Can Tokyo become a truly global financial centre?

Japan has endeavored to develop its capital, Tokyo, as one of the major global financial centers - circulating domestic capital and capital from abroad and invite foreign financial institutions and firms to establish businesses in Tokyo - for many decades. ( read original story ...)

Japan reappoints Mori as top financial services regulator

TOKYO, July 4 Japan reappointed Nobuchika Mori, known for his sharp criticism of the financial services industry, as the country's top financial regulator for a third consecutive term. The government said on Tuesday it appointed Mori, a 60-year-old career ... ( read original story ...)

Totti will join Tokyo Verdy or return to Roma, says club chief

Speaking on Sunday, the president of Tokyo Verdy, Hideyuki Hanyu, said he had been told MLS was no longer an option for Totti. "I'm currently hearing from the agent that there are only two options now for Totti, either to stay at Roma or play at Verdy. ( read original story ...)

Japan NIKKEI 225 Fell Midday View on Friday July 7

FOREX INVESTOS NIKKEI 225 Fell Midday NIKKEI 225 decreased 65 points or 0.32% to 19929 on Friday July 7 from 19994 in the previous trading session. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38915.87 in December of ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese port city serves bonito ‘shockingly’ fresh

KOCHI, Japan -- Fresh fish is not exactly hard to find in Japan. But as far as veteran chef Fujio Nakahira is concerned, when you're making a common bonito dish called tataki, only the freshest of the fresh will do. For that, he advises, the western island ... ( read original story ...)

Japan hit with deadly floods and landslides; 18 dead

according to Japanese state-run NHK news agency. Fifteen people died in Fukuoka and three in Oita Prefecture. An evacuation order remains in effect for nearly 105,000 people. Aerial television footage shows how rivers overflowing with water ripped through ... ( read original story ...)

Japan flood deaths rise to 15 with 14 missing

The death toll from heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan this week has risen to 15, officials said Saturday, as rescue workers reached isolated villages where at least 14 others are missing and feared dead. Heavy rain warnings are still in place for ... ( read original story ...)