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Climbers of Mt. Fuji to face 4,000 yen fees amid overcrowding concern - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250317/p2g/00m/0na/010000c

Suspected killer of livestreamer wanted world to know of unpaid debts: A 42-year-old man arrested over the fatal stabbing of a young woman while she was ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/suspected-killer-of-livestreamer-wanted-world-to-know-of-unpaid-debts

Mount Fuji climbers to be charged ¥4,000 on all trails: Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/Mount-Fuji-climbers-to-be-charged-%C2%A54-000-on-all-trails

Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250312/p2g/00m/0na/017000c

Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend
cnbc.com/2025/03/20/japan-how-a-stronger-yen-may-impact-tokyos-booming-tourism-industry.html

Chen Po-yen resentenced to 18 years for murdering Malaysian student | Taiwan News | Mar. 20, 2025 13:10
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6064230

Man accused of using fake 10,000-yen note in 1st case involving counterfeited new bills - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250313/p2a/00m/0na/022000c

Ex-Japan PM Kishida now in spotlight over distributing gift vouchers: The office of former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida distributed gift vouchers worth 100 ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/ex-japan-pm-kishida-now-in-spotlight-over-distributing-gift-vouchers

'Very Challenging': Nissan Appoints a New CEO Amid Effort to See the Company 'Survive'
entrepreneur.com/business-news/nissan-replaces-its-ceo-amid-weak-sales-failed-honda-merger/488334

Japan braces for Trump’s worst as yen takes trade war fire: Self-awareness isn’t often a strong suit among top Bank of Japan officials. Take Haruhiko Kuroda ...
asiatimes.com/2025/03/japan-braces-for-trumps-worst-as-yen-takes-trade-war-fire/

Yen strengthens after BOJ signals economy is 'on track': TOKYO -- The Japanese yen appreciated on Wednesday afternoon after the Bank of Japan governor said wage ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Yen-strengthens-after-BOJ-signals-economy-is-on-track

The big currency winners of 2025 so far do not include the dollar: Donald Trump's second presidency is having a dramatic impact on currencies around the world ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/big-currency-winners-2025-so-far-do-not-include-dollar-2025-03-14/

Taiwan slams China comments about not having a president | Taiwan News | Mar. 14, 2025 19:28
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6059987

Man arrested in Japan's 1st new yen bill forgery case: A man has been arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit version of a newly issued banknote ...
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Unification Church faces dissolution in Japan: The Unification Church has come under intense scrutiny in Japan since a former prime minister was assassinated ...
japantoday.com/category/national/unification-church-faces-dissolution-in-japan

Japan logs 1st current account deficit in 2 years in January: Japan posted a current account deficit of 257.6 billion yen in January, marking the first red ink ...
japantoday.com/category/business/update1-japan-logs-1st-current-account-deficit-in-2-years-in-january

Alaska Governor Dunleavy on 1st visit to Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is visiting Taiwan for the first time since he took office in 2018 ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503200006

First-class section being added to Tokyo commuter trains this month with double-decker Green Cars
japantoday.com/category/features/travel/first-class-section-being-added-to-tokyo-commuter-trains-this-month-with-double-decker-green-cars

Taiwan protests rep office name change on South African gov't website - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503160012

Ticket presales, pavilion completion slow 1 month before Osaka Expo opens: With just one month to go until the World Exposition in Osaka opens ...
japantoday.com/category/national/ticket-presales-pavilion-completion-slow-1-month-before-osaka-expo

Japan rejects Trump's claim it is pursuing yen-weakening policy: Japan on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Tokyo is pursuing a ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-rebuffs-trump&

Tariff worries drag U.S. dollar, boosts safe-haven yen, Swiss franc: The dollar was softer on Monday and trading near its lowest level in four months against ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-starts-week-softer-tariffs-weigh-yen-rises-2025-03-10/

Despite withdrawal, U.S. to continue WHA support for Taiwan: MOFA - Focus Taiwan: The United States is expected to maintain its long-term support for Taiwan's ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503110009

St. Kitts and Nevis foreign minister visits Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Denzil Douglas, foreign minister of one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies Saint Kitts and Nevis ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503170009

Taiwan looks forward to more trilateral cooperation with US, Belize | Taiwan News | Mar. 15, 2025 17:43
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6060442

Trump, claiming Japan guiding yen lower, hints at fresh tariffs: Trump said that if Tokyo tries to weaken its currency and put the U.S. 'at a very unfair ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/04/economy/japan-china-currencies-trump/

Tokyo’s indoor Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival is perfect for those with pollen allergies
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/tokyo%E28099s-indoor-tenbou-park-sakura-festival-is-perfect-for-those-with-pollen-allergies-2

MOFA warns of travel risks in China-friendly countries - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday urged Taiwanese nationals to be ...
focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202503080010

