On topic: Who will win the race to become Japan’s next prime minister?

Sanae Takaichi is the most popular choice among stock market pros to become Japan's next leader, according to a monthly survey. Takaichi led the poll with 29% of responses, as market participants were hopeful the lawmaker would pursue economic policies similar to "Abenomics" -- those of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more.

The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (YORUF)

Market open. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Off-the-Road ("OTR") tire business to ... ( read original story ...)

Cracking down on bad-faith buyers

A surge in religious properties coming up for sale has Japanese authorities worried that prospective buyers are not interested in them for heavenly purposes. Rather they fear many are out to dodge ... ( read original story ...)