There was a bit of nervousness ahead of the Bank of Japan's Friday policy decision. It will take investors awhile to forget the day in late July when the central bank's interest-rate hike unwound the ...
The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (YORUF)
Market open. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Off-the-Road ("OTR") tire business to ... ( read original story ...)
Sony Announces Full PlayStation Lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2024
After a five-year absence from the Tokyo Game Show, Sony confirms its return for the 2024 edition and announces an exciting lineup. ( read original story ...)
How to watch Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 livestream
Want to catch up on the latest Xbox has to offer at Tokyo Game Show 2024? Here’s how you can watch the official livestream. ( read original story ...)
Cracking down on bad-faith buyers
A surge in religious properties coming up for sale has Japanese authorities worried that prospective buyers are not interested in them for heavenly purposes. Rather they fear many are out to dodge ... ( read original story ...)
Is China following Japan’s economy and stock market?
Since a 2021 peak, roughly “$6.5 trillion has been wiped out from Chinese and Hong Kong” shares – the value of Japan’s entire stock market. While much of the world struggles with inflation, China has ...
Nintendo, Pokémon Co. Sue Japanese Game Developer for Patent Infringement
Pokémon won a $15 million suit in Shenzhen intermediate courts against Chinese game developers over the game Pocket Monster Reissue. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inflation Firms To 2.8% Ahead Of BoJ Rate Decision
Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.
Japan top FX diplomat says watching for any build-up of yen carry trades, NHK reports
In July, Mimura took over as vice finance minister for international affairs, a role that oversees Japan's currency policy, succeeding Masato Kanda. Yen carry trades, which involves borrowing yen at a ...
“Prepare to be sick of me in this”: Naomi Osaka flaunts her unique Nike jacket while en route to China Open, dons Dalmatian face mask on plane
Naomi Osaka recently flaunted her latest Nike jacket while traveling to Beijing. The Japanese will start her China Open campaign, which begins on 25 September. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for beating girlfriend at their home Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Friday arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, who is in her 30s, at their home. Police said the man, a used car dealer, is accused of ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion – Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a massive amphibious operation to conquer Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Japan and China End Dispute Over Nuclear Plant Wastewater
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the two countries have achieved a "level of mutual understanding." ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue ‘Palworld’ developer for patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company (TPC) have begun legal action against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular open-world survival game "Palworld." The companies filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Gains Fade Amid Firmer Yen After BOJ Holds Rates
Japan's Nikkei share average saw early gains fade as the yen firmed following the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The central bank upgraded its assessment on consumption, while Governor Kazuo Ueda is expected to cautiously hint at future rate hikes,
Tokyo Metro on track for Japan listing in October
Tokyo Metro's expected listing date is Oct. 23 with a tentative price of 1,100 yen a share, the company said Friday. A final price will be set on Oct. 15.