The Japanese yen jumped 2% following warnings from Tokyo officials on possible intervention to support the currency. Latest moves in the FX market.
Japan’s factory output in surprise fall as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
By Kantaro Komiya and Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan’s factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on …
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these …
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early on Monday. No damage or casualties were confirmed, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also issued no tsunami advisory. The inland tremor …
Northwest Indiana man trapped in Japan after being convicted of sexual assault fights to clear his name
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne’s conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
At UN, China Denounces Japan and EU Over South China Sea Remarks
April 27 (Reuters) – China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday and accused Tokyo of provocative behavior in the …
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling …
From property viewing to mortgage: How foreigners actually buy property in Japan
Learn how foreigners actually buy property in Japan, from property viewing to mortgage. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (JST) on May 23 (Saturday). Host: Dovetail Inc. Date: May 23 …
Japan to tighten rules for shareholder proposals amid pushback against activism
TOKYO — Japan is moving to tighten the criteria for submitting shareholder proposals, signaling a growing backlash from companies frustrated by intensifying pressure from activist investors calling …
Japan ready ’24 hours’ to act on currency swings, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government was standing by around the clock and ready to take action against foreign …