Tokyo wants overseas tourists to spend more money at night | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15667183

Japan retailer Trial to acquire supermarket Seiyu for ¥380 bil: Japanese discount supermarket chain operator Trial Holdings Inc said Wednesday it will acquire ...
japantoday.com/category/business/japan-retailer-trial-to-acquire-supermarket-seiyu-for-380-bil.-yen

Record ¥4.5 bil in lost cash turned in to Tokyo police in 2024: Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/Record-%C2%A54.5-bil-in-lost-cash-turned-in-to-Tokyo-police-in-2024

Taiwan congratulates Canada's next prime minister Mark Carney | Taiwan News | Mar. 11, 2025 12:59
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6056431

Singaporean man arrested in Japan for theft, posing as cop to scam local woman: He is suspected of stealing $7,730 in cash from a convenience store ATM in Tokyo ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/singaporean-man-arrested-in-japan-for-theft-posing-as-cop-to-scam-local-woman

Taiwan congratulates Mark Carney on election as Liberal Party leader - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503110006

Japan's Nikkei slides as US tariffs, stronger yen unsettle market: Japan's Nikkei fell on Tuesday, as markets were jittery about a trade war as fresh U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-nikkei-slumps-tariff-concerns-yen-strength-unsettle-market-2025-03-04/

Ex-bank official held in another case of safe-deposit theft in Japan: A former top official of a credit union in Yokohama has been arrested on suspicion of ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/ex-bank-official-held-in-another-case-of-safe-deposit-theft-in-japan

Asian stocks slide as U.S. growth worries grip markets: In Asia, stocks were battered across the board with Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan stocks hitting their lowest ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/11/markets/asia-stocks-trump-recession/

Mister Donut blooms with sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season: For the past couple of years, Mister Donut has been heralding the start of cherry blossom ...
japantoday.com/category/features/food/mister-donut-blooms-with-sakura-doughnuts-for-cherry-blossom-season-1

Taiwan confirms failed hacking attempts after U.S. indicts Chinese hackers - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503060018

Taiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503020006

Impact of Japan's 'catnomics' in 2025 estimated to approach level of Tokyo Olympics - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250222/p2a/00m/0bu/009000c

Strong yen shows up on global money managers' radar amid FX volatility: TOKYO/NEW YORK -- The Japanese yen's recent outperformance has caught the attention ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Strong-yen-shows-up-on-global-money-managers-radar-amid-FX-volatility

Japan top court rejects Kurdish asylum seeker's appeal in abuse case: Japan's top court has rejected an appeal by a Kurdish man seeking damages of 11 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-top-court-rejects-kurdish-asylum-seeker&

Yen Strengthens Against the Dollar as U.S. Economic Concerns Weigh on Markets; Interest Rate Cut Expectations Drive Investors to Sell Dollars and Buy Yen
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/market/20250222-240077/

Japan manga sales top ¥700 bil for 1st time on digital growth: Sales of manga comics in Japan are estimated to have topped 700 billion yen in 2024 for the first ...
japantoday.com/category/business/japan-manga-sales-top-700-bil.-yen-for-1st-time-on-digital-growth

Japan's resort town of Karuizawa plans to introduce accommodation tax: The resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano Prefecture has announced plans to ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250228_01/

Japan food import costs surge as poor weather bites supply: TOKYO -- Japan is spending more on food imports as costs rise from poor harvests ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-food-import-costs-surge-as-poor-weather-bites-supply

Only 17% of Japanese people own passports, Foreign Ministry says: Around 3.7 million passports were issued domestically in 2024, a 8.8% increase from the year ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/25/japan/society/japan-passport-holders/

Yen volatility nears six-week high as Tokyo inflation gauge eyed: Investors seem to be divided on how quickly policymakers should withdraw their monetary ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/25/markets/yen-volatility-tokyo-inflation/

US commitment unchanged, ministry says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/02/26/2003832529

Asia-Pacific markets are set for mixed open after Wall Street declines overnight: Investors will be keeping an eye on the Japanese yen, which strengthened to a ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/21/asia-markets-live-japan-cpi-japan-yen.html

Taiwan pledges continued aid to Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of war - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's government promised Monday that it will continue to offer humanitarian ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502240006

Japan's digital deficit hits record ¥6.5 tril as U.S. tech reigns: Japan's digital trade deficit hit a record high of 6.46 trillion yen in 2024 ... Show more
Himeji Castle entry fee to more than double for visitors from outside Japan city - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250217/p2a/00m/0na/012000c

Tourist arrested in Japan for striking convenience store clerk over 3-yen bag altercation
japantoday.com/category/crime/foreign-tourist-arrested-in-japan-for-striking-convenience-store-clerk-over-3-yen-bag-altercation

