TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday that Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the Philippines on what equipment to offer to Manila and when to sign an agreement under Tokyo's official security assistance programme. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen slides broadly as BOJ policy tweak seen inadequate
The yen slumped across the board on Tuesday, dropping to a fresh 15-year low against the euro and a new one-year trough versus the dollar, after a small step by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) toward ending years of monetary stimulus failed to appease some investors who had expected a bigger move. ( read original ...
Yokohama unveils Geolandar CV 4S
Yokohama has unveiled the new Geolandar CV 4S, a comprehensive all-season tyre for crossover SUVs. The demands on tyres for SUVs are varied and challenging, as they need to be able to take on all road ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Huge Crowd Flock To Celebrate 2023 Halloween In Osaka
Huge crowds flocked to the popular Osaka spot to experience the famous costume-wearing revelry on Tuesday, October 31, Halloween night. Since it coincided with the third game of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire treats 1,200 employees plus families to Tokyo Disney trip for company anniversaries
Workers from Citadel's Asia-Pacific offices got to hit up Tokyo Disney with their loved ones on Ken Griffin’s dime as they commemorated a pair of recent milestones. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares rebound as BoJ tweaks yield policy
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the Bank of Japan only tweaked its loose monetary policy. The benchmark Nikkei index, which traded lower before the central bank’s decision, firmed to close up 0.53 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity squeezed by weak demand, inflation in Oct – PMI
Japan's factory activity contracted for a fifth straight month in October, a survey showed on Wednesday, as subdued demand and inflationary pressures squeezed businesses. The final au Jibun Bank Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on standby to deal with ‘one-sided’ yen moves – top FX diplomat
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were on standby to respond to recent "one-sided, sharp" moves in the yen, escalating his warning to investors against pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top FX diplomat says recent yen moves one-sided, speculative
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were on standby to respond to recent "one-sided, sharp" moves in the yen, escalating his warning to investors against pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Russian helicopter violated airspace over Hokkaido
A helicopter, presumed to be Russian, violated Japanese territorial airspace over their northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan's Ministry of Defense said on Oct. 31. The ministry said that fighter jets from Japan's Air Self-Defense Force were scrambled to respond. ( read original story ...)
Police in Japan capture gunman after 8-hour hostage drama at a post office north of Tokyo
Police in Japan ended an eight-hour standoff with a gunman at a post office Tuesday by capturing the suspect after two hostages were freed safely — an attack authorities said could be related to an earlier shooting at a hospital. ( read original story ...)
Man holed up in Japan post office after shooting near hospital
Oct. 31 (UPI) --A man suspected of shooting toward a hospital in Japan has holed himself up in a neighboring post office Tuesday afternoon, officials said. The man entered the post office with a handgun at around 2:15 p.m. local time in Toda City ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial appeal: Yokohama plant celebrates milestone
Yokohama Tire Co. recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking of its its first U.S. truck tire plant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya sees subdued Halloween as tight security dampens mood
Repeated calls by Tokyo's Shibuya Ward to stay away during Halloween seemed to have been received loud and clear by revelers Tuesday ( read original story ...)
Digital Wallet for Osaka Kansai EXPO is in service on November 1, naming e-money as ‘MYAKU-PE!’ and reward point as ‘MYAKU-PO!’
Digital Wallet’ service started on November 1 2023 to connect the EXPO with wallet users, nicknaming e-money as ‘MYAKU-PE!' and reward point as ‘MYAKU-PO!’ ... ( read original story ...)
Haunting ‘mermaid’ mummy from Japan is a gruesome monkey-fish hybrid with ‘dragon claws,’ new scans reveal
Scientists have scanned the mummified remains of a supposed "mermaid" from Japan. The initial results suggest it is a horrifying mix of fish, monkey and lizard parts. ( read original story ...)