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 ...)
Japan’s leader makes farewell visit to South Korea to strengthen his legacy of warming ties
This shows what legacy Kishida wants to leave after three years in office, experts say. He is credited with boosting Japan’s security and diplomatic partnerships with the U.S., South Korea and others ... ( read original story ...)
Japan July household spending edges up 0.1% y/y
TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Japanese household spending edged up 0.1% in July from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday. On a seasonally adjusted, month-on-month basis, spending went down ... ( read original story ...)
Fill up on all-you-can-eat crab near Tokyo’s old fish market
Kanimatsuri restaurant keeps the festival season party going with all-you-can-eat crab in Tokyo’s vibrant Tsukiji Outer Market. ( read original story ...)
Inoue fends off Doheny challenge to retain title in Tokyo
For five rounds, Portlaoise native TJ Doheny was in the fight, holding his own against Naoya Inoue in a spirited bid for the Japanese superstar’s ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Nissan to support Japan’s battery production capacity, Nikkei reports
Toyota Motor , Nissan Motor and other companies will help expand Japanese production capacity for storage batteries by around 50% with government support through a total investment of 1 trillion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Washington attacks on Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel puts ally Japan’s spot on ‘friends and family list’ into doubt
If the U.S. draws up a friends and family list and Japan is not on that list, then I’d question [what country] would make that list.” ... ( read original story ...)
“BRING BACK OUR FAMILY” – Fans react as Jungkook and Jimin talk reminiscing their Sapporo visit, enlistment & going on tour with BTS in 2025
BTS' Jimin and Jungkook traveled to Sapporo, Japan, in the latest episode of their ongoing reality travel show Are You Sure?!. The Disney+ show aired episode 6 on September 5, 2024, and made fans ... ( read original story ...)
“Who exposed us”- ARMYs hilariously react as Jimin and Jungkook share laughs over Jin’ ‘Supertuna’ MV, agreeing with fans as the easiest BTS choreo
BTS' Jimin and Jungkook were seen enjoying Jin's Super Tuna music video in the recent episode of their travel show Are You Sure?!. ( read original story ...)