Protest leader Satoru Osawa, right, a Tokyo resident, speaks as environmentalists hold a rally near the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo, Japan, as property developer Mitsui Fudosan begins ... ( read original story ...)
Three places to ski in Japan, from the mainstream to the up and coming
To help you pick your powder, here is a side-by-side look at three favourite Japanese ski spots, Niseko included. The rundown: Low humidity makes this ski area’s snowfall – 112cm, on annual average – ... ( read original story ...)
Group of Japanese companies cast support for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
The Japanese financial regulators are examining crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for possible approvals following the U.S. regulator's greenlight to spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Japan Group ...
Japan election is a ‘boxing match’, the LDP party is ‘bruised’ but still standing: Analyst
David Boling of Eurasia Group discusses Japan's political instability following the elections and says campaign finance reform talks are critical for the formation of a coalition government.
Tokyo Film Festival Chief Ando Hirayasu Emphasizes International Dialog, Women’s Empowerment
The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival is doubling down on global networking and gender equality initiatives, says festival chair Ando Hirayasu. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP’s electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Yen Weakens, Japan Stocks Face Pressure on Election Blow to LDP
The yen fell to three-month low and futures pointed to a drop in Japanese stocks Monday after the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner were dealt a heavy blow in a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Talk of a 7-Eleven Takeover Has Japan Worried About the Rice Balls
The eggs are from hens raised on special feed so the yolk is dark in color and richer in flavor.The closely guarded recipe is prepared only for 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.What might happen to the chicken dish and hundreds of others is tied to a battle for 7-Eleven’s Tokyo-based parent, ( read original story ...
Japan Election Adds Uncertainty to Policy Outlook
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its absolute majority in the country's lower house, casting doubt on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ability to govern and uncertainty over what his administration's mandate will look like. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM under pressure after debacle election
Ishiba, 67, called Sunday's election days after taking office on October 1, but voters angry at a slush fund scandal punished his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed Japan almost non-stop since 1955. "We are receiving severe judgment ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Slips as Japan’s Election Result Clouds BOJ Rate Hike Prospects
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen touched a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority and investors figured that would likely slow future interest rate hikes, ...
Yen slumps as Japan’s election clouds rate rise prospects
The yen sank to a three-month low on Monday as investors figured the loss of a parliamentary majority for Japan's ruling coalition in weekend elections would slow future rate rises, while the dollar ...
BEST tankers bag 25 medals in Tokyo
The Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) will be going home with a impressive haul of seven gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals from the 2024 Buccaneer Invitational Swimming Championships held at the St. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares rise and the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority
Asian 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 ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rally amid weakening yen after coalition drubbing
Japanese stocks rose strongly on Monday as the yen sank 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 ...)
A Disastrous Poll Puts Japan Politics on Shaky Path
Shigeru Ishiba was meant to turn things around for the Liberal Democratic Party. Instead, he has overseen its worst showing in years. ( read original story ...)