Neighbours sue pensioner over Japanese knotweed invasion

“The Japanese knotweed was first recorded on my land in 2001, 26 years after it had been present on Mr and Mrs Smith’s property. “Their solicitors are saying that the Japanese knotweed presence on the adjoining land reduces the value of the ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei probes two-year highs, lifted by Wall Street gains

TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average scaled a two-year peak on Friday, on track for a weekly gain, buoyed by the impact of a weaker currency as well as record highs on Wall Street. The Nikkei was up 0.3 percent at the end of morning ... ( read original story ...)

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.01%

Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Insurance and Communication sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.01% to hit a new 52-week high. Falling stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Can Abe Win the Confidence of Japan’s Restless Voters?

Although usually sunk in any news headlines, Japan remains an important force in ... also thrown in his support for the new political grouping. The capital of Aichi is Nagoya, home to 9.1 million people and the country’s third largest city. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo futures rise ahead of long weekend, head for weekly gain

TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures inched up on Friday as investors adjusted positions ahead of key U.S. jobs data later the day and a three-day weekend in Japan, with the contract remaining on track for its first weekly gain in a ... ( read original story ...)