Retro Gaming: Pen Pen Trilcelon – Not Just for Japan with a PC and Emulator
If you’re on the hunt for a retro game that’s equal parts bizarre and delightful, Pen Pen TriIcelon—or just Pen Pen—is a title that deserves … Read more
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Leading Japan lawmaker seeks Trump meeting during New York visit, NHK reports
By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – A senior figure in Japan’s ruling party will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting … Read more
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) – A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the … Read more
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure … Read more
China, Japan coast guards patrol disputed East China Sea waters
BEIJING/Tokyo (Reuters) – The China Coast Guard said on Friday it patrolled the “territorial waters” of Diaoyu Islands, also known in Japan as the Senkaku … Read more
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan
TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first high-speed rail in the U.S. … Read more
Britain announces Indo-Pacific military exercises with US, Japan
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will hold regular joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific with the United States and Japan from 2025, seeking to boost security … Read more
With eyes on China, US and Japan vow new security collaboration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised a “new era” of U.S.-Japan strategic cooperation on Wednesday, laying out … Read more
China constantly coerces Japan and Philippines, US envoy to Japan Emanuel says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China constantly uses coercion and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Monday. … Read more
US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) -Defence forces of the U.S., Japan, Australia and the Philippines will conduct “maritime cooperative activity” on April 7 to … Read more
Analysis-Why Japan is not giving up on fraught U.S. Steel deal
By John Geddie, Katya Golubkova and Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) – Days after President Joe Biden joined his election rival Donald Trump in voicing concern … Read more
US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report
TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July, on … Read more
Japan finally screens ‘Oppenheimer’, with trigger warnings, unease in Hiroshima
By Irene Wang HIROSHIMA (Reuters) – Best picture winner “Oppenheimer” finally premiered in Japan on Friday, eight months after a controversial grassroots marketing push and … Read more
Japan relaxes military export curbs for planned jet fighter
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government on Tuesday relaxed military equipment export restrictions, the second change in less than four months, to allow … Read more
US, Japan urge nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Japan on Monday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution stressing that nations should comply with a treaty that … Read more
Japan Inc opens door to more women directors, but managers remain rare
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) – Mitsuko Tottori’s appointment as Japan Airlines’ next president makes her something of a rarity in Japan – a female … Read more
At Japan Airlines, bankruptcy helped lay groundwork for first female boss
By Maki Shiraki and Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) – The seeds of former flight attendant Mitsuko Tottori’s rise to the top of Japan Airlines (JAL) … Read more
IMF sees Japan committed to flexible exchange rate
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese authorities are committed to a flexible exchange rate, which acts as a shock absorber and supports the Bank of Japan’s monetary … Read more
Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty
By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) – Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev told Japan on Tuesday it would have to drop territorial claims to a group … Read more
Japan dark-horse premier candidate calls for ending BOJ’s negative rate policy
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan must immediately end its negative interest rate policy as it has allowed … Read more
Japan December jobless rate falls to 2.4%
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s jobless rate fell to 2.4% in December from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate … Read more
Japan Dec industrial output seen rising; outlook uncertain: Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industrial output likely expanded in December thanks to the easing of supply constraints, although the outlook for this … Read more
Kirin sees Japan whisky ‘renaissance’ driving 50% export of premium brand
By Rocky Swift and Mayu Sakoda TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese whisky “renaissance” will help Kirin Holdings more than double exports of its premium brand … Read more
Japan exports soar to record in Dec; China shipments make long-awaited rebound
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s exports surged to record highs in December, with shipments to the U.S. soaring to their strongest-ever level while those … Read more
Japan Jan factory activity languishes, but service sector picks up – PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s factory activity shrank for the eight consecutive month in January amid weak demand, but the service sector saw strong gains as … Read more
Japan seen missing primary budget surplus target in FY2025
