By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Economic Revitalisation Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday he hoped the Bank of Japan works closely with the government to durably achieve its 2% inflation target. ( read original story ...)
Asia Bankers Club Expands into Japan Real Estate Market Through Strategic Appointment by TAKARA LEBEN
Asia Bankers Club today announced its official expansion into the Japan real estate market through a strategic collaboration with TAKARA LEBEN (a MIRARTH Holdings Group company), a top-tier Japanese comprehensive developer, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as dip buying centers on AI, chip shares
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, with the Nikkei stock index climbing over 2% after its drop the past three straight trading days spurred m ... ( read original story ...)
Jung Kook Celebrates His Calvin Klein Collaboration in Tokyo
Last week, K-pop sensation Jung Kook of BTS made a Tokyo pit stop on his world tour with the band, taking over Calvin Klein’s Harajuku flagship to celebrate his first-ever fashion collaboration. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bear trouble rises, leads to mass school closure near Tokyo
A roaming bear has triggered an unprecedented alert in Japan's Utsunomiya City, forcing authorities to close 94 schools and heighten safety measures for residents. The incident comes as Japan witnesses a record surge in bear sightings, ( read original story ...)
One Piece backs Japan national team in a special way for FIFA World Cup 2026
One Piece joins Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a unique collaboration, bringing anime excitement to the national team's journey. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon bombshell — Rybakina pads her schedule with one more warm-up alongside Andreeva and Osaka
Elena Rybakina will be hoping to bounce back quickly after a disappointing French Open campaign. Rybakina, currently ranked world number two, suffered an early exit in Paris, falling to Yuliia ... ( read original story ...)
Shoplifting suspects in Nagoya sought after throwing MEGA Don Quijote clerk from car hood
Police in Nagoya are searching for a man and a woman after a fleeing driver carried a discount store employee on the hood of a car before throwing him to the street ... ( read original story ...)
Founder Of Tokyo-Based Developer Open House Targets Smooth Succession
Shares of Open House jumped 38% in the past 12 months, boosting Arai’s net worth by $400 million to $2.4 billion. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Supplies Advan V61 as OE for 2026 Mazda CX-5
Yokohama Rubber said it is supplying its Advan V61 tires as original equipment to Mazda Motor Corp. for the Mazda CX-5. ( read original story ...)
Community mourns Alabama student found dead in Japan. What to know
Loved ones and community leaders are mourning the death of James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Alabama student who disappeared on a family trip to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after magnitude 7.8 quake off PH
Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and U.S. authorities. ( read original story ...)
Nearly 100 Schools Shut in Japan as Bear Evades Police for Days
A bear's presence in Utsunomiya, Japan, has initiated a significant search operation and led to the closure of nearly 100 schools. Spotted multiple times throughout the city, the bear has raised safety concerns among residents. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sends Sweet Message To BFF Taylor Townsend After American Wins French Open 2026 Title
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has sent hearty congratulations to her beloved friend Taylor Townsend after the American put up a dominant doubles performance to lift the Roland Garros title with her Czech ... ( read original story ...)
Anwar arrives in Tokyo to bolster Malaysia-Japan ties, attend Nikkei Forum
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Tokyo on Monday (June 8) for a three-day official visit to Japan aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting economic cooperation between the ... ( read original story ...)
Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake in region
Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake strikes near the Philippines - Tsunami warnings have now been downgraded in Japan following the earthquake ( read original story ...)