What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Japan's yen strengthened on Monday as embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on as ... ( read original story ...)
How did a right-wing populist party that began on YouTube win big in Japan’s recent election?
Its leader is a former supermarket manager who created his political party on YouTube in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and campaigned on the Trumpian message “Japanese First.” ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Growth and foreign fervour for yield give Japan fiscal wiggle room
A weekend election in Japan has made real the prospect of bigger government spending and deficits in the world's most indebted developed nation, although for now foreign investors and a growing economy could keep its bond yields from spiking sharply. ( read original story ...)
Football: Marinos ban 10 more fans from stadiums for derby fracas
Yokohama F Marinos said Monday they have imposed an indefinite stadium ban on an additional 10 supporters for engaging in intimidating and provocative conduct prior to their July 5 derby away to ... ( read original story ...)
University in Tokyo showcases ship, freezer for Marine Day visitors
A marine university in Tokyo has offered visitors a chance to tour one of its campuses on Marine Day, a Japanese national holiday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs after a weekend election defeat left his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba calls for debate on pros and cons of sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the pros and cons of cutting the country's sales tax rate. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Geolandar A/T and X-CV named as original equipment on Toyota 4Runner
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new 4Runner SUV, which was ... ( read original story ...)
The inscription just shakes, it doesn’t collapse! 100 Million Fans Unimaginable Fall of Wingless, Fi…
The prestigious expression that was shaking' Yokohama F. Marinos is looking for a clue to rebound again. Japan's Sports Hochi reported on the 21st that Yokohama finally escaped from the bottom in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had a failed attempt at ‘stopping being overthinker’ ahead of Washington
Naomi Osaka took to social media to share with fans that she has been working on stopping being an overthinker but also admitted that she had a failed attempt over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Takamado visits PH pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Japanese Princess Takamado graced the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on July 7, marking a momentous occasion for cultural diplomacy and deepening ties between Japan and the Philippines. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Election Throws a Wrench in Trade Talks
TOKYO—Japan’s ruling coalition suffered a significant loss in a parliamentary election Sunday, a setback that risks derailing delicate trade negotiations with the U.S. just weeks before punishing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba loses majority in election blow
The LDP lost its majority in the lower house when Ishiba called a snap general election last October. The LDP has not been in a minority position in both houses simultaneously since its foundation in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba vows to stay on despite ruling coalition’s loss in upper house election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, Japan’s NHK public television said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shaky government loses upper house control
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house in Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported , an outcome that further weakens Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM faces pressure as ruling coalition set to lose majority
Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba faces mounting political pressure as his ruling coalition is set to lose its majority in the House of Councilors on Sunday. ( read original story ...)