Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday on buying after overnight gains on Wall Street and the Bank of Japan's decision the previous day to keep intact its ultraloose monetary policy. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares Message of Gratitude Alongside the Sweetest Clip From Childhood
Alongside the heartfelt message, the athlete shared the sweetest clip of her younger self eating lunch in the school cafeteria and flashing a cute smile for the camera. Her message was clear: she’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget -sources
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate, used to compile the state budget, to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from the current year's 1.1%, two people with knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets gain, Japan stocks extend rise on dovish BOJ
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and stuck to its yield curve control policy. Yen continues fall. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Fell in November
Japan’s exports fell in November after two months of growth, dragged down by lower shipments of products such as steel and chip-making equipment, data from the Ministry of Finance showed Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov exports fall 0.2% year/year – MOF
Japan's exports fell 0.2% in November from the same month a year ago, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate to 1.9% in next year’s budget -Nikkei
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate, used to compile the state budget, to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from the current year's 1.1%, the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Running short on Ukraine air defenses, U.S. looks to Japan
Tokyo is preparing a significant policy shift in its defense export rules that would allow Washington to transfer additional Patriot missiles to Kyiv. ( read original story ...)
How will new mom Naomi Osaka fare in her 2024 return?
Second question, as a four-time Grand Slam champion comes back: How will new mom Naomi Osaka fare in her return? Osaka is set to make her first WTA appearance since September 20, 2022. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wants to Be a ‘Good Role Model’ for Her Daughter Shai as She Continues to Play Tennis
After giving birth to daughter Shai in July, Naomi Osaka explained what it's like to raise her daughter while returning to the tennis court. “I don't think people know how hard pregnancy is; no one ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos dismisses president for inappropriate behaviour
Japan's biggest oil refiner, Eneos Holdings , said on Tuesday it has dismissed President Takeshi Saito for misconduct, saying he had behaved inappropriately at a social gathering while intoxicated. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-easy policy amid ‘extremely high’ uncertainties; yen tumbles
Governor Kazuo Ueda says Japan's central bank won't make a policy decision just to front run the U.S. Federal Reserve. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo City formally announces halt to Winter Games hosting bid
The city of Sapporo in Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido has formally announced it is halting its bid to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Last month, the International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo suspends bid to host Winter Olympics
SAPPORO--Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto announced on Dec. 19 that the city would suspend its bid to host the Winter Olympics as it will be unlikely to host the Games for the next 18 years. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to halt efforts to host winter games, says mayor
Sapporo dropped its initial plan to host the Games in 2030 as it failed to win sufficient understanding of local residents. ( read original story ...)
Rise of the Rōnin’s open world will let players explore Yokohama, Edo and Kyoto
Rise of the Rōnin is set in late 19th century Japan, and will feature Team Ninja’s first open-world setting. In a preview article from Game Informer, it was confirmed that there will be three main ... ( read original story ...)