Populism and polarisation come to Japan

Koeda Yoshiyuki, a 51-year-old supporter, called Sanseito “the only party that can truly tackle the big problems Japan faces today”. Sanseito relied on social media, especially YouTube, to reach voters disheartened with politics-as-usual. ( read original story ...)

Discover Yokohama: 5 Top Attractions to Explore

1. Landmark Tower Observation Deck. A trip to Yokohama would not be complete without visiting the Landmark Tower's observation deck. Situated in the heart of the Minato Mirai shopping district, the ... ( read original story ...)

AMERICAS Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on

Japanese markets were closed for a holiday and global currency markets offered the only clear sign of a reaction. The yen , which had hit a three-month low of 149.18 per dollar last week, firmed to ... ( read original story ...)

Morning Bid: Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Japan's yen strengthened on Monday as embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on as ... ( read original story ...)