The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbs, yen drops as political uncertainty clouds BOJ plans
The LDP and its coalition partner Komeito have secured 215 out of 465 seats, public broadcaster NHK said early Monday morning local time.
Japan’s Pro-Palestine Lawmakers Hold on to their Seats in Parliament Elections
Amid a majority loss by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the two Reiwa Party voices of Gaza retain their seats in Parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rally as yen tumbles after coalition drubbing
Japanese stocks rose on Monday as the yen careened to a three-month low after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing in Sunday's election, raising uncertainty over the path for policy and the economy. ( read original story ...)
Voters deliver a historic rebuke to Japan’s ruling coalition
JAPAN’S RULING coalition failed in lower-house elections on October 27th to secure a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009. This stunning rebuke of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) reflects voters’ frustrations over recent political scandals and the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Election Loss Sparks Concern About Making Tokyo Financial Center
The shock loss of the majority for Japan’s ruling coalition is making bankers in Tokyo worried about the new government’s commitment to revitalizing financial markets including a push to boost its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Ishin party loses momentum outside Osaka amid LDP backlash
Nippon Ishin (the Japan Innovation Party) failed to maintain its 43 seats in the Oct. 27 House of Representatives election, lacking the momen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals extent of injury after cutting tennis season short
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed the details of her injury, which forced her to cut her season short. The former Women’s Tennis Association No. 1 player had to retire from her match ... ( read original story ...)
New Prime Minister Promises Industry Support as Tokyo Film Festival Gets Underway
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru promises movie industry support as Tokyo International Film Festival dodges the rain at opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Key Economic Indicators To Watch This Week: US Data, Japan Elections, And Microsoft’s Bitcoin Bet
U.S. economic data like GDP and PCE will be released this week. Japan is in the middle of political and monetary turmoil. Eyes will turn ...
Stock market today: Global shares rise and the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority
Global shares rose Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan's ruling party lost its majority in Parliament's lower house in weekend elections. France's CAC 40 edged up 0.
Tree-felling under way in Tokyo park amid anger from green campaigners
The cutting is under way at Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo to make way for skyscrapers. Tree-cutting is under way in the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo – a flashpoint for more than a year between environmentalists and property developers. ( read original story ...)
Yen slips as election result clouds rate hike outlook
Japan's ruling coalition lost its Lower House majority in Sunday's general election, with the opposition seeing significant gains. ( read original story ...)
Yen takes a hit and Tokyo stocks jump as dovish opposition gains seats
Analysts said that the pace of interest rate increases could be slowed if opposition parties get more say in policymaking. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tainted ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political shakeup complicates BOJ, fiscal policy outlook
The loss of Japan's ruling bloc's parliamentary majority has heightened prospects that a new government will need to ramp up spending and of potential complications for further central bank interest ... ( read original story ...)