Online reservations must be made at least a day in advance of a planned hike, and there is a 4,000-person daily cap on the number of people who can go up Mount Fuji through Yoshida. Climbers will need ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big banks forecast record profits, signal new optimism as domestic rates normalise
JAPAN’S three biggest banks forecast record income in the coming year on Wednesday (May 15), signalling increased optimism about an economy that has only just exited from years of negative interest ...
Japan police arrest Iranian man over murder of compatriot in Nagoya
Police on Wednesday arrested an Iranian man on suspicion of murdering one of his compatriots in 2015 in Nagoya, central Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t worker posing as welfare officer accused of indecent act against teen
A 30-year-old local government worker in the Tokyo city of Fussa who allegedly committed an indecent act against a teen while posing as a wel･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Make your way to Tokyo’s tranquil mountain onsen escapes
Tokyo, a vibrant city, serves as the starting point for tranquil onsen retreats hidden in the nearby mountains. These hot spring sanctuaries provide a calm escape from urban life. Guests can bathe in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed amid caution before U.S. inflation data
TOKYO, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as caution ahead of U.S. inflation data erased earlier gains led by the technology sector. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for pushing 2 people onto tracks at station near Tokyo
A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly pushing two people onto the train tracks at a station in Kawasaki neighboring Tokyo, po ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end flat in cautious trading before US inflation data
Tokyo stocks ended almost flat Wednesday as caution ahead of U.S. inflation data, due out later in the day, erased earlier gains led ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Visitors Exceed 3 Million for 2nd Straight Month, Tourism Agency Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a second straight month in April, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism. ( read original story ...)
500 drones create image of 2025 world expo’s mascot in Osaka’s night sky
Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, appeared in the sky over the business district here on the evening of･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top bank MUFG posts narrower-than-expected Q4 decline
That compared to the full-year profit of 1.49 trillion in the year that just ended. MUFG is the last of Japan's three megabanks to report quarterly results on Wednesday. Raiffeisen Bank International ... ( read original story ...)
freee K.K Leads Trio Of High Insider Ownership Growth Stocks On Japanese Exchange
Amidst a backdrop of cautious optimism in global markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices have shown marginal weekly losses, reflecting a complex interplay of economic signals and monetary policy ...
Tokyo’s Nikkei Index Finishes With Small Gains
Tokyo's Nikkei index closed slightly higher on Wednesday as Sony Group soared after a US media report said it was rethinking its bid for TV and film giant Paramount.
Japan’s Mizuho posts big jump in Q4 profit, forecasts growth ahead
That compared to the full-year profit of 678.99 billion yen in the year that just ended. Mizuho is the second of Japan's three megabanks to report quarterly results on Wednesday. German conglomerate ...
Japan police want return of MFA officer who filmed boy in Tokyo bathhouse
MFA had said it was prepared to waive diplomatic immunity to facilitate investigations. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tofu Shops in Japan at crossroads amid rising costs
Tofu, a staple known for its stable affordability, is facing challenges in Japan, with shops across the country feeling the squeeze from surging prices for soybeans, the bean curd's primary ingredient ... ( read original story ...)