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Rapidly Weakening Yen Threatens Higher Power Bills in Japan: The yen’s relentless decline risks pushing power prices higher for Japan’s households and businesses ...
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Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...
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Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
BOJ keeps rates steady, projects inflation staying near 2% in coming years: The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday and issued fresh estimates ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-keeps-rates-steady-projects-inflation-staying-near-2-coming-years-2024-04-26/
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/
Nomura profits surge as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record: Investment bank and brokerage boosted by soaring stock and fixed-income trading
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Japan Tightens Export Controls on More Chip and Quantum Tech: Japan said it plans to expand restrictions on exports of four technologies related to ...
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‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/style/shogun-hiroyuki-sanada-interview-hnk-intl/
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
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'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
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Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts: For the first time in over 30 years, the yen weakened beyond ¥155 per dollar ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/25/markets/yen-falls-past-155/
Japan comes face to face with its own space junk: A Tokyo company's satellite encounters a big lump of space debris high above the Earth.
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Yen drops to 156 level vs. dollar as BOJ keeps current easing policy - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0bu/046000c
Revival in Japanese Stock Market Hinges on Domestic Demand Taking Hold: Japan’s stock market needs to see more domestically-oriented companies step up their game ...
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Japan frets over relentless yen slide as BOJ keeps ultra-low rates: Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-is-concerned-about-weak-yens-negative-effects-finmin-says-2024-04-26/
Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture: On a recent Saturday, some 100 volunteers gathered on a popular beach in the Japanese port ...
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Nomura Q4 net profit jumps almost eight fold on retail income surge: Nomura Holdings , Japan's biggest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Friday a 670% ...
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The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence: As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping ...
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MLB: Record-setting Shohei Ohtani says still striving to improve - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani felt he had done something special the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/033000c
Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war: TOKYO -- Cutthroat competition in China's electric vehicle sector has cast a shadow over ...
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Japan's yen hits 155 to the dollar, weakest since 1990: (Reuters) -- The yen fell on Wednesday to its weakest levels against the dollar since 1990 ...
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Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses
- The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.
- Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.
- Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?
- Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.
Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
Japanese Astronaut Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Furukawa Also Expressed Desire to Help Other Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20240425-182343/
Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo Rainbow Pride event - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence: As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping ...
reuters.com/world/glitch-japans-plans-bolster-us-defence-2024-04-26/
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
Shogun: A guide to the hit Japanese samurai epic as its finale cuts deep: A quick guide as the razor-sharp, critically-acclaimed samurai epic reaches its finale.
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Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed for a second month in April ...
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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
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Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
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More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0li/043000c
Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240426-182585/
Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China: A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/24/japan/japan-china-ev-gap/
Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
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How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term.html
Japan’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Adorned in Ukiyo-e; New Costumes Feature Hokusai’s Famous Wave
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other-sports/20240425-182485/
New Zealand trampoline couple fall head over heels before Paris: For New Zealand's trampoline gymnastics team, the Paris Olympics will be a labour of love.
reuters.com/sports/new-zealand-trampoline-couple-fall-head-over-heels-before-paris-2024-04-25/
Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
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Japan set for clean power surge in 2024: Japan's utilities are on track to boost clean electricity output to the highest levels in several years in 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/japan-set-clean-power-surge-2024-maguire-2024-04-24/
Japan supermarket sales grow 3.7% in FY 2023, biggest rise in 32 yrs - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2g/00m/0bu/012000c
Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3 billion renewable power storage network, Nikkei reports
reuters.com/sustainability/japans-sumitomo-plans-13-billion-renewable-power-storage-network-nikkei-reports-2024-04-23/
Markets Wary of Intervention as Yen Struggles at 155 Level
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-family-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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Taiwan airport bus takes passengers for Tokyo, Osaka to same plane | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 20:34
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Yen drops to 155 range, new 34-yr low against U.S. dollar - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The yen weakened to the 155 range against the U.S ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2g/00m/0bu/069000c
Japanese companies navigate workplace revolution as job hunters get choosier: TOKYO -- For decades, Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi has worked in obscurity ...
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Japan March duty-free sales at department stores surge to record high - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0bu/045000c
Easy Japanese news in translation: Nemophila flowers blend in with Ibaraki Pref.'s blue sky - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/009000c
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP: TOKYO -- Japan's defense-related budget for fiscal 2024 has expanded to 1.6% of gross domestic product ...
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Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile: Asian shares extended gains on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street as investors' focus shifts to ...
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Tsukiji 2030s: A stadium, culinary center and transportation hub: Massive redevelopment plans for the former site of Japan's world-famous fish market aim to turn ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/tsukiji-market-redevelopment/
Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
‘We want to enjoy now’: Young Japanese choose work-life balance over notoriously long office hours
channelnewsasia.com/asia/we-want-enjoy-now-young-japanese-choose-work-life-balance-over-notoriously-long-office-hours-4285576
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores: Shops without staff, shelves for rent, cafes and meetups are some of the ways the country's dwindling bookstores are ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/22/books/bookshops-economy-japan-jimbocho/
Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Japan’s Former Premier Aso to Meet Trump as US Election Looms: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is set to meet former President Donald Trump on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Japanese Gacha machine dispenses Intel Core i7-8700 for just $3.25: The machine was highlighted by X/Twitter user LaurieWired (via Tom's Hardware) ...
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Quick Glance: CPU Gacha Machine in Japan: Core i7-8700 for $3
- A CPU Gacha machine in Japan dispenses Intel processors. One user got an Intel Core i7-8700 for $3.
- The machine contains various Intel CPUs, possibly including older or defective models.
- Located in front or inside a computer store called 1's PC, the machine could be a way to get rid of old or defective CPUs.
- Despite issues with one core, the affordable Core i7-8700 was able to run Windows and pass benchmarks.
Tepid economic data weighs on equities; yen sinks to fresh lows: Stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday as disappointing forecasts from Facebook ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-25/
SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI: TOKYO -- Japanese telecom company SoftBank is investing 150 billion yen ($960 million) by ...
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Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures: TOKYO -- Japan has launched a 1 trillion yen ($6.43 billion) fund for private space ...
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Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
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Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official: Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-may-intervene-support-yen-any-time-says-senior-ruling-party-official-2024-04-23/
New private rooms on Tokaido Shinkansen change the way we travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
japantoday.com/category/features/travel/new-private-rooms-on-tokaido-shinkansen-change-the-way-we-travel-from-tokyo-to-kyoto
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
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‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/evil-does-not-exist/
BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
Toyota partners with Tencent to appeal to young Chinese drivers: Toyota Motor on Thursday said it will partner Chinese gaming and social media leader Tencent in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/toyota-says-partner-with-tencent-china-2024-04-25/
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally ... Show more
Japan's Princess Kako to visit Greece to mark 125 yrs of ties - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0na/057000c
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Finding the right fit
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Wendy’s releases Pretzel Roast Beef Burger aimed at foreign tourists in Japan: Wendy’s has released a limited-edition burger with a Western bent in Japan ...
japantoday.com/category/features/food/wendy%E28099s-releases-a-pretzel-roast-beef-burger-aimed-at-foreign-tourists-in-japan
2 Japanese Navy Helicopters Crash In the Pacific Ocean: One Dead and Seven Missing
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
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