Tag: Yokohama

Japan's undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue speaks at a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 22, 2025, ahead of his title fight against South Korean challenger Kim Ye ... ( read original story ...)

Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The core CPI for Japan's capital will come out after the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. ( read original story ...)

China's BYD could start selling its first plug-in hybrid vehicle in Japan this year, the company said on Friday, as it aims to expand its lineup in the country to seven or eight models over the next two years or so. ( read original story ...)

Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump called ... ( read original story ...)

Police in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly pushed a 25-year-old female acquaintance from the seventh floor of a building in ... ( read original story ...)

If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s interest rates would have increased by two percentage points over the past few ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and their potential impact on global ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, one of the country's most recognisable faces on television, announced on Thursday that he was retiring after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country's ... ( read original story ...)

Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and quiet luxuries. Hike through forests, mountains and coastlines, discover hidden ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, in an effort to prevent intelligence from leaking to ... ( read original story ...)

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo new condo prices fell last year, moderating to a more sustainable growth trend after a big jump in 2023. ( read original story ...)

Japan has uncovered a massive $26 billion reserve of rare earth minerals beneath the Pacific Ocean, near Minami-Tori-Shima Island. These deposits, including cobalt, nickel, and copper, could boost ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday to 54.5 billion yen ($348 million), compared to 51.8 billion yen in the same period a year earlier. ( read original story ...)

The country recorded its first monthly trade surplus in six months, but the momentum may not last if President Trump follows through on threats to raise tariffs on U.S. imports. ( read original story ...)