New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru promises movie industry support as Tokyo International Film Festival dodges the rain at opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Key Economic Indicators To Watch This Week: US Data, Japan Elections, And Microsoft’s Bitcoin Bet
U.S. economic data like GDP and PCE will be released this week. Japan is in the middle of political and monetary turmoil. Eyes will turn ...
Stock market today: Global shares rise and the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority
Global shares rose Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan's ruling party lost its majority in Parliament's lower house in weekend elections. France's CAC 40 edged up 0.
Tree-felling under way in Tokyo park amid anger from green campaigners
The cutting is under way at Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo to make way for skyscrapers. Tree-cutting is under way in the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo – a flashpoint for more than a year between environmentalists and property developers. ( read original story ...)
Yen slips as election result clouds rate hike outlook
Japan's ruling coalition lost its Lower House majority in Sunday's general election, with the opposition seeing significant gains. ( read original story ...)
Yen takes a hit and Tokyo stocks jump as dovish opposition gains seats
Analysts said that the pace of interest rate increases could be slowed if opposition parties get more say in policymaking. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tainted ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political shakeup complicates BOJ, fiscal policy outlook
The loss of Japan's ruling bloc's parliamentary majority has heightened prospects that a new government will need to ramp up spending and of potential complications for further central bank interest ... ( read original story ...)
Developers begin cutting trees in a Tokyo park that environmentalists want to protect
Protest leader Satoru Osawa, right, a Tokyo resident, speaks as environmentalists hold a rally near the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo, Japan, as property developer Mitsui Fudosan begins ... ( read original story ...)
Three places to ski in Japan, from the mainstream to the up and coming
To help you pick your powder, here is a side-by-side look at three favourite Japanese ski spots, Niseko included. The rundown: Low humidity makes this ski area’s snowfall – 112cm, on annual average – ... ( read original story ...)
Group of Japanese companies cast support for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
The Japanese financial regulators are examining crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for possible approvals following the U.S. regulator's greenlight to spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Japan Group ...
Japan election is a ‘boxing match’, the LDP party is ‘bruised’ but still standing: Analyst
David Boling of Eurasia Group discusses Japan's political instability following the elections and says campaign finance reform talks are critical for the formation of a coalition government.
Tokyo Film Festival Chief Ando Hirayasu Emphasizes International Dialog, Women’s Empowerment
The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival is doubling down on global networking and gender equality initiatives, says festival chair Ando Hirayasu. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP’s electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Yen Weakens, Japan Stocks Face Pressure on Election Blow to LDP
The yen fell to three-month low and futures pointed to a drop in Japanese stocks Monday after the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner were dealt a heavy blow in a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Talk of a 7-Eleven Takeover Has Japan Worried About the Rice Balls
The eggs are from hens raised on special feed so the yolk is dark in color and richer in flavor.The closely guarded recipe is prepared only for 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.What might happen to the chicken dish and hundreds of others is tied to a battle for 7-Eleven’s Tokyo-based parent, ( read original story ...