TOKYO -- Japan Inc.'s bottom line has gained support ... of working from home in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a Nikkei analysis shows. Among the expenses that have dropped sharply are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes marginally up
"But many players were on the sidelines ahead of policy meetings of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan later this week," Horiuchi told AFP. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Begins Major Overhaul
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled a range of operational changes Monday, including the appointment of a new programming director and a move of locations within the Japanese capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close slightly higher on Biden’s vaccination pledge, consumer sentiment
Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden's vaccination pledge raised hopes for the recovery of the pandemic-hit economy, along with data showing that U.S. consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares edge up as stimulus cheer lifts cyclicals, SoftBank drags
The Nikkei share average edged up 0.17% to close at 29,766.97, while the broader Topix gained 0.91% to close at 1,968.73, "Today's market in Japan is a reflection of the U.S. market on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 175 coronavirus infections on March 15
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 175 coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital on March 15. The cases came after Tokyo registered 239 infections on March 14. Reported case numbers ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s ministers visit Japan for talks focused on China
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region is expected to be a main focus when two ministers of President Joe Biden’s administration visit Japan for their first in-person talks with their ... ( read original story ...)
1st US ministers’ Japan visit under Biden to focus on China
TOKYO (AP) — Concerns about China's growing influence in the region is expected to be a main focus when two ministers of President Joe Biden's administration visits Japan for their first in-person ... ( read original story ...)
Son called up for South Korea hours after injuring hamstring
Just hours after injuring a hamstring in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League, Son Heung-min was selected by South Korea to face Japan in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas-Sojitz joint venture company to provide natural gas for Vietnam food plants
Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd (SOGEC) has concluded a supply agreement with Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company (ACV) to provide natural gas to ACV’s food plants. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s sister Mari retires at 24, saying she ‘didn’t enjoy’ tennis journey
MARI OSAKA,THE elder sister of four-time major-winner Naomi Osaka, has retired from tennis at the age of 24, explaining “it was a journey which I didn’t enjoy”. The elder Osaka was ranked 340th in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Signs Gender Parity Pledge as Part of a Major Shakeup
Just weeks after Japan’s Olympic Games chief was forced to resign over his sexist comments, the Tokyo International Film Festival has become the first major festival in Asia to sign a gender ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo fashion week mixing real, virtual in fall and winter launch
Tokyo fashion week kicked off Monday, putting the pandemic aside to show off designers' 2021-2022 fall and winter collections from ac ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games: Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian fencer to qualify for Olympics
Bhavani Devi qualifies through the Adjusted Official Ranking (AOR) Method. Two individual spots were up for grabs for the Asia and Oceania region based on the World Rankings as of April 5, 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks advance in morning on Biden’s vaccine roadmap
Tokyo stocks advanced Monday morning on expectations for the recovery of the pandemic-hit U.S. economy after U.S. President Joe Biden laid out a clear roadmap for the vaccination rollout last week. ( read original story ...)
Japan and China are giving dual citizens an ultimatum on nationality — and loyalty
She spent her life traveling between both countries, and says she felt deeply connected to the two cultures. But Japan requires those with multiple passports to pick one by the age of 22 -- an ... ( read original story ...)