Tokyo stocks end lower on profit-taking, weak exporters

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OpenAI plans new Tokyo office, Tesla lays offs thousands: Today on Equity, Tesla cuts staff, and OpenAI has plans for an office in Tokyo along with a new GPT-4 ...

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Former No 1 Momota retires from international badminton at 29: TOKYO: Two-time world champion Kento Momota said on Thursday (Apr 18) he is retiring from ...

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Japan Cites G-7 Commitment on Response to Volatile FX Moves: Japan’s top currency official Masato Kanda flagged a reaffirmation of existing currency commitments ...

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Japan’s Top Power Producer Jera Considers IPO to Fund Green Push: Japan’s biggest utility, Jera Co., is considering an initial public offering to help fund a ...

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Apr 16

Hidden billions in Tokyo real estate market lure activist hedge funds: In Japan, there's a huge gap -22 trn yen ($143 bn) by one estimate - between how firms ...

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Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks

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Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system - The Mainichi

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OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry: TOKYO -- OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform ...

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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled

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Determined Tatjana Smith swam with injury at SA Champs to claim Paris place: Tatjana Smith is back to setting times that made her one of the world’s best ...

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Hidden billions in Tokyo real estate lure activist hedge funds: Billions in value can be unlocked by pressuring companies to sell off holdings ...

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Reporter at Japan daily fabricated source's comment about Kobayashi Pharma - The Mainichi

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Commentary: Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?: Domestic pride and confidence will turn into anxiety as Japanese railway expertise encounters ...

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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Countering China’s rare earth dominance and coercion: In December, the People’s Republic of China announced a retaliatory restriction of rare-earth element ...

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Apr 16

Japan's Nissan bets on solid-state batteries, gigacasting for next-gen EVs: Firm is betting on technological advancements to stave off heavy competition from ...

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Apr 15

Climate investors target Japan's top banks, this time on board oversight, sources say

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40-Centimeter-Long Snake Caught on Tokaido Shinkansen Bullet Train; Passenger Alerted Station Staff

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Eight people injured in Japan earthquake: Eight people were reported injured Thursday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off southwestern Japan ...

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OpenAI Expands to Asia, Launches Japanese GPT-4 Model: OpenAI opens an office in Japan, a country with rules that generally allow AI firms to use copyrighted ...

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Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on ...

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Morning Bid: Investors take breather, FX plots thicken: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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Funds make biggest bet against yen since 2007: McGeever: Hedge funds have built up their biggest bet against the yen in 17 years, raising the prospect that when ...

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Japan’s Nikkei Snaps Losing Streak as Chip-Sector Stocks Rebound (Update 1)

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Apr 15

BOJ's new policy approach takes shine off its inflation forecasts: The Bank of Japan is shifting to a more discretionary approach in setting policy ...

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Japan, South Korean leaders agree to deepen ties, including with US - The Mainichi

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Morning Bid: De-risking, seeking safety as Middle East tensions rise: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington: Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However ...

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Paris 2024 set to leave mark on Olympic Games chronicles: As boats glide down the Seine and B-boys showcase their moves at the Place de la Concorde ...

Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges

Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.

A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.

The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.

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Chip plant wizard weathers Hokkaido’s bitter cold in latest test: Construction firm Kajima is plowing through a series of challenges to get a chipmaking factory ...

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/15/companies/kajima-rapidus-plant-hokkaido/

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Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...

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Japan's population falls below 125m, down for 13th straight year: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's population fell 595,000 from a year earlier to total 124,352 ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Japan-s-population-falls-below-125m-down-for-13th-straight-year

Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge

Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.

The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.

The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.

The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.

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Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair

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Formula E Shows Way Ahead for Racing as F1’s Net Zero Deadline Nears: Formula One is a sporting empire complete with rock star drivers, billion-dollar teams and ...

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Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant

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Uniforms for Osaka Expo Venue Staff Unveiled

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Nearly a century old, this ‘masterpiece cafe’ in Tokyo discourages socializing and forbids mobile phones

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Akebono showed the dignity and humility of a sumo grand champion: TOKYO -- Akebono, a native Hawaiian who arrived in Japan as Chad Rowen and went on to become ...

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OpenAI taps ex-Amazon executive to head enterprise push in Japan: The artificial intelligence darling is opening an office in Tokyo as it releases a custom GPT-4 ...

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Japan's Alpine sightseeing route showcasing giant snow walls opens - The Mainichi

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Olympics: Japan's official Paris Games apparel unveiled - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's official apparel for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics was ...

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Dollar rally stalls after rare FX warning from finance chiefs: The dollar fell for a second day on Thursday after a rare warning by the finance chiefs of the ...

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Japan reboots 'mutually beneficial' China ties in new Diplomatic Bluebook: TOKYO -- Japan seeks to build a "mutually beneficial" strategic relationship ...

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A woman's place is in the sumo ring: An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men ...

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Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as 'escalation': Japan has traditionally been a friendly nation to Iran, with Prime Minister Kishida meeting ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/politics/japan-condemns-iran-attack/

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Kishida goes all-in on partnership with the US: It is telling that one of the most popular photos from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington was ...

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Japan’s new aircraft carrier Kaga ruffles feathers in China and raises questions about commitment to pacifist constitution

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Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period

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Why Japan's Noh theater is cool in Azerbaijan: I recently took a much younger friend to a Noh performance in Tokyo. Within a few minutes of sitting down ...

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Suspect 'thought of drinking tea' using $65,000 gold bowl stolen from Tokyo store - The Mainichi

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Toshiba to Cut 5,000 Jobs in Latest Bid to Restructure: Nikkei - Bloomberg: Toshiba Corp. plans to cut 5,000 jobs in Japan, or roughly a tenth of its domestic ...

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U.S. Steel shareholders approve $14.9 bln buyout by Nippon Steel: U.S. Steel shareholders on Friday approved its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition by Japan's ...

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TEPCO to load nuclear fuel into idle Japan reactor - The Mainichi: NIIGATA (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to start loading nuclear ...

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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.

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Tokyo ramen shop created close-knit community shown in film: Following a warm reception on the international film festival circuit, an award-winning documentary ...

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Deeper and Wider Defense Integration Tops Japan-US Summit Agenda: The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency ...

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