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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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Dollar Hits 33-Year High of 151.97 Yen in Tokyo (Update 1)
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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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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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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 ...
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I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
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Shohei Ohtani Mural Unveiled on Hotel in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
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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.
Jet2 to fly from Bournemouth Airport to 16 destinations: PACKAGE holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24208424.jet2-fly-bournemouth-airport-16-destinations/
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 rail operator gives up plan to launch maglev train in 2027: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Central Japan Railway said Friday it has given up its plan to launch a new ...
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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 ...
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US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years: Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next month
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🔊 Japan is pricing in a possible second Trump term. To find out who Tokyo has lined up to liaise with the Trump 2024 campaign ...
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Japan February jobless rate rises to 2.6%: Japan's jobless rate in February rose to 2.6% from 2.4% in the previous month, government data showed on Friday.
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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 ...
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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.
Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ's rate hike outlook: Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in March and factory output unexpectedly slid in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/tokyo-inflation-slows-march-clouding-rate-hike-outlook-2024-03-28/
North Korea has no interest in summit with Japan or talks, Kim's sister says: North Korea said on Tuesday it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would ...
reuters.com/world/europe/north-korea-says-no-interest-summit-with-japan-rejects-more-talks-2024-03-26/
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.
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 ...
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Bullet trains restart in east Japan after power failure - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Bullet train services on sections of lines in eastern Japan restarted at ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0bu/001000c
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 ...
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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.
Tokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
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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.
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/
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/
Morning Bid: Yen wary of holiday calm as Q1 curtain falls: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Japan brought forward emergency yen meeting to maximise market impact - source: Japanese monetary authorities made a last-minute decision to bring forward to ...
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Remembering the amazing sight of Concorde at Humberside Airport: Mark Page looks back on a time when the legendary supersonic jet regularly visited northern ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/local-news/remembering-awe-inspiring-sight-concorde-9185637
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
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 ...
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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 ...
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2a/00m/0sc/027000c
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/
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
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.
No money for rent: Pensioner (83) has been living at the airport for six months: Arnaldo (83) has been living at Bologna Airport for six months, making headlines ...
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Quick Glance: No Money for Rent: 83-Year-Old Man Lives at Airport
- Arnaldo (83) has been living at Bologna Airport for six months due to financial constraints.
- The airport staff provides meals, coffee, and a sleeping bag for Arnaldo, who remains active and informed.
- He hopes for a room with a stove as the Social Welfare Office seeks a suitable housing solution.
- Over seven million German retirees face poverty, with more than 42% receiving low pensions, particularly affecting women.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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
Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi
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Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued: The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese ...
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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/
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 ...
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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/
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
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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
‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
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Empress Dowager Shoken’s Waka Poems Translated into English
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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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Bank of Japan scraps radical policy, makes first rate hike in 17 years: The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-poised-end-negative-rates-closing-era-radical-policy-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
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/
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/
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged 'drug mule' arrested as feds intercept rap mogul’s private jet in Miami
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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/
Russia warns Japan of ‘serious consequences’ if missiles made there end up in Ukraine
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Japan Imperial Household Agency to Launch Instagram Account
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
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TEPCO submits plan to load nuclear fuel in idled reactor in central Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0bu/058000c
Tributes have been pouring in for veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor who died on Sunday.
Muonagor's death comes just a few days after he appealed for ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The Most Important Castle of the Toyotomi Family
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo viewpoint - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2a/00m/0li/007000c
Dollar Tops 151 Yen for 1st Time in 4 Months
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen pacing outside Miami airport after homes get raided by feds
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Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
Dollar muscles higher ahead of crucial Fed meeting: The dollar rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, while stock and bond markets treaded water as ...
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Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-admiral as chief priest: Japan's Yasukuni Shrine has picked a former military commander as its chief priest ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tokyos-controversial-yasukuni-shrine-picks-ex-admiral-chief-priest-source-says-2024-03-15/
Seibu may sell 36-story Tokyo office building for ¥300 billion, sources say: Japan's highest value property transaction is currently the ¥436 billion sale by the ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/companies/seibu-considers-sale-kioicho-complex/
Japan’s Ruling Parties Approve Exports of New Fighter Jet: Japan’s ruling parties agreed to allow exports of a next-generation fighter jet the country is ...
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Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections ...
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Singer seen vaping at Sydney Airport: The lead singer of popular noughties band Aqua was seen at Sydney Domestic Airport just days after her onstage meltdown ...
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Japan's bullet train network just became bigger with new stops: FUKUI, Japan -- A new section of Japan's shinkansen bullet train network opened ...
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Princess Aiko to Make Solo Trip to Ise Jingu for 1st Time
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Marvel’s Groot Lands a Gig at Tokyo Disneyland; Tree Man to Appear In ’It’s a Small World’ in 2025
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Japan shares scale record high, yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ: Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday and the yen rebounded from a ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-shares-scale-record-high-yen-rebounds-fed-out-doves-boj-2024-03-21/
Japan's union group Rengo announces biggest wage hikes on record: Japanese firms have agreed to raise pay by 5.25% this year, the biggest rise under comparable ...
reuters.com/world/japan/japan-union-group-rengo-announces-biggest-wage-hikes-record-2024-03-22/
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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Tepco seeks regulatory approval to load nuclear fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant
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Markets see BOJ's next rate hike likely in July or October, Nikkei reports: A growing number of market players expect the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/bank-japans-next-rate-hike-likely-july-or-october-nikkei-reports-2024-03-20/
Japan leukemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics: Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100 meters butterfly at the Paris Olympics ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-leukaemia-survivor-ikee-to-swim-at-paris-olympics
No money for rent: Pensioner (83) has been living at the airport for six months: Arnaldo (83) has been living at Bologna Airport for six months, making headlines ...
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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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