A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday for allegedly brandishing scissors on a train that travels between Tokyo and adjacent Saitama P ... ( read original story ...)
US futures slip and world shares are mixed as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged
European shares are mixed after markets advanced in Asia. U.S. futures turned lower early Friday. The Bank of Japan kept its key interest rate unchanged, as expected.
Japan’s finance minister watching FX closely, no comment on rate checks
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday she was watching currency markets closely, but declined to comment on speculation among traders that authorities had ...
Historic: Air Canada to launch new shortest-ever nonstop flights to Asia
Connecting continents: Air Canada's latest nonstop service sets records. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Islands Access Diversification Project
To evaluate Hachijojima’s suitability as a destination for overseas business jet operations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a demonstration project in the summer of 2025 using a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s bond moves matter more than crypto sentiment for investors now
Japan’s yield surge is reshaping the gold–Bitcoin narrative, with analysts framing BOJ intervention as the key liquidity catalyst.
Tokyo stocks end higher as concerns over U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday, supported by easing concerns over trade frictions between the United States and Europe, while the B ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond vigilantes are sending a warning governments can’t ignore, Yardeni says
The yields on Japan's long-term debt pulled back early on Wednesday after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged investors to remain calm. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Stabilizes as BOJ Keeps Rates Unchanged amid Slowing Inflation
The crypto market shows signs of stability as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) holds its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday. Bitcoin advances towards $90K ...
Crypto market bill nears Senate markup after Trump’s nod
Senate crypto bill advances as Trump highlights momentum on regulation.
Kyushu’s Nagoya Castle: Ruins that make visitors feel like Indiana Jones
Atop a small mountain on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula northwest of Karatsu City, the ruins of a castle built more than four centuries ago look out over the Genkai Sea toward Korea. Image: Vicki L ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Caught Off Guard by Angry Comments from Opponent After Beating Her at Australian Open
"I guess that emotions were very high for her," the four-time Grand Slam winner said ( read original story ...)
‘Sorry she was mad about it’ – Osaka beats Cirstea
Naomi Osaka receives a frosty handshake from Sorana Cirstea after she beat the Romanian to reach the third round of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is dissolving the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%. ( read original story ...)