JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
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Japan Attracts Foreign Investors as It Tries to Make Tokyo Into Financial Hub: Japan is attracting more interest from foreign asset managers, sparked by the ...
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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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Bonuses for Global Bankers in Tokyo, Japan Shrink Despite Stock Market Rally: Booming markets in Japan have swelled the workload for international bankers in ...
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The unprecedented power of Shohei Ohtani: Even the brightest stars of this baseball generation are afterthoughts when Shohei Ohtani is around.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/28/shohei-ohtani-japan-dodgers-gambling-scandal/
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Japan theater firm Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in actress death - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0na/047000c
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
reuters.com/world/japan-tees-up-abes-ex-interpreter-help-chart-course-with-trump-2024-03-26/
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/In-Japan-even-Taylor-Swift-can-t-make-it-to-the-top-of-the-music-charts
History of Japan's intervention in currency markets: Japanese authorities held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the weak yen and suggested they were ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/history-japans-intervention-currency-markets-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyotas-global-sales-slide-7-february-led-by-slumps-china-japan-2024-03-28/
BOJ policymakers saw need to go slow in future rate hikes, March summary shows: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to go slow in phasing out ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/boj-board-divided-economys-strength-upon-stimulus-exit-march-summary-shows-2024-03-28/
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will agree next month to tighter military cooperation, including talks on the biggest ... Show more
Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/27/news/guyana/police-receive-three-motorcycles-from-tokyo-motors/
Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/subaru-recall-over-118000-vehicles-us-nhtsa-says-2024-03-27/
North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
pbs.org/newshour/world/north-korea-says-japans-prime-minister-offered-to-meet-with-leader-kim-jong-un-soon
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
polygon.com/24107076/godzilla-american-vs-japanese-movies-interpretations-monsterverse
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
Toyota and Honda reap rewards from U.S. hybrid boom: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel economy ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-and-Honda-reap-rewards-from-U.S.-hybrid-boom
New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240326-176722/
Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-27/
The fate of Japan's plan to tap into its wind power resources hangs on the 800-kilometer cable it needs to build to connect the populous center of the country ... Show more
60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues, call events 'work': survey - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2a/00m/0na/031000c
'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2a/00m/0sc/027000c
A 15-story mural of new Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, created by artist Robert Vargas, was unveiled on the side of the Miyako Hotel in LA’s Little ... Show more
Markets brace for more rate cut mood swings after wild Q1: Global bond and equity markets are ending the first quarter on a high, with investors poised for more ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-q1-pix-graphics-2024-03-28/
Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued: The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-28/
Tokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
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Dollar dips, yen draws support from Tokyo's jawboning: The dollar was on the back foot on Tuesday, owing to profit taking and pressured in part by a slightly ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-dips-yen-draws-support-tokyos-jawboning-2024-03-26/
Japan aims to launch next-gen. passenger aircraft by around 2035 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is looking to launch a next-generation passenger aircraft ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240327/p2g/00m/0bu/018000c
Nissan will invest in Renault's Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says: Japan's Nissan Motor will invest in Renault's electric vehicle (EV) unit Ampere ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/nissan-will-invest-renault-ev-unit-even-though-ipo-scrapped-ceo-says-2024-03-27/
Mitsukoshi Isetan to shut Shanghai department store in June - The Mainichi: SHANGHAI (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0na/035000c
Sand Land is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi comedy adventure with complex themes, stunning designs, and a story only Akira Toriyama could tell ... Show more
Japan Inc. to return record $165bn to shareholders as profits rise: TOKYO -- Payouts to shareholders by listed companies in Japan are expected to reach an ...
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BOJ's Tamura calls for slow but steady policy normalisation: Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura said on Wednesday the central bank must proceed slowly ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/bojs-tamura-calls-slow-steady-policy-normalisation-2024-03-27/
TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Tokio-aeussert-sich-zu-toedlicher-Infektionswelle-article24823849.html
BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-must-support-economy-with-easy-policy-says-governor-ueda-2024-03-27/
Japan says it won't rule out any steps to prop up faltering yen: Japan would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, finance minister Shunichi ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-finance-minister-says-he-wont-rule-out-any-steps-stem-weak-yen-2024-03-26/
Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240323/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The Most Important Castle of the Toyotomi Family
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Bank of Japan may be less dovish than markets think: The Bank of Japan has ditched its dovish forward guidance in favour of a more
reuters.com/markets/asia/bank-japan-may-be-less-dovish-than-markets-think-2024-03-26/
Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present: TOKYO -- Nostalgia, you could say, is a current that hums under the static of modern society ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Three-Tokyo-destinations-where-the-past-is-delightfully-present
JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in US
reuters.com/business/energy/jera-exxon-explore-development-hydrogen-ammonia-production-project-us-2024-03-25/
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?: High-end travelers are looking for sustainability, wellness and adventure when they head abroad ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/25/travel/luxury-tourism-market-japan-experience/
A walking tour recently took people to see places where Donald Keene was a regular and gave a peek into his daily life in Tokyo.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/original/donald-keenes-legacy/20240327-176961/
Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Hong-Kong-s-loss-can-be-Tokyo-s-gain-if-it-plays-its-cards-right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
- As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.
- Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.
- Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.
- Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
Tepco seeks regulatory approval to load nuclear fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant
reuters.com/business/energy/tepco-seeks-regulatory-approval-load-nuclear-fuel-into-kashiwazaki-kariwa-plant-2024-03-28/
Toyota to open new Tokyo head office in Shinagawa in FY2030: Toyota Motor Corporation says it will sign a new agreement with Keikyu Corporation in relation to ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-to-open-new-tokyo-head-office-in-shinagawa-in-fy2030
Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0sp/043000c
Princess Aiko's 1st solo trip hits Ise Jingu shrine, local museumswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15211649
Tokyo Ward Hopes to Attract Visitors with Tomica Toy Cars; New Neighborhood Park Expected to Open in Fiscal 2029
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240324-176190/
Japan Imperial Household Agency to Launch Instagram Account
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240326-176728/
Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan: In what would be a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers likely ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-03-24/dodgers-likely-open-2025-mlb-season-in-japan
Empress Dowager Shoken’s Waka Poems Translated into English
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240325-176539/
Japan warns of surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Infections of streptococcus bacteria of the throat are being diagnosed at quadruple the pace of ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-warns-on-surge-in-potentially-deadly-strep-throat-cases
People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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#RyanBang clearly didn't mind booking two rooms, even if he's with his girlfriend.
FULL STORY: www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/ryan-bang-wowed-netizens-with-respectful-gesture-for-girlfriend-a5322-20240324
Poll: Are You Playing Rise of the Ronin?: Rise up
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'Evil Does Not Exist' Trailer: Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Eerie Eco-Poem: Ryusuke Hamaguchi follows the global success of 'Drive My Car' with 'Evil Does ...
indiewire.com/news/trailers/evil-does-not-exist-trailer-ryusuke-hamaguchi-1234967778/
Marvel’s Groot Lands a Gig at Tokyo Disneyland; Tree Man to Appear In ’It’s a Small World’ in 2025
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240328-177209/
‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
japantoday.com/category/entertainment/james-clavell%E28099s-%E28098shogun%E28099-is-reimagined-for-a-new-generation-of-tv-viewers
Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers: Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Amao strawberry is known for its bright red color and sweet yet ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/japan/society/driver-shortages-concern-strawberry-growers/
Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University: Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on Wednesday graduated from Gakushuin ...
japantoday.com/category/national/princess-aiko-graduates-from-gakushuin-university
U.S. hybrid boom drives Toyota and Honda profits: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining in popularity in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel performance ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/U.S.-hybrid-boom-drives-Toyota-and-Honda-profits
Son (34) complains: "My parents are squandering my inheritance": A 34-year-old man complains about the behavior of his parents, who treat themselves to one ...
focus.de/finanzen/ihre-traumurlaube-verbrauchen-mein-geld-sohn-34-beschwert-sich-meine-eltern-verprassen-mein-erbe_id_259780181.html
Tokyo's Sézanne tops Asia's 50 Best Restaurants; Singapore has 9 on list: Sézanne in Tokyo was named The Best Restaurant in Asia, at last night's awards ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/03/27/tokyo039s-szanne-tops-asia039s-50-best-restaurants-singapore-has-9-on-list
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change: In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen ageing machines at his ...
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Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste: TOKYO -- Japanese plastic maker Kuraray will construct a $410 million plant in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/Japan-s-Kuraray-plans-Singapore-plant-for-packaging-that-cuts-food-waste
Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine
japantoday.com/category/politics/russia-warns-japan-of-&
Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games.
Full story: sports.yahoo.com/olympic-flame-burn-near-louvre-072510958.html
Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2g/00m/0na/010000c
North Korea's fans cheer before the World Cup 2026 qualifier football match between Japan and North Korea at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 21, 2024.
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