Japan's core inflation hit 3.7% in May, the fastest annual pace in more than two years and keeping pressure on the central bank to resume interest rate hikes. The data underscores the challenge the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prices Climb by Most in Two Years Ahead of Election
Japan’s key consumer inflation measure accelerated to a fresh two-year high as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gears up for a summer election and the Bank of Japan mulls the country’s price trajectory. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms face record activist shareholder proposals, raising reform pressure
Activist investors submitted shareholder proposals to a record number of Japanese companies holding annual general meetings in June, adding to pressure on firms not used to friction to improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation hits highest level since January 2023, putting pressure on BOJ to raise rates
The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — was higher compared to expectations from economists polled by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs Fagiano Okayama – prediction, team news, lineups
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Yokohama F Marinos win with a probability of 44.87%. A win for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan returns to long-term LNG deals on AI boom, national energy plan
Japan is back in the spotlight for liquefied natural gas producers as the boom in artificial intelligence, rising costs for cleaner energy and a new national energy plan drive appetite for long-term ... ( read original story ...)
Upcoming X Games Osaka to Host Skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X in June
In just a few short days, Osaka, Japan, will be hosting the highly anticipated X Games. For three decades, the X Games have been a high-profile event that has c ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Osaka, Japan | First impressions
Touching down in Osaka felt like stepping into a whole new rhythm of Japan - louder, livelier, and full of surprises. From neon-lit streets and bustling markets to hidden temples and late-night eats, ... ( read original story ...)
AirTrunk breaks ground on 40MW expansion at Tokyo data center campus
AirTrunk has started the latest phase of expansion work at one of its data center campuses in Tokyo, Japan. The company this week announced it has broken ground on a new 40MW phase at its TOK1 campus. ( read original story ...)
Japanese premier says Tokyo, Seoul have ‘aligned’ outlooks on key issues
Japan’s Premier Ishiba meets South Korean President Lee on margins of G7 summit; marks 60 years of bilateral ties - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Holland leads second day of Pikes Peak qualifying
Robb Holland led Time Attack 1 and was second-fastest overall; on Wednesday, nobody in any division was faster. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse – prediction, team news, lineups
The most likely scoreline for a Nagoya Grampus win is 1-0 with a probability of 10.16%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (9.04%) and 2-0 (7.56%). The likeliest Shimizu S-Pulse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s royal couple mourn A-bomb victims ahead of Hiroshima’s 80th anniversary
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan is obsessed with rice. And prices have gone ballistic
Japan is not often considered to be a nation of unrest. But it takes rice seriously. Eto Taku, the country’s agriculture minister, discovered as much in May, when he was forced to resign after a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern and protest
A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest 6 people on suspicion of laundering fraud proceeds
Tokyo police have arrested six people on suspicion of laundering money swindled in social media investment scams. Investigators believe the suspects had received a total of over 5 billion yen, or 34 ... ( read original story ...)