Confidence among some of Japan's biggest firms has rebounded for the first time in more than a year, a key central bank survey showed Wednesday, as a sliding yen boosted hopes for their profits. The Bank of Japan's Tankan report -- a quarterly survey of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers' mood improves to hit to one-yr high – BOJ tankan
Companies also maintained their upbeat spending plans, the Bank of Japan's "tankan" quarterly survey showed on Wednesday, reinforcing market expectations that the Bank of Japan will hold off on expanding stimulus measures in the coming months. But service ... ( read original story ...)
Japan demands halt to US Osprey flights after crash
Japan on Wednesday demanded that the US suspend flights of its controversial US Marine Osprey aircraft after one appeared to crash land off the southern island of Okinawa. Late Tuesday, five crew members aboard the MV-22 Osprey were injured when the tilt ... ( read original story ...)
Will Japan take a gamble on casinos?
The first casinos in Japan are likely to appear only in 2022 if the bill gets passed in parliament, says Jesper Koll, CEO at WisdomTree Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan major manufacturers' confidence rebounded last quarter: BoJ
Business confidence among Japan's largest manufacturers posted the first rebound in over a year last quarter, a central bank survey showed Wednesday, as the falling yen handed good news to exporters. The reading for big manufacturers' sentiment came in at ... ( read original story ...)
No Japan advisory against Bangladesh travel anymore, says Finance Minister Muhith
“I have met Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso during my three-day state visit to that country. He said there was no need for a discussion because the government has already removed the advisory. “There is no longer any reservation in Japan about the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Corporate Sentiment Rises for 1st Time in Six Quarters
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for the first time since June last year as the fall in the yen improved prospects for company earnings. Key Points Sentiment among large manufacturers rose to 10 from 6 three months ago (est. ( read original story ...)
Osaka kindergarten teaches prewar ideals, Imperial Rescript
Tsukamoto kindergarten, in Osaka, introduced the rescript 15 years ago, although school officials say it is not intended to fuel nationalism. “What we’re aiming to foster in education is patriotism or ‘Japanese-ism,’ expanding Japan’s spirit all ... ( read original story ...)
Gambling shares up on Japan casino vote
Shares in some of the world's biggest gambling firms have rallied after the legalisation of casinos in Japan moved a step closer. A parliamentary panel approved a long-awaited bill, effectively meaning it is guaranteed to become law, possibly as soon as ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese tourist dies at Australia's Great Barrier Reef
An elderly Japanese woman has died while snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef, in the fourth tourist death at the Australian attraction in a month. The 75-year-old was pulled from the water on Tuesday at Moore Reef, about 45km (30 miles) from Cairns. ( read original story ...)
US Osprey aircraft crashes off Okinawa coast in Japan
The US maintains two Osprey squadrons in Japan, according to Reuters ... it could have fallen on where we are living," local resident Yuri Soma told Kyodo news agency. Local anger against the US military has intensified in recent months after a civilian ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas gifts arrive at International Space Station, thanks to Japan
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA.—Christmas gifts arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, courtesy of Japan. A Japanese cargo ship pulled up at the orbiting lab four days after launching. The capsule — called Kounotori, or white stork — contains ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches ‘Space Garbage Truck’ Into Orbit to Clean Up Space Debris
The outer space could do with some cleaning up, and a Japanese space vehicle has a solution. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently launched into orbit a space junk collector to clean up space debris. Kounotori, which means stork in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ survey shows cheaper yen lifts Japan business sentiment
TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among Japan's automakers and other big manufacturers has improved slightly, according to the latest quarterly survey by the Japanese central bank. The Bank of Japan's "tankan" survey for December showed its measure of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asahi expands in Europe with AB InBev beer deal
Also reaching outside Japan, Sumitomo Corp agreed last week to buy Ireland ... “The deal has become very expensive,” said John Colley, a professor at Warwick Business School, but he added AB InBev, known for its frugal culture, could exceed its ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas delivery at space station, courtesy of Japan
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Christmas gifts arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, courtesy of Japan. A Japanese cargo ship pulled up at the orbiting lab four days after launching. The capsule -- called Kounotori, or white stork -- contains ... ( read original story ...)