Explainer: What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen look like?: Japanese authorities are facing renewed pressure to combat a sustained depreciation ...
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Tokyo Cherry Trees Declared to Be in Bloom; Someiyoshino Sakura Blossom 15 Days Later than Last Year
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Princess Aiko visits Emperor Jinmu's tomb in Nara: The 22-year-old princess made a Shinto ritual offering at the tomb of Japan's mythical first Emperor to report ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/princess-aiko-visits-emperor-jinmus-tomb/
Japan flags 'speculative' yen moves, signals chance of intervention: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday there were "speculative" moves ...
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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.
Yen falls to 34-year low against dollar: The yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, just over a week after the Bank of Japan announced a ...
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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/
Japan moon probe survives second two-week lunar night: space agency: Japan's unmanned moon lander woke up after surviving a second frigid ...
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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/
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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Cherry blossoms bloom in southwest Japan's Fukuoka, expected to peak in 1 week - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
Japan imperial family to make Instagram debut in April - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's imperial family will begin posting activities of Emperor Naruhito ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2g/00m/0na/053000c
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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Yellow Sand Expected in Western, Northern Japan Through Sunday
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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
A Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian, a Belarusian and an American successfully docked with the International Space Station ... Show more
Quick Glance: Successful Arrival of Soyuz Spacecraft with American, Russian, and Belarusian Astronauts at ISS
- On March 23, 2024, the spacecraft Soyuz MS-25 carrying NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya from Belarus successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS).
- On Monday, a Russian spacecraft with a Russian, a Belarusian, and an American astronaut successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The original planned landing on Thursday was aborted seconds before takeoff due to a problem with a chemical power source.
- Onboard the spacecraft were Russian Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya, and American Tracy Dyson. Novitsky and Vasilevskaya will return to Earth on April 6 along with U.S. astronaut Loral O'Hara, who is currently aboard the space station.
Japan eyes upgrade of 16 airports, ports for possible defense use - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan plans to upgrade five airports and 11 ports ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0na/003000c
North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un: North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit ...
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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.
Yen hits 34-yr low ahead of key US inflation data: The yen dropped to its lowest level since 1990 on Wednesday before rebounding slightly after Japan's top ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-steadies-yen-teeters-ahead-key-us-inflation-data-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/
Japan finmin Suzuki: To take decisive steps vs excessive yen moves: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday he would not rule out any options ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-finmin-suzuki-take-decisive-steps-vs-excessive-yen-moves-2024-03-27/
Morning Bid: Yen wary of holiday calm as Q1 curtain falls: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-28/
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/
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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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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Japan's Kishida calls it appropriate for BOJ to keep easy policy: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday it was appropriate ...
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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/
Hatch opening and welcoming remarks of the Soyuz MS-25 crew at the International Space Station. #Live #Space #SpaceStation #News #Reuters #ISS
JAXA’s SLIM Reactivates After One Month of Dormancy; Successful ‘Over-Night’ at Minus 170 Degrees Again
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Japan's Feb. factory output falls 0.1% on weak auto sector - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industrial output in February fell 0.1 percent from the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
Princess Aiko visits sacred Shinto landmark: Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has made her first solo trip to the ...
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BOJ Watchers See Next Interest Rate Hike by October, Risk of Faster Raises: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again by October and may hike at a faster ...
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Morning Bid: Dollar flexes again, Japan warns: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-03-27/
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/
Japanese emperor, empress may visit Britain in June -media: Arrangements are being made for Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako ...
reuters.com/world/japanese-emperor-empress-may-visit-britain-june-media-2024-03-23/
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/
Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station, 2 days after glitch
reuters.com/technology/space/soyuz-craft-launches-en-route-international-space-station-2-days-after-glitch-2024-03-23/
While the Bank of Japan has ended its unconventional purchases of exchange-traded funds without stirring up the equity market ... 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/
Lower hedging costs reveal Japan investors' confidence in weak yen bets: Three-month yen basis swaps, which indicate decreasing demand for hedging the more they ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/26/economy/weak-yen-hedge/
Satire TV show strikes a generation-spanning chord in Japan: 'Extremely Inappropriate' uses a time-traveling protagonist to humorously highlight the gap between ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/29/tv-streaming/extremely-inappropriate-tv-netflix/
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/
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
“This is not a war. This is the pure definition of ethnic cleansing.” US Special Forces veteran Alan Shebaro, whose viral video captured him criticising US ... Show more
TEPCO submits plan to load nuclear fuel in idled reactor in central Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0bu/058000c
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.
