy shift hits markets
Evening Standard FTSE 100 live.jpg . Shares in Tokyo have fallen sharply after an unexpected move by the Bank of Japan signalled the beginning of the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo City, Japan Olympic Committee to pause promotion of Sapporo Winter Games bid – Kyodo
The city of Sapporo and the Japan Olympic Committee will be pausing active promotion of Sapporo's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics for "a while", Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo expresses ‘strong concern’ over Chinese naval vessel in Japanese waters
Tokyo lodged diplomatic complaints with Beijing over alleged intrusions into Japanese territorial waters by a Chinese naval vessel, according to the Japanese government. ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. discussing Biden visit to Nagasaki in 2023 – Kyodo News
Japan and the United States are discussing a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to Nagasaki in 2023, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Gains 2%, Stocks Drop as Bank of Japan Allows Benchmark Bond Yields to Rise
The BOJ unexpectedly lifted the cap on the 10-year Japanese government bond yields to 0.5% from 0.25%, ending the prolonged period of near-zero yields.
Central African Republic delays crypto token listing, cites ‘market conditions’
The Central African Republic, which adopted bitcoin as legal tender in April, said on Monday it had delayed listing its national cryptocurrency token, citing "current market conditions" and "marketing ...
The yen surges against the dollar after the Bank of Japan sets the stage for ending its era of ultracheap borrowing
The yen rose after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly adjusted controls on 10-year government bond yields, which could let long-term interest rates rise.
Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak
The central bank widened the yield on 10-year bonds and increased its monthly asset purchases in hopes of reviving a stagnant domestic bond trade.
Bank of Japan shocks global markets with bond yield shift
Global markets were jolted overnight after Japan unexpectedly raised the cap on 10-year Japanese government bond yields, sparking a sell-off in bonds and stocks.
Bank of Japan Lets a Benchmark Rate Rise, Causing Yen to Surge
The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.
Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior’s passion for Japan
A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French designer's fascination with Japan and the country's influence on his pieces. ( read original story ...)
Want to do revenge travel in Tokyo? Here’s what you need to know
If you want to go shopping in Tokyo, bring your passport. Tourists can shop tax-free in many stores in the city! ( read original story ...)