Just 17% of Japan citizens hold passport, data shows: The weakness of the yen is one factor deterring Japanese travellers, along with inflation ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/just-17-of-japan-citizens-hold-passport-data-shows

Japanese man who spent around 2 million yen to ‘become a dog’ now rents out costume
wionews.com/trending/japanese-man-who-spent-around-2-million-yen-to-become-a-dog-now-rents-out-costume-8727183

Yen appreciates to 149 level on hawkish BOJ signals: TOKYO -- The Japanese yen strengthened past 150 to the dollar on Thursday afternoon after hawkish comments ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Yen-appreciates-to-149-level-on-hawkish-BOJ-signals

Shares in Sony surge over 10% after it forecasts stronger revenue and profit for 2024
cnbc.com/2025/02/14/sony-shares-surge-over-10percent-after-it-raised-2024-earnings-forecast.html

Tourism boom sends prices soaring at Niseko ski resort: A record influx of overseas visitors has descended on the famed Niseko ski resort on Japan's ...
japantoday.com/category/national/tourism-boom-sends-prices-soaring-at-japan&

Stocks find footing, dollar firms as traders weigh Trump's tariff vows: Global stocks were steady on Wednesday, with European and U.S. shares at record highs ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-wrapup-1-2025-02-17/

Japan's Toyo Tire posts record profit on strong U.S. sales, weak yen: KOBE, Japan -- Toyo Tire reported a record-high net profit of 74.8 billion yen ($491 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Japan-s-Toyo-Tire-posts-record-profit-on-strong-U.S.-sales-weak-yen

Wages in Japan drop for 3rd straight year in 2024 as inflation bites: Japan's real wages fell 0.2 percent from a year earlier in 2024, marking the third ...
japantoday.com/category/business/update2-japan-real-wages-drop-for-3rd-straight-yr-in-2024-as-inflation-bites

In first of its kind, Japan airport offers karaoke booth for waiting passengers: For 100 yen (89 Singapore cents) per song, travelers can don a pair of ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/in-first-of-its-kind-japan-airport-offers-karaoke-booth-for-waiting-passengers

European Parliament members in Taiwan for first time in 2025: MOFA - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502250005

Yen jumps; Aussie, kiwi firm ahead of rate decisions: The yen rose on Monday in a boost from upbeat Japanese GDP data, while the Australian and New Zealand ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-gains-aussie-kiwi-steady-before-rate-decisions-2025-02-17/

Japan logs record 29 trillion yen current account surplus in 2024 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan posted a current account surplus of 29 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250210/p2g/00m/0bu/008000c

US dollar wallows near 11-week low amid soft economic data, tariff worries: The safe-haven yen strengthened towards its highest level since October with investor ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/us-dollar-wallows-near-11-015731359.html

Gov't thanks Japan for allowing nationals to choose 'Taiwan' in family registry - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502170013

Japan's total debt hits fresh record of 1,317 tril. yen in 2024 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's fiscal health further worsened at the end of 2024 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250210/p2g/00m/0bu/030000c

SoftBank's Son back to form with big bets and quarterly loss: Japan's SoftBank Group booked a surprise $2.4 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/softbank-posts-third-quarter-loss-24-billion-2025-02-12/

Toyota Motor posts nearly 28% drop in third-quarter operating profit, missing estimates
cnbc.com/2025/02/05/toyota-motor-posts-nearly-28percent-drop-in-third-quarter-operating-profit-missing-estimates.html

Dollar swings drive creative yen bulls to European-based trades: Some firms are using strategies involving European currencies, rather than the dollar ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/17/markets/dollar-yen-creative-trade/

What’s behind Nintendo’s 42% drop in profits?: Nintendo reported that even though demand is down for the Switch, the number of players is still above 100 million ...
fastcompany.com/91272199/whats-behind-nintendos-42-drop-profits

Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business: Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast to $7 billion on ...
japantoday.com/category/business/sony-hikes-profit-forecast-on-strong-gaming-business

City to be Japan's 1st giving premarital couples housing aid, incl. LGBTQ, foreign residents - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250207/p2a/00m/0na/008000c

JAL net profit rises 6% in April-Dec. on inbound tourism demand - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Airlines Co. and ANA Holdings Inc. posted record-high ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250204/p2g/00m/0bu/041000c

SoftBank Group swings to net loss as market waits cues on AI strategy: TOKYO -- SoftBank Group on Wednesday announced a net loss of 369.1 billion yen ($2 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/SoftBank-Group-swings-to-net-loss-as-market-waits-cues-on-AI-strategy

Japan ‘dog’ man rents out canine costumes so others can live animal dream: Entrepreneur launches online costume business to leverage childhood dream of becoming ...
scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3298341/japan-dog-man-rents-out-canine-costumes-so-others-can-live-animal-dream

Morning Bid: Gold and yen bask in the limelight: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2025-02-20/

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