TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear policy-setting body on Thursday endorsed a call for stricter management of its fuel recycling program to reduce its plutonium stockpile. The annual “nuclear white paper” approv... ( read original story ...)
Japan not to extend Nishino contract after World Cup exit
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) - Japan coach Akira Nishino will not be asked to continue in the role when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Japanese Football Association (JFA) and the manag... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Takes Away Punch Bowl, Balance Sheet Declines
Was “QQE” just a pretext for bringing the government bond market under control to avoid a Greek-style debt crisis? In June, total assets on the Bank of Japan’s balance sheet dropped by ¥3.79 trillion ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: 2,122 properties found
This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Osaka – Show on map (3 miles from center) Renovated in March 2018, Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower is directly accessible from Benten... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo falls from perch of most liveable cities list
Home to 9.5 million, Tokyo apparently is an exemplar "for showing that big cities don't have to be harsh and impersonal." Munich’s property prices are some of the highest in Europe. The city recently ... ( read original story ...)
Okura to launch new flagship hotel in Tokyo
Tokyo [Japan], July 4 (ANI): Hotel Okura announced that its flagship Tokyo property will reopen in early September 2019, replacing the highly-reputable but aging Hotel Okura Tokyo with The Okura Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ board splits as easing squeezes banking sector
TOKYO -- The ripple effects of the Bank of Japan's ultraloose monetary policy have exposed a fissure among policy board members. While Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda increasingly worries about the easing policy ... ( read original story ...)
Retailer Aeon’s Asian finance operations deliver record profit
TOKYO -- Financial services in Asia propelled Japanese retail group Aeon to a record first-quarter operating profit, with growth in credit card users helping offset weakness in its domestic business. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes lower on tech weakness
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed lower on Wednesday ... Analysts said tech shares suffered partly due to news that a Chinese court temporarily banned US firm Micron Technology from selling it... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower tracking Wall Street falls
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday tracking falls on Wall ... Analysts said tech shares suffered partly due to news that a Chinese court temporarily banned US Micron Technologies from selling its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to cancel Iran trip over U.S. pressure on Tehran: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has given up on a plan to visit Iran this summer, Kyodo News said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump has taken an increasingly tough line ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls 0.31% on weak offshore lead, trade tensions
Headline shares of the Japan share market were mixed on Wednesday, 04 July 2018, as the market mood was dented following Wall Street's overnight retreat and as investors continued to assess the impact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Service PMI Expanded At Its Weakest Pace Since October 2016 In June
For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD declined 0.28% against the JPY and closed at 110.53. In the Asian session, at GMT0300, the pair is trading at 110.41, with the USD trading 0.11% lower against th... ( read original story ...)
As Zozotown suits up, Japan’s online fashion revolution gathers speed
offers free returns - still a rarity in Japan. It also shares inventory with fashion site Magaseek. For now, Zozotown is “totally sweeping the board,” said Yuki Ando, general manager of web business a... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s New All-Season AVID Ascend GT
(Photo: Yokohama) Grand Touring tire goes on sale July 1 in 50 H- and V-rated sizes Yokohama Tire is set to introduce their latest offering in the grand touring segment, the all-new AVID Ascend GT. The highly advanced all-season tire, which goes on sale ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: The Osaka earthquake brings Japan one step closer to its next major rupture
SINGAPORE: The recent earthquake that struck Osaka is a reminder to all of us that most cities in Japan are at risk of seismic hazard. Japan sits on a complicated and tectonically-active zone, deeply affected by the interaction of four major tectonic plates. ( read original story ...)