By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) – Some big Japanese trading houses forecast on Friday record annual profits as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran keeps commodity prices high, …
Yen Soars After Japan Intervened Following ‘Final’ Warning
The yen surged 3%, its biggest gain in almost two years, after Japan reportedly intervened in the foreign-exchange market hours after officials delivered a “final” warning to investors against selling …
Japan steps into FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources say
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara NEW YORK/LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, its first official currency action in nearly two years,
Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training.
Japan ranked 62nd in press freedom, just above US, as Norway tops list
Reporters Without Borders placed Japan 62nd among 180 countries and regions in terms of press freedom in its annual global ranking an …
Japan intervenes to counter currency weakness, sources say; yen surges
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan intervened to prop up the yen on Thursday, marking its first bout of official intervention in nearly two years, two sources …
Japan intervenes to counter currency weakness, sources say; yen surges
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan intervened to prop up the yen on Thursday, marking its first bout of official intervention in nearly two years, two sources …
Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet
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 …