JSR's local peers include Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, Shin-Etsu Chemical and Sumitomo Chemical. Tokyo Ohka shares jumped 15% on the news. JIC would spend about 1 trillion yen on the JSR acquisition, the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up in morning on dip-buying, weak yen
Tokyo stocks edged up Monday morning on dip-buying following a sharp decline late last week and a weak yen boosting exporter issues, ... ( read original story ...)
Patek Philippe’s Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo
But that didn’t deter the crowds as they patiently waited for the doors of the Sumitomo Sankaku Hiroba (the triangular plaza) to open and admit them to Patek Philippe’s Watch Art Grand Exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower over global economy concerns
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday on concerns about the global economy after major European central banks maintained hawkish stances last week and data showed sharper-than-expected slowdowns in U.S. ( read original story ...)
Cafe Crawl: 5 Coffee Shops Every Coffee Lover in Tokyo Should Visit
Indulge in the finest coffee Tokyo has to offer and embark on a journey that will leave you buzzing with delight. From hidden gems tucked away in bustling neighborhoods to trendy establishments at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top currency diplomat escalates warning against weak yen
Japan will not rule out any options available to respond appropriately to excessive currency moves, its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Monday, stepping up warnings against recent yen weakening that was "rapid and one-sided. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Japan’s JSR untraded on surprise possible buyout
Shares in Japan's JSR Corp were untraded with a glut of buy orders early on Monday, after the semiconductor materials maker said it was considering a deal to be acquired by state-backed Japan Investment Corp (JIC). ( read original story ...)
Atelier Ryza Gets Fun Collaboration With Japanese Sea Amusement Park
If you're a fan of the Atelier Ryza series and you happen to be in Japan over the next few weeks, the port city of Yokohama may be a good place to visit. ( read original story ...)
Man reportedly brandishes knife on Tokyo Yamanote line train
An emergency call was made Sunday by a staff member at JR Shinjuku Station, a major train terminal in Japan, reporting that a man was "brandishing a knife" inside a train on Tokyo's busy Yamanote loop ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares meme that explains why she never plays doubles
Naomi Osaka shared a viral tennis meme that illustrates why singles players don't really prefer to play doubles very often. In a meme posted on Instagram, it is indicated that singles players often ... ( read original story ...)
LAPD shoots assault suspect inside Little Tokyo hotel
The man was expected to survive the shooting early Sunday in the Miyako Hotel, where he had been accused of threatening staff members. ( read original story ...)
Knife-wielding homeless man shot by police at Little Tokyo hotel
Authorities say the suspect walked into the lobby of the Miyako Hotel on 1 st Street in Little Tokyo around 3:30 a.m. armed with a knife. “He was inside the lobby with a knife, and he refused commands ... ( read original story ...)
Man reportedly brandishes knife inside Tokyo’s busy Yamanote line
An emergency call was made Sunday by a staff member at JR Shinjuku Station, a major train terminal in Japan, reporting that a man was ... ( read original story ...)
Passengers evacuated after man allegedly pulls knife on Tokyo subway
Passengers evacuated a train in a central subway station in Tokyo after a man was seen carrying a knife on Sunday, local media reported. Three were injured during the rush to get off the train. At ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve slept in hotels around the world but was surprised to find a flashlight in every room in Japan. I was shocked to find out their purpose.
On a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, Insider's reporter found a flashlight in every hotel room. She learned they're there for emergencies like earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Yamanote Line train evacuated over passenger with knife
Passengers evacuated a train in central Tokyo on Sunday after a man was spotted carrying a knife. Three people were injured in the rush to get off the train. ( read original story ...)