Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government was ready to take further steps to cushion the economic blow from higher U.S. tariffs, but signalled caution on cutting the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stocks advance on optimism U.S.-China trade tensions to ease
Japanese stocks rose early Monday, with the Topix heading for a 12-day rally, on optimism after two days of U.S.-China talks over the weekend.
India’s Yes Bank up after Japan’s SMBC agrees to buy 20% stake
Shares of Yes Bank jumped 4.6% on Monday, after Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) said on Friday it will take a 20% stake in the lender, marking India's largest cross-border banking ...
Japan logs record 30 tril. yen current account surplus in FY 2024
Japan posted a record current account surplus of 30.38 trillion yen ($208 billion) in fiscal 2024, marking a high for the second cons ...
Japan’s Ishiba signals increasing corn imports as part of US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday signalled that increasing corn imports from the U.S. would be among options in trade negotiations with Washington. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets poised to mostly rise over optimism of de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions
Asia-Pacific markets are set to mostly rise Monday over optimism that U.S.-China trade tensions could de-escalate following the superpowers' talks in Switzerland over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
From sex toys to cherry-blossom KitKats, Japan’s Don Quijote thrives as tourists ‘hunt’ for quirky bargains
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sputtering Economy Likely Stalled Before Trump’s Tariffs
Japan’s economy likely suffered a contraction in the first three months of this year, signaling underlying fragility even before US tariff measures started hitting the country in earnest, according to ...
Best Spas and Saunas in Tokyo for 2025: Wellness, Design and Relaxation
Japan’s onsen (hot spring) culture is steeped in tradition, from ancient purification rituals to the communal serenity of sento and onsen. However, the culture is evolving. There is a new wave of spas ... ( read original story ...)
Three Chinese nationals arrested in Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs found in suitcases
Police on a Japanese holiday island have arrested three Chinese nationals after thousands of protected hermit crabs were found stuffed into multiple suitcases. ( read original story ...)
Japan police tackle prostitution in Osaka nightlife area with Nobel-winning ‘nudge theory’
In the bustling nightlife district near Osaka's Umeda area is a narrow street known for attracting women engaged in prostitution and men seek･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Panja Tower Takes NHK Mile Cup In Thrilling Finish In Tokyo
Lightly regarded Panja Tower, owned by Deep Creek Co. Ltd., scored his first win at the highest level Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse, winning the NHK Mile Cup (G1) for 3-year-olds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Ishiba pushes for 0% tariffs in US trade talks
The US agreed on Thursday to reduce tariffs to 10% on 100,000 units of British luxury exports annually. While Ishiba acknowledged it as a favorable deal for the U.K., he believes Japan can and should ...
Finance chief Kato walks back idea of U.S. Treasury sales as trade chip
Japan held roughly $1.13 trillion in Treasury Securities at the end of February — making it the biggest overseas holder of U.S. debt.
Ireland book Tokyo women’s 4x400m qualification
Ireland secure women's 4x400m qualification for this year's World Championships helped by Rhasidat Adeleke's inclusion at the World Relays. ( read original story ...)
Leak Reveals Mark Zuckerberg Is Quietly Plotting To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price And Crypto Market
Now, as U.S. president Donald Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks surprises traders with a rare bitcoin price prediction, a leak has revealed Mark Zuckerberg is planning to add crypto support for Meta’s 3 ...