Morning Bid: Japan, China rein in buck as quarter nears end: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-03-25/
Morning Bid: Volatile yuan, fragile yen cool sentiment: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-25/
'Fruitful' Japan-N. Korea ties will benefit both nations: Kishida - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0na/056000c
Scandal-hit LDP heavyweight Nikai not to run in next general election - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2g/00m/0na/013000c
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.
Osaka Gas sees little impact from Freeport LNG's partial shutdown: Japan's Osaka Gas expects to see little impact on its balance of supply and demand for ...
reuters.com/business/energy/osaka-gas-sees-little-impact-freeport-lngs-partial-shutdown-2024-03-27/
Why are so many Japanese-style dining pubs popping up in Korea? : On a rainy Monday night in March, nostalgic melodies of Japanese city pop played aloud outside ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/141_371563.html
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion: Attacks flared in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday as political groups appeared to get ...
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LIVE: SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrives at the ISS
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft arrives at the International Space Station to deliver food ... Show more
Union jack replaced with Welsh flag after dispute: Peter Williams was told the Welsh flag couldn't be flown due to a hail storm and weak flag pole.
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Japanese businesses and consumers are bracing for the impact on currencies and borrowing costs after the Bank of Japan ended its nearly decade-long negative ... Show more
Princess Aiko set to work with Red Cross following Gakushuin graduation: The princess studied for four years in the Department of Japanese Language and ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/society/princess-aiko-graduates-university/
Record high 122,806 suspected child abuse cases logged by police in 2023: A record 2,385 criminal investigations into child abuse cases were conducted by police ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/crime-legal/record-high-child-abuse-cases-2023/
BOJ's Ueda eyes future drop in bond buying in sign of steady exit: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will eventually scale back bond ...
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Japan to Add 4 Industries to Foreign Workers Program
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LIVE: Soyuz spacecraft takes new crew to ISS: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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‘I love you, darling’: Last message captain of capsized South Korean tanker sent to wife
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/i-love-you-darling-last-message-captain-of-capsized-south-korean-tanker-sent-to-wife
What's next for the BOJ after its exit from negative rates?: TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years on Tuesday ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Bank-of-Japan/What-s-next-for-the-BOJ-after-its-exit-from-negative-rates
Yen drops to lowest in 34 years despite BOJ rate hike: TOKYO -- The yen dropped to its lowest level in 34 years, trading near 152 to the dollar on Wednesday ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Yen-drops-to-lowest-in-34-years-despite-BOJ-rate-hike
LIVE: New crew launches to International Space StationNASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina ... Show more
Historic Stock Prices, Growing Wages: Kishida Stresses Economic Achievements
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Japan supplements linked to health claims largely made since Sept. - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0na/002000c
Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
- Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.
- Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.
- Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.
- The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Spots Chinese WZ-7 Reconnaissance Drone over Sea of Japan for 1st Time; Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Confirmed as WZ-7 Type
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240327-176937/
Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240321/p2g/00m/0na/010000c
No, Japan Will Not Defend Taiwan: Whatever the Kishida administration might want, there are still strong domestic constraints to the country taking part in any ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/no-japan-will-not-defend-taiwan/
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
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Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’: The Kishida administration’s decision to export advanced fighter jets is part ...
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Ex-PM Yoshiro Mori may face LDP probe over kickback scheme: The target and scope of such an investigation has yet to be decided, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ...
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US, Japan national security aides prepare for Kishida's visit - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The highest-ranking U.S. and Japanese national security ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240327/p2g/00m/0na/010000c
Launch of Russian Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft cancelled at last minute: The launch of a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, which was meant to carry Russian and Belarusian ...
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The Bank of Japan nudged its benchmark rate just above zero and said it could do more increases if inflation picks up. 2.1% is how much the Federal Reserve now ... Show more
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