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.
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.
BTS’ Last Adventure: Jimin and Jungkook’s Hilarious Moments Before Going to the Army
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook shared their thoughts on their last trip together before enlisting in the military. ( read original story ...)
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 ( read original story ...)
‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s first same-sex reality show, hopes to normalize LGBTQ romance in the country
Socially conservative Japan seems to be in no rush to follow its neighbors in East Asia and roll out the pink carpet to the LGBTQ community or recognize same-sex marriages. But where the Japanese entertainment industry is slowly heading, ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Lays Down the Law
Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged
The Bank of Japan left its short-term policy rate unchanged Friday as it examines how the economy and markets are digesting its most recent interest-rate increase.
Bank Of Japan Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, but governor Kazuo Ueda said further hikes remain on the cards if the economy grows as predicted.
Man acquitted of fraud sues Japan gov’t claiming prosecutors hid evidence to convict him
A man who was acquitted of fraud has sued the Japanese government claiming that prosecutors hid evidence inconvenient to them in alleging hi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)