And it owns one of the world’s biggest dollar stashes.Many analysts say Tokyo is getting ready to redirect some of those government-controlled dollars back into yen assets, a decision that could ripple through global financial markets given the sums involved. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion Announces Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Discover the innovative design of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, inspired by tradition and sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling LDP reeling from defeat in Tokyo assembly by-elections
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party was reeling in shock on Monday following its defeat in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly by-ele ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s tech and gaming odyssey: Things to do
Discover retro gaming bars. Amid Tokyo's futuristic landscape lie hidden gems that cater to nostalgia: retro gaming bars. These cozy spots are filled with classic consoles and gam ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Phase Out Coal Power by 2035, Climate Group says
Japan can triple its renewables capacity and aim to phase out coal power by 2035, a group of companies and NGOs said, as it urged the government to be more ambitious in accelerating its energy transition. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s base pay rises by most in 31-years, part-time workers see robust gains
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese workers saw their average base pay climb 2.5% in May - the fastest pace in 31 years as bumper pay hikes offered by companies in annual wage negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said labour shortages are prodding smaller firms to hike wages and pass on rising costs through price increases, signaling confidence the country was making progress toward ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Faces Tight Power Supply on Scorching Heat, Plant Outages
Hotter-than-normal summer temperatures are stretching the Tokyo grid, prompting the metropolitan region’s utility to urge consumers to use electricity efficiently. ( read original story ...)
The Yen Is Plunging. So Is Japan’s Defense Budget.
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s base pay gains hit 31-year high, signal broadening wage gains
Average base pay for Japanese workers rose in May at its fastest pace in 31 years, data showed on Monday, a sign that bumper pay hikes offered by companies in annual wage negotiations are gradually ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea appoints Hong Myung-bo as national soccer team’s head coach for second time
FILE - Ulsan Hyundai's head coach Hong Myung-bo waits ahead of the second leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal soccer match against Yokohama F. Marinos in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on April 24, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo’s forces train in Southeast Asian country
to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they face an increasingly assertive China. The Reciprocal Access Agreement, which will similarly allow Filipino forces to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts current account surplus of $17.7 billion in May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's current account surplus grew for the 15th straight month in May as a record primary income surplus more than offset the trade deficit, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday, reflecting an ongoing shift of the country's sources of ... ( read original story ...)
A New Chinese Buoy Is Causing Concern in Japan
Tokyo says a Chinese ship placed a small buoy in the Shikoku Basin along Japan’s southern continental shelf. Beijing says it is for tsunami observation. On July 5, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi acknowledged China’s placement of a small ... ( read original story ...)
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga named National League All-Star
Signed in the offseason to a four-year, $53 million contract after a successful career in Japan with Yokohama, Imanaga has been a highlight of an otherwise-underwhelming year for the Cubs. “I can tell ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Japan to sign landmark defense deal Monday
The Philippines and Japan will sign a defense agreement on Monday that will allow their military forces to visit each other's soil, the Philippine president's communications office said on Sunday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will witness the signing of ... ( read original story ...)