The Japanese yen is climbing. The currency was up by 0.7% at 112.37 per dollar as of 7:56 a.m. ET. Global markets are in risk-off mode, with the yen, gold, and US Treasurys rallying. Betting on yen appreciation is popular during periods of heightened ... ( read original story ...)
8 things to do in Sapporo for an all-round Japan trip
Sapporo is the largest city of Hokkaido. But due to its accessibility and location, it’s also commonly thought of as simply a stopover city, rather than a destination for the many tourists who fly into New Chitose airport in Sapporo. With the many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's economy grows faster than expected
Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, according to official data. The economy grew 0.5% in the quarter, while the annualised rate of growth was 2.2% - the fastest rate for a year. The figures means Japan has now ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito: Japan's government approves abdication bill
Under Japanese law, she will have to give up her royal status and live as a private citizen after her marriage. What is your reaction to this news? What might this mean for Japan? Please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments. ( read original story ...)
Amata visit marks closer ties with Yokohama
Chairman Surin Pitsuwan led a Thai delegation to Yokohama to underscore cooperation on the Smart City scheme, following a letter of cooperation signed by the two parties. The Thai delegation was warmly welcomed by Katsunori Watanabe, deputy mayor of Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Cameco Corp.: Will This Company Ever Rebound?
Takahama 3 and 4 reactors should come online after Japan’s Osaka High Court overruled a lower court decision ... Gardner just issued a Buy Recommendation on this recent Canadian IPO. Stock Advisor Canada’s Chief Investment Adviser, Iain Butler, also ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan faces credibility test in telegraphing exit from stimulus
TOKYO Growing signs of life in Japan's economy have presented its central bank with a fresh communications challenge, pushing it to be clearer with markets on how it might dial back its massive stimulus - even though such action remains a long way off. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt investors tell Toshiba of plan to join chip unit bidding -sources
State-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan (INCJ) and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) told the conglomerate of their intention on Friday, said the sources, who declined to be identified because the talks were private. It was not clear whether ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Big Carmakers Gang Up In Support Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles, At Least Officially
Japanese automakers and their government are gung-ho about turning Japan into a hydrogen nation. Powered by funds supplied by the Development Bank of Japan, all three major Japanese automakers, Toyota, Nissan and Honda, have banded together with major ... ( read original story ...)
Longer-dated JGBs gain on central bank debt-buying, yield curve flattens
TOKYO May 19 Longer-dated Japanese government bond prices gained on Friday, supported by a regular Bank of Japan debt-buying operation that helped flatten the yield curve. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield was flat at 0.040 percent after rising to as high as ... ( read original story ...)
Peach expands Sapporo operation from Sep 2017
Japanese low-cost carrier Peach from September 2017 plans to expand operations at Sapporo New Chitose ... Routesonline content offering in 2010 and continues to provide breaking news on new routes and schedule changes to the network development community. ( read original story ...)
DAVE MUSTAINE Pays Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL; MEGADETH Performs Cover Of 'Outshined' In Tokyo (Video)
MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to Chris Cornell, saying that the world has "lost one of the most beautiful voices in rock." Cornell performed a concert with SOUNDGARDEN at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday night (May 17) and was found dead in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher following Wall Street's advance
TOKYO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened marginally higher Friday as Wall Street's gains overnight set a positive tone, but bold moves were avoided due to continued concerns for the course of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. As of 9 ... ( read original story ...)
Daicel, Toyoda Gosei plan capital tie-up to expand airbag businesses
Osaka-based Daicel supplies inflators to Takata ... Daicel, Toyoda Gosei plan capital tie-up to expand airbag businesses Aston Martin said to consider London IPO as soon as next year Read Next Aston Martin said to consider London IPO as soon as next ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo zoo panda pregnant five years after her first cub died young
Shin Shin and her boyfriend, Ri Ri, arrived from China in February 2011 and went on view to the public soon after a devastating earthquake and tsunami the next month, providing Japan with some welcome news. The birth of a cub to the panda couple in 2012 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Cabinet OKs bill to let Emperor Akihito abdicate
Japan's Cabinet approved Friday a bill to let 83-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicate and allow his elder son Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne. The abdication will be Japan's first in 200 years. Akihito indicated his desire to abdicate ... ( read original story ...)