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 …
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 …
Japan PM Takaichi rules out extra budget – for now
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she did not see an immediate need to compile a supplementary budget, but pledged to respond “flexibly” …
Major earthquake off Japan’s north coast prompts tsunami alert
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan’s northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.