TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was concerned more about the negative aspects of the current weakness in the yen right now, reiterating Japan's warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business service prices rise at fastest annual pace since March 2015
Japanese corporate services prices in April rose at their fastest pace since early 2015, Bank of Japan data showed on Tuesday, boosted by labour costs in the services sector in a positive signal for policymakers looking for wages-led cycle of demand growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2023 net external assets hit record 471 tril. yen on weak yen
Japan's net external assets hit a record 471.31 trillion yen ($3 trillion) in 2023, as a sharp drop in the yen inflated the value of foreign stocks, bonds and other holdings in yen terms, while ... ( read original story ...)
Natural snow at the Winter Olympics only in Sapporo from 2080?
The International Olympic Committee, directly involved in mistakes and linked to corruption issues, has no responsibility at all in a very ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Yosakoi Soran Festival to hit the streets from June 5 to 9
SAPPORO--Along with traditional dancing in the streets, the Yosakoi Soran Festival will have an added twist when it is held from June 5 to 9 here. ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature NEC biometric payment and access technology
Visitors to the Expo will have the ability to make payments at shops and restaurants using facial recognition technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan net external assets hit record high in 2023, remains world’s top creditor
Japan's net external assets rose to a record 471.3 trillion yen ($3 trillion) in 2023, increasing for a sixth straight year, as a weak yen and overseas corporate acquisitions boosted the value of its foreign assets, ( read original story ...)
There Are More Than 300 KitKat Flavors In Japan — Here Are The Top 19 You Absolutely Must Try At Least Once
Another British-inspired flavor, Milk Tea KitKats are the perfect dessert to bring to your next tea party. The black tea extract and white chocolate really balance each other out, so you get a nice, subtle tea flavor. ( read original story ...)
TechnoPro Holdings: Private Equity-Powered Japanese Growth Machine
TechnoPro Holdings is a rapidly growing leader in the engineering staffing industry in Japan with a market share of 7.2%. Read more about TCCPY stock here. ( read original story ...)
29-year-old woman goes on trial for killing 3 daughters
A 29-year-old woman went on trial in Nagoya on Monday, for killing her three daughters aged 5, 3 and nine months, in 2022. Himeka Toya of Ichinomiya City pleaded guilty but her defense team said that ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek defeats Jeanjean to set up match vs. Osaka
Defending champion Iga Swiatek defeats Leolia Jeanjean in the first round of the 2024 French Open, setting up a second-round matchup with Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Right now’s the best time of year for a ride on Tokyo’s often-forgotten streetcar line
Tokyo’s excellent public transportation system isn’t a recent addition to the city. For generations, trains and subways have been the best way for Tokyoites to get around, but the city’s long-term ... ( read original story ...)
China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties
China’s premier has agreed to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country's unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Authorities are urging pet owners to be more ... ( read original story ...)
Infrastructure firm I Squared to invest $5 bln in Asia over next three years, executive says
Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital is looking to invest $5 billion in the Asia Pacific from 2025 to 2027 as it seeks to tap into fast-growing sectors, including renewable energy, in the ...
My Search for the Original Mrs. Watanabe
Yen retail traders are back in the spotlight. But where did the phrase for the archetypal Japanese housewife investor come from?