While Japanese stocks spooked investors on Thursday with a second day of declines, the magnitude of the moves and the market dynamics appeared very different to the three-day slide that culminated in the crash of Aug.
Japan’s Nikkei falls most in a month as US slowdown fears resurface
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped over 4% on Wednesday, influenced by declines in chip-related stocks and renewed concerns about the U.S. economy following weak manufacturing data. The broader Topix index also fell,
Japan’s Nikkei leads losses as Asia-Pacific markets extend declines after Wednesday’s sell-off
In Japan, average monthly cash earnings in the country rose 3.6% year-on-year, a softer rise compared to the 4.5% climb seen in June.
Tokyo ranked as one of the top travel destinations to visit this autumn
The trending international destinations list (by hotel search volume) also includes two other major cities in Japan, with Kyoto following Tokyo in fifth place and Osaka in sixth. Interest in visiting ... ( read original story ...)
3 Japanese Growth Companies Insiders Own With Up To 75% Earnings Growth
As Japan's stock markets show signs of recovery, with the Nikkei 225 Index and TOPIX Index gaining ground, investors are increasingly looking for growth opportunities amidst a volatile economic ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota resumes production of 3 models hit by certification scandal
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Tokyo stocks mixed in morning on weak tech, bargain-hunting
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Tokyo police urge caution against ‘one-touch’ molesters
A series of cases has occurred in Nakano Ward in which the perpetrator cycles from behind, gropes the victim while continuing to ride, and flees the scene. ( read original story ...)
Chihiro Miyazaki of Tokyo’s Bib-Gourmand-rated Soranoiro opens Ramen Minamo in Desa Sri Hartamas: Is the chicken broth ramen worth the hype?
Miyazaki is the man behind Soranoiro, an acclaimed ramen restaurant in Tokyo known for unconventional offerings, including vegan and even chocolate (!) ramen. He opened the first ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles Blunt Admission About 2020 Tokyo Olympics
While in the Big Apple, Biles made a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday night. She and Fallon discussed the Tokyo Olympics and the added ... ( read original story ...)
Exchange Chief: Japan’s Global Crypto Market Share Is Dwindling
The founder of the SBI-owned BITPOINT crypto exchange has claimed that Japan’s share of the global crypto market is on the decline.
Asia-Pacific markets rebound from Wednesday’s sell-off; Nikkei slips after Japan pay data
In Japan, average monthly cash earnings in the country rose 3.6% year-on-year, a softer rise compared to the 4.5% climb seen in June.
Sekisui Chemical mulls turning Sharp Osaka plant into next-gen solar cell hub
Sekisui Chemical Co. is considering acquiring part of Sharp Corp.'s plant in Osaka Prefecture in a bid to make the obsolete factory a ( read original story ...)
Uber launches ride-hailing trial in Tokyo using car-share vehicles
The Japanese unit of Uber Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it has launched trial ride-hailing services in Tokyo utilizing vehicles us ... ( read original story ...)
Coffee Talk’s Next Game Being Set In Tokyo Is A Genius Move
Cosy game lovers are likely well acquainted with Coffee Talk, the beloved fantasy barista sim from Indonesian studio Toge Productions (Southeast Asia represent!). It was launched in 2020, and like ... ( read original story ...)
As another cannabis retailer tries to save itself, is the industry going up in smoke?
One of the earliest brands to form in Ontario after the federal legalization of pot in 2018, Tokyo Smoke is shuttering 29 stores and restructuring its business under the Companies' Creditors ... ( read original story ...)