The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds breached the 2% mark for the first time since 1999. BOJ: Real interest rates are expected to remain “significantly negative.” BOJ: While weakness has been seen in Japan’s economy,
Zoo visitors in Japan queue for four hours to say goodbye to pandas
A zoo in Japan has been imposed strict viewing limits as massive crowds queue to see Japan’s last remaining giant pandas before they leave.
Krispy Kreme sells Japanese business to Unison Capital
After 20 years, Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is leaving Japan after the donut maker sold its operations in the country to Unison Capital for ~$65M. Since launching in Shinjuku, Japan in 2005, Krispy Kreme …
Krispy Kreme sells Japanese business to Unison Capital
After 20 years, Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is leaving Japan after the donut maker sold its operations in the country to Unison Capital for ~$65M. Since launching in Shinjuku, Japan in 2005, Krispy Kreme …
Former Dodgers Pitcher, Who Retired From MLB, Signs With Team in Japan
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda announced his retirement from MLB in November, and has officially signed with NPB’s Rakuten Eagles. “I’v
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years
The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.
Apple opens up iOS in Japan in response to new regulations
Apple’s changes in iOS 26.2 in Japan revolve around alternative app stores, payments outside the App Store and browser choice. The company worked with Japanese regulators on new protections for …
Japan Securities Finance to cancel 5 million treasury shares
Japan Securities Finance Co ( ($JP:8511) ) has shared an announcement. Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd. announced its decision to cancel …
Japan Faces $6-a-Person Lawsuit Over Climate Change Risks
More than 450 people are suing Japan’s government and seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6) each, alleging one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters isn’t doing enough to combat global warming.
At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Fear a Spat With China Will Cost Japan Its Pandas
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.