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s primary budget balance is expected to remain in the red in the fiscal year 2025/26 when policymakers had hoped to achieve … Read more
Marketmind: Bulls bank on Japan inflation cooling further
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The number one focus for investors in Asia on Friday will … Read more
US Deputy Treasury Secretary to discuss use of new Russia sanctions authority in trip to Europe, Japan
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Europe and Japan this month, where he will coordinate with … Read more
Marketmind: China GDP, Japan CPI the guiding lights
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Financial market activity in Asia on Monday will be lighter than … Read more
Japan to double budget reserves for earthquake relief – PM Kishida
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government plans to double budget reserves to 1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) for earthquake relief in the next fiscal year, Prime … Read more
Navy Soldier Jailed By Japan Released After Nearly 18 Months
Navy Soldier Jailed By Japan Released After Nearly 18 Months Mary Lou Masters on January 12, 2024 A Navy soldier who was imprisoned by Japan … Read more
Foreign flows into Japan stocks topped 6 trln yen in 2023
(Reuters) – Foreign investors made hefty investments in Japanese stocks in 2023, buoyed by optimism around corporate governance reforms and a weaker yen against the … Read more
Japan Dec CPI likely hit 18-month low, fuelling steady view on BOJ: Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s consumer inflation rate likely decelerated in December for a second month in a row to hit the lowest … Read more
Marketmind- Nikkei rally is no flash in Japan
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. South Korea delivers its latest interest rate decision on Thursday with … Read more
Marketmind: Japan shines as Wall St eyes CPI, bitcoin swings
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Roaring Japanese stocks at 21st century highs shone in an otherwise … Read more
Japan to double budget reserves for FY24/25 to respond to earthquake reconstruction – Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is considering doubling budget reserves to 1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) for the new fiscal year starting April to cover … Read more
China likely dethroned Japan as world’s top auto exporter in 2023: China group
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China is estimated to have overtaken Japan as the world’s largest auto exporter in 2023, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on … Read more
Japan Nov household spending falls 2.9% year/year
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese household spending in November fell 2.9% from a year earlier, down for nine months in a row, government data showed on … Read more
Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Japan restated the importance for early completion of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and creditor nations … Read more
Toyota Motor: to restart vehicle plants in Japan from Monday
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said it would restart its Japanese vehicle plants on Monday but, given the impact of the New Year’s Day earthquake, … Read more
Japan service activity expands in Dec, led by strong new business – PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s December service activity expanded at a faster pace from the previous month thanks to strong demand and a lift in confidence … Read more
How Japan Airlines crew led 367 passengers to safety from a burning plane
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO (Reuters) – From the moment a Japan Airlines passenger jet collided with a smaller plane on a runway in Tokyo on … Read more
Japan corporate service inflation steady in November
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s business-to-business service inflation was steady at 2.3% in November, data showed on Tuesday, suggesting companies were gradually passing on rising labour … Read more
Japan November jobless rate flat at 2.5%
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s jobless rate was unchanged at 2.5% in November from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment … Read more
Japan automakers to invest $4.3 billion in Thailand over 5 years -Thai govt
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Major Japanese auto manufacturers will invest 150 billion baht ($4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, a Thai government spokesperson … Read more
Japan prepares for missile shipments after easing arms export restrictions
By Sakura Murakami (Reuters) -Japan said on Friday it would prepare to ship Patriot air defence missiles to the United States after revising its arms … Read more
Japan banks scramble to beef up asset management business amid govt reform push
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese government’s reform push for the country’s $5 trillion asset management industry has sparked a series … Read more
Japan Nov industrial output seen swinging back to contraction: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industrial output in November likely swung back to contraction for the first time in three months, a Reuters poll of analysts … Read more
Marketmind: Eyes on Japan CPI, U.S. soft landing hopes grow
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors seem more confident than ever that the U.S. economy is … Read more
Japan government lifts economic growth estimates
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government on Thursday slightly raised its economic growth projections for this fiscal year from its previous estimates, as external demand is … Read more