Nomura Holdings, Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, reported a 195% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as the rally in global markets and return of domestic inflation bolstered demand ... ( read original story ...)
Investors stick to bets on Japan banks amid rate hike hopes
Japanese banks have attracted larger foreign investment flows than other sectors, as investors see them as top beneficiaries of potential monetary tightening. Analysts said Japan's emergence from ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s teenage girls are so good at skateboarding
With the oldest average population in the world, squeaky clean city streets and something of a national reputation for adhering to the rules, Japan might not immediately leap out as a skater’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura triples profit in Q1 on wealth management gains
Nomura Holdings , Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, reported a 195% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as the rally in global markets and return of domestic inflation bolstered ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors raid lawmaker’s office on suspicion of fraud
Tokyo prosecutors have searched the offices of an Upper House lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on suspicion of fraud. ( read original story ...)
Toyota global output skids in June, dragged down by Japan and China
Toyota's global production tumbled in June, down for a fifth straight month with the automaker hit hard by a certification scandal in its home market and a fierce price war in China. ( read original story ...)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Art Unveiled at Osaka Station
A large piece of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure art called The Fountain Boy was just unveiled at the west side of JR Osaka Station. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank starts its monetary policy meeting today. Here’s what’s in focus
Traders will be on the lookout for moves in two areas, namely, the bank's benchmark interest rates and its bond buying programme ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Labor Market Stays Tight, Supporting Wage Growth
Conditions in Japan’s labor market stayed tight in June, a development likely to keep sustained upward pressure on wages as companies compete to hire and retain workers. ( read original story ...)
130 people suffer food poisoning after eating eel sold in Yokohama
A total of 130 people suffered food poisoning after eating grilled eel dishes, a popular midsummer delicacy in Japan, that were so ... ( read original story ...)
Caitlin Clark sign catches attention of US women’s basketball stars before Japan beatdown
A Japanese women's basketball fan tried to get under the skin of the Americans with a Caitlin Clark sign on Monday, but it didn't appear to affect Team USA at all ( read original story ...)
A new military command structure for US and Japan
The U.S. and Japan announced a major new military command structure Sunday that aims to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region. © The Hill, Allison ... ( read original story ...)
USA Women’s Basketball vs. Japan live updates: Olympic highlights, score, results
Brittney Griner pushed the Americans to the gold medal that day with 30 points in the 90-75 win. Monday will be the start of the U.S. attempt to repeat as gold medalists. In addition to Japan, ( read original story ...)
US, Japan announce new military command structure
The U.S. and Japan announced a major new military command structure Sunday that aims to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Forces Japan will work more closely with Japanese troops under a Joint Force Headquarters reporting to the ... ( read original story ...)
Starting this week, Wichita will be able to try Kyuramen and sit in its honeycomb booths
Kyuramen/TBaar — the restaurant at 314 N. Rock Road with the unique honeycomb seating structure and flowering egg dish that I told you about earlier this month —will start a soft opening period on ... ( read original story ...)
Saya Kamitani: Utami Hayashishita Betrayed STARDOM And Abandoned Me
Following a shocking heel turn in Sapporo, Saya Kamitani had some tough words for her former friend Utami Hayashishita in a recent interview. As previously reported, Saya Kamitani joined HATE, ... ( read original story ...)