A deal by the 111-year-old property and railway company would also come as global demand for Japanese commercial real estate remains robust, given attractive terms, including low borrowing costs and …
The Ripple Effect: How Japan’s “Mrs. Watanabe” Traders Shape Global Finance
In the intricate tapestry of global finance, few threads are as colorful and surprising as that of “Mrs. Watanabe,” the moniker for Japanese housewives whose shrewd investments have left an indelible …
Japan’s Shoma Uno places first in men’s short program at world figure skating event
MONTREAL (AP) — Japan’s Shoma Uno placed first in the men’s short program Thursday at the world figure skating championships. Uno, the two-time defending champion, led the pack with a 107.72 score at …
Kuwait’s Feb. trade surplus with Japan up 53.4%
In a preliminary report, the Finance Ministry said that Kuwait stayed in black ink with Japan for 16 years and one month …
Dangerous infection soars to record levels in Japan and experts can’t explain why
A deadly infection is spreading in Japan at a startling rate, with experts unable to work out why. Streptococcal A, commonly known as Strep A, is known for causing strep throat in children. But a more …
Medical Care Shortfalls for US Personnel in Japan Trigger Push from Lawmakers for Improvements
A bipartisan group of senators and a representative said that issues with access to care continue despite efforts to improve staffing.
In Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling
Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior. That image may have taken a hit when the Dodgers fired his good friend …
Nine dead after South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, S.Korea says
At least nine people were killed when a South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
China Puts On Major Show of Force Around Neighbor
China —along with neighboring South Korea, Japan and the Philippines—all maintain their own air defense zones, designated areas in which a country requires passing aircraft, military or civilian, to …
Reuters Tankan indicates business confidence in Japanese economy is improving
Confidence at big Japanese companies rebounded to a three-month high in March, and the service-sector mood rose to a seven-month high, a Reuters poll showed, in a sign businesses are growing more …