Tokyo Vice' producer Alex Boden reveals how Japan's new tax incentives and production infrastructure are drawing Hollywood to Japanese locations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rate, Expects Inflation to Stay Near 2% Target
The Bank of Japan held its policy interest rate steady as widely expected, while reaffirming that it’s on track to achieving the goal of stable inflation and economic growth.
Hello Kitty turns 50 with new exhibition in Tokyo
Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new exhibition marking the milestone opens in Tokyo's National Museum called 'As I change, so does ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda returns to Q2 profit as drugmaker recovers from impairments
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical returned to profitability in the second quarter following large impairment losses a year earlier and is restructuring to cut costs. ( read original story ...)
We bought abandoned Akiya houses in Japan from £5k each – now we Airbnb them
Amid a low fertility rate and ageing population, around nine million houses lie empty across Japan - but now they are attracting foreigners keen to start a new life ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Strong First Half FY2024 Results and Raises Full Year Outlook
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced earnings results for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (six months ended September 30, 2024), with continued momentum in its Growth & Launch Products ...
2024 TOTO Japan Classic TV Schedule: Wednesday Start Time, How to Watch Live Stream, Tee Times & Pairings
The 2024 TOTO Japan Classic will take place in Otsu, JPN at Seta Golf Club, with the course playing at 6,616 yards as a par-72 and a $2M purse on the line. The competitors will aim to repeat Mone Inami's success after he claimed the top spot at this event the last time it was ...
Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut
A win for the baseball superstar’s Los Angeles Dodgers “will be seen as a victory for Japanese baseball and the Japanese nation,” one expert said. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps interest rate steady amid uncertainties
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DBS: Japan’s mid-term growth outlook looks good, political turmoil is not a sell signal
DBS Group’s Taimur Baig says that political uncertainty poses yen risks but strong growth makes Japan Inc. a solid market bet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mount Fuji breaks record for no snow in October
Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese island of Honshu, is still lacking any measurable snow, extending a record for no snow in October, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
Chani felt stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a teacher. "I just can't keep going on this treadmill. I've got to change something," she told BI. ( read original story ...)
FTX’s Nishad Singh gets no jail time for role in crypto fraud
Former FTX executive Nishad Singh was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release on Wednesday, becoming the fourth ex-employee of the collapsed crypto exchange to be punished.
Asia markets set for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan decision, China factory activity figures
Asia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open on Thursday as investors look to the Bank of Japan's rate decision, as well as key business activity figures from China. Economists polled by Reuters ...
Japan September factory output rises more than expected
Japan's factory output in September rose 1.4% from the previous month, versus a median market forecast for a 1% rise, government data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Worries for Japan economy after election shock
Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, ... ( read original story ...)