This comes days after Japan hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the Group of Seven (G7) summit, in Hiroshima. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan has made it ‘very clear’ it will not raise interest rates, economist says
Martin Schulz of Fujitsu discusses Japan’s low inflation and the central bank’s stance on monetary policy.
As competition heats up, Tokyo’s international schools spruce up facilities
With families looking for an international learning experience having more options, renovating facilities is top of the to-do list for several institutions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Blue-chip Stocks Gain On US Tech Rise, Cheap Yen
Blue-chip shares advanced in Tokyo on Friday, helped by a surge in US tech shares and a cheap yen against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan adopts new sanctions on Russia, criticizes its deal to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to Russian military-related organizations. ( read original story ...)
Failed Moon Landing Caused by Altitude Miscalculation, Japan Startup Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese startup ispace inc's failed Hakuto-R moon landing mission last month was caused by an altitude miscalculation that meant the spacecraft ran out of fuel, the company said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Slap Additional Sanctions on Russia After G7 Summit – Bulletin
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will place additional sanctions on Russia, a government bulletin showed on Friday, after the Group of Seven (G7) summit the country hosted last week in Hiroshima showed the G7 leaders' resolve to support Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
4 best park cafés in Tokyo for coffee and relaxing views
There are plenty of ways to spend warm, sunny days in Tokyo, like exploring the city’s coolest neighbourhoods or best public art installations. But there are also days when it’s enough to just enjoy a casual stroll through the park to unwind and escape ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US defense chiefs to meet in Tokyo next week
Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu says he will have talks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tokyo next week. Hamada said on Friday that the meeting will take place on June 1. He said the two defense chiefs will discuss concrete measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices up 3.2% in May as food costs jump
Overall prices in the Japanese capital remain high as people continue to pay more for food and some services. Tokyo's consumer price index is released ahead of figures for all of Japan. It is considered to be a leading indicator of inflation nationwide. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Higher On US Tech Gains, Cheap Yen
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday, helped by a surge in US tech shares and a cheap yen against the dollar. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.29 percent, or 89.98 points, at 30,891.11 in early trade, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 1% as chip stocks bask in Nvidia afterglow
Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1% on Friday, powered by gains for chip stocks as U.S. peer Nvidia's strong earnings and subsequent share surge continued to the lift the sector.
Japan finance minister says markets should set FX rates after yen weakens
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday after the yen fell to a six-month low against the dollar that currency rates should be ...
Japan’s Suzuki says FX rates should be set by markets
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday currency rates should be set by markets based on economic fundamentals, in the wake of the yen's renewed declines against the dollar. "We will ...
Hokkaido’s Sweet Secrets: 5 Must-Try ISHIYA Sweets According to Our Expert
ISHIYA's 'Shiroi Koibito' cookies are by far one of the most popular souvenirs one could find in Hokkaido. But despite being famous for Shiroi Koibito, ISHIYA boasts several other excellent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up Russia sanctions with G7, condemns nuke deployment in Belarus
Japan will place additional sanctions on Russia after the Group of Seven (G7) summit the country hosted last week agreed to step up measures to punish Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Friday. ( read original story ...)