Japan's factory activity growth slowed further to a 21-month low in October as relentless cost pressures torment manufacturers, but service-sector firms received a boost as the country reopened to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen jumps on suspected BOJ intervention, fails to keep gains
The Japanese yen made a thumping 4 yen jump for a second straight session on Monday on suspected early intervention by the Bank of Japan, but struggled to hold its gains against a robust U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki declines to say whether govt intervened to prop up yen
Japanese currency authorities declined on Monday to confirm whether the government had intervened in the currency market on Friday, signalling their determination to engage in a war of nerves with ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Former Japan star Shunsuke Nakamura bids farewell in final game
Shunsuke Nakamura made his farewell appearance before retirement on Sunday, coming off after an hour to huge applause from 20,000- ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ghoul: Reasons Anime-Only Fans Should Read The Manga
While Tokyo Ghoul has had many anime adaptations, none quite live up to the manga, making it a must read for anime-only fans ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo film event shines light on rainforest conservation
A Tokyo event showcasing short films about rainforest conservation will be shown next Saturday, with organizers pinning hopes to raise awareness on the issue as part of efforts to reach out to a ... ( read original story ...)
World No. 1 amateur Taiga Semikawa beats the pros again, this time at Japan Open
Don’t forget the name Taiga Semikawa when talking about the next crop of global golf stars. Not familiar with the name? Well, you should be. This weekend the 21-year-old college student from Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 world weekly cases down 16% but Japan, South Korea up
Coronavirus cases continue to ease worldwide with a 16% weekly decline with only Japan and South Korea rising among nations with at least 25,000 infections, as deaths dropped 11%. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks, Nagoya rout Dwight Ramos’ Levanga anew
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. powered the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to a 112-77 drubbing of Levanga Hokkaido in the Japan B. League at Dolphins Arena on Sunday. Parks finished with 16 ... ( read original story ...)
OCA delegation meets officials from Aichi and Nagoya to discuss 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia has held a meeting with officials from Nagoya city and the Aichi prefecture to discuss preparations for the 20th Asian ... ( read original story ...)
B. League: Parks’ Nagoya repeats over Ramos, Hokkaido; Thirdy’s San-En on a roll
Parks finished with 16 points, five rebounds, three steals and one assist as a starter to complete the weekend sweep of Levanga and improve to 6-2. ( read original story ...)
Parks repeats over Dwight as Thirdy helps San-En complete sweep
BOBBY Ray Parks played a big role in Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' repeat over Dwight Ramos' Levanga Hokkaido, 112-77, on Sunday in the 2022-23 Japan B.League season at the Dolphins Arena. Parks drained ... ( read original story ...)
Parks’ Nagoya repeats over Ramos’ Hokkaido; other Filipino imports shine
Ray Parks bounces back from a cold shooting performance, while six more Filipino imports finish in double-digits in scoring in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Dreaming of a metal Christmas? Osaka hotel offering heavy metal themed festive buffet
All sweets in the buffet are named after a legendary heavy metal band. While Christmas is traditionally associated with colours like red, gold and green, The Heavy Metal Sweets Collection will feature ... ( read original story ...)
Celtic hero Shunsuke Nakamura given emotional send-off as Japan legend hangs up his boots at the age of 44
CELTIC hero Shunsuke Nakamura has called time on a remarkable career after playing his final game at the age of 44. After almost 26 years playing senior football, the former Hoops star was given ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat
The pact covers military interoperability, intelligence, cybersecurity, operations in space, law enforcement, logistics and protecting telecommunications. ( read original story ...)