Nikkei Futures Point to Lower Japan Open After US Shares Falter

Japanese markets look set for another rocky day, with stock futures pointing to a lower open in Tokyo after a rapid retreat in US shares. The yen is marginally stronger Thursday after dropping 1.6% against the dollar Wednesday and government bond traders ... ( read original story ...)

Heatstroke killed more than 120 in Tokyo in July

TOKYO — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. According to the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)