Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it was considering a listing of its superstore business, which is mainly comprised of supermarkets, as part of a plan to maximise corporate value ... ( read original story ...)
8 best parks and gardens to see late-blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo this spring
Ueno Park opened in 1873 as one of Tokyo’s first official city parks, and it’s home to late-blooming kanzan, ichiyo and fugenzo cherry blossoms. For postcard-perfect photos, we recommend capturing the ... ( read original story ...)
Go for a ramen exploration adventure in Tokyo
Shinjuku may be known for its neon lights and busy streets, but it's also home to some of the best ramen joints in Tokyo. Tucked away in basements and narrow alleys, these spots serve bowls brimming ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines president says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Philippine President ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Rises 3.2% On Year
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.2 percent on year in March, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at ...
Bets on Intervention Fuel Yen Buying by Japan’s Retail Investors
As the yen trades near a 34-year low, speculation over possible intervention is consuming Tokyo’s currency markets. One group is confident it will happen — domestic retail investors. Most Read from ...
Official White House visit signals closer ties between Washington and Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun his much-anticipated visit to Washington. The visit includes a glamorous state dinner to celebrate a nation that President Joe Biden sees as the ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox-US, Japan to Strike Deals on Defense, Space at Leaders’ Summit
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida to the White House at the start of their state visit to Washington, U.S., ... ( read original story ...)
IP Group PLC IPO
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Japan warns off excessive volatility as yen slides further
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki says authorities won’t rule out any options in dealing with excessive yen moves, repeating his warning that Tokyo is ready to act against the currency’s ...
Osaka school sued after cheating student dies by suicide
OSAKA–The parents of a 17-year-old boy who killed himself after being caught cheating on an exam at a private high school here have sued the school, claiming that its harsh punishment caused their son ... ( read original story ...)
Bidens roll out the diplomatic – and literal – red carpet for Japan state visit
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will roll out the diplomatic – and literal – red carpet Wednesday for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his wife, Kishida Yuko, welcoming them ... ( read original story ...)
Paul Simon to play for Japan’s Kishida, Bidens at White House state dinner
Musician Paul Simon will play for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his wife, Yuko, and President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at a state dinner on Wednesday, the White House said. ( read original story ...)
Biden meets Japan’s Kishida amid shared concerns about China, differences on U.S. Steel deal
Kishida and his wife stopped by the White House Tuesday evening ahead of Wednesday’s official visit and formal state dinner. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MSCI Weighting Lead Over China Rises to Five-Year High
A bull run in Japanese stocks has boosted the nation’s weight on an Asian benchmark versus Chinese peers to levels last seen in late 2018, underscoring a shift in investors’ preference between the two ... ( read original story ...)
BJK Cup Qualifiers 2024: From Swiatek to Osaka, who’s playing and where?
It's a week of international duty for the players on the Hologic WTA Tour. Here's what you need to know about this weekend's action at the Qualifiers. ( read original story ...)