NAGOYA -- A vending machine selling the popular shrimp-flavored rice cracker "Yukari," which has long held the No. 1 spot in Nagoya Station's souvenir･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Secret construction, zero permits: Why Japan is shocking the Pakistani diaspora with illegal Saitama mosque demolition order
A newly built mosque in Kawagoe, Japan, faces demolition for City Planning Act violations. The Pakistan Embassy has completely distanced itself from the project. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan embarrassed in Japan as ‘illegal’ mosque inaugurated in presence of Pak ambassador now faces demolition
A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's ambassador in Japan has sparked a diplomatic and legal controversy. Japanese authorities declared the structure in Kawagoe was built without proper permissions in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high
Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 hit an all-time high and investors seem to largely shrug off the West Asia conflict concerns for now.
Nikkei 225 surges to fresh peak while Asian markets send mixed signals
Asian stocks advanced unevenly on Wednesday as Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.14% to a record high, even as oil-market tension and patchy regional data kept investors from calling it a clean risk-on ...
Nikkei, TAIEX hit highs, gift Nifty signals flat NSE opening
Asian markets hit record highs on Wednesday, driven by strong gains in Japanese and Taiwanese equities, while GIFT Nifty signaled a flat-to-negative start for Indian benchmarks.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Advantest and Tokyo Electron Lead Push Toward 70,000
Nikkei 225 extends its record rally as Advantest and Tokyo Electron lead AI-driven gains, while oil prices above $100 remain the key risk to Japan’s market outlook.
Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region
A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region ... ( read original story ...)
Flood warnings as storm moves towards Tokyo
Storm Jangmi battered swathes of the country with torrential rain, prompting evacuation calls for hundreds of thousands. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Katayama Reiterates Ready on FX Response as Yen Weakens
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that authorities are prepared to respond to foreign exchange moves as needed at any time, in comments that came as the yen weakened to levels near where authorities intervened to prop it up in late April. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high; yen at 160 per dollar amid US-Iran war uncertainty
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.91%, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also gained 0.32%, on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Centel expands in Japan with Osaka hotel
SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) is capitalising on the growing Japanese tourism sector with the launch of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, its second hotel in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
What Is Keiretsu? Explore Japanese Business Networks and Their Impact
Learn how Keiretsu networks in Japan promote collaboration, efficiency, and innovation among independent firms with cross-shareholdings. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets today: Japan’s Nikkei hits record high despite Middle East tensions
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.91%, while the broader Topix gained 0.93%. South Korean markets remained shut for a public holiday.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets open higher amid Middle East concerns
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI and Semiconductor Rally Puts 70,000 in Focus
The Nikkei 225 remains bullish as AI demand, semiconductor strength, and improving risk sentiment support Japanese stocks, with 70,000 and 72,500 as the next upside targets.