Tokyo, Sept. 6 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo District Court's Tachikawa branch on Friday sentenced a former university student to 23 years in prison over last year's robbery-murder in the city of Komae, Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Bach says relocation of marathon and race walk events from Tokyo a “significant step”
Bach is lauding the preparations of Tokyo 2020 in his opening speech, repeating his claim about how the Japanese organisers are the best prepared of ... ( read original story ...)
American couple feted as Tokyo Tower marks 190 millionth visitor to observation deck
Tokyo Tower welcomed its 190 millionth visitor with the arrival of a surprised couple on their honeymoon from Seattle at the facility's observation de･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Xbox is heading back to the Tokyo Game Show — here’s when and how to watch
Xbox will appear at The Tokyo Game Show on September 26 at 3 a.m PST / 6 a.m EST / 11 a.m BST and 7 p.m JST. Content will be shared from Xbox Game Studios, Activision Blizzard and Bethesda as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida looks to preserve improved ties with South Korea on final visit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan arrived in Seoul on Friday as he looks to give a final boost to improved bilateral ties before stepping down from office later this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revised GDP likely rose in Q2 at same pace as initial estimate: Reuters poll
The Japanese economy likely expanded during the April-June quarter at roughly the same solid pace as initially predicted, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although risks continue to cloud the outlook. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leading PM candidate Koizumi promises snap election
Japan's former environment minister and leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said on Friday he would call a snap election "at the earliest date possible" if he were to win the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why is Japan reviving debate on higher tax on investment income?
Japan's ruling party leadership race has revived debate on raising the country's tax on income from investments, a policy once shelved by the outgoing prime minister, as the world's No. 4 economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Koizumi Enters Leadership Race, Says Would Hold Election
Japan’s former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi formally declared his candidacy for the ruling party’s upcoming leadership race, and said if elected he will call a general election. ( read original story ...)
Are You Sure?! Episode 6 Recap & Highlight: BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook revisit Sapporo to make new memories one more time before their enlistment
Disney+ aired episode 6 of BTS' Jimin and Jungkook's travel show, Are You Sure?!, on September 5, 2024. The episode focused on the two artists' strong relationship and a few humorous moments as they ... ( read original story ...)
Mount Fuji ashfall forecasts to get upgrade; Ash from eruption could cripple Tokyo’s trains, knock out power
TOKYO: The Japan Meteorological Agency has decided to launch more robust “wide-area” ashfall forecasts to prepare for the ash that would hit the Tokyo metropolitan area after a major eruption of Mount ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on bargain-hunting, caution before US data
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday as bargain-hunting a day after the Nikkei fell to a three-week low was offset by selling amid cautio ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Japan spending misses expectations; Hong Kong closes due to typhoon
Japan's household spending data, combined with pay numbers from Thursday, will give a clue about the Bank of Japan's monetary policy moves. ( read original story ...)
Japan July household spending rises, weaker than expected
Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July, government data showed on Friday, as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the face of higher prices. Consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly fall as Japan household spending comes in lower than expected
Japan's household spending data, combined with pay numbers from Thursday, will give a clue to the Bank of Japan's monetary policy moves. ( read original story ...)