Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Wednesday, with the Nikkei index briefly rising more than 2 percent, as buying was spurred by hopes ...
Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with the United States
When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his US counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will ...
Ronaldo rested and returning attention to Asian Champions League title
On Saturday, he'll be leading Al-Nassr against Japan-based Yokohama F.Marinos in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals. The Riyadh club, still yet to win a continental championship, is ... ( read original story ...)
Former England coach Steve Holland sacked by Yokohama F. Marinos after just four months in charge
Holland, 54, won just one of his 11 league games in charge of the side, leaving them Japanese side in 19th position in the 20-team J-League. ( read original story ...)
BOJ calls on Japan banks to be vigilant against trade policy risks
Japanese banks must monitor various risks associated with high levels of uncertainty over global trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing tries to woo an uninterested Tokyo over joint tariff fight
Chinese Premiere Li Qiang sent Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a letter asking that they “fight protectionism together,” according to local reports Tuesday, as both countries face potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fanuc says it cannot provide FY2026 forecasts due to tariff uncertainties
Japanese robotics company Fanuc Corp said on Wednesday it was not able to report its forecasts for the current fiscal year ending in March 2026 due to "numerous uncertain factors" including U.S. ( read original story ...)
BOJ says Japan banks need to be vigilant amid financial market volatility
Japanese banks need to watch out various risks as the volatility in global financial markets has increased due to uncertainties over trade policies, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime. The couple then ... ( read original story ...)
VIDEO: Tasting Tokyo: Inside the kitchens of the world’s foodie capital
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot
Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach. ( read original story ...)
Cantor nears $3 billion crypto venture with SoftBank and Tether, FT reports
Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and chair of brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald, is partnering with SoftBank , Tether and Bitfinex to create a multibillion-dollar bitcoin acquisition vehicle,
Bitcoin Tops $91K as Trade Optimism Fuels Crypto Rally But Demand Headwinds Remain
Altcoins led by ETH, DOGE, SUI followed BTC higher as Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on U.S.-China trade boosted risk appetite.
Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back
Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.
BYD to enter Japan’s ‘mini’ EV segment in 2026
TOKYO -- Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is preparing to enter the Japanese market for lightweight minicars, which is dominated by domestic manufacturers, as early as 2026, Nikkei has learned.
charter flights exclusive entry passages celebratory performances…ACLE 2 Team’s eyes are on J-League World Cup-class support
League's 'special support' is drawing attention. The J-League is Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F, who will play in the ACLE quarterfinals tournament starting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 26th ... ( read original story ...)