The World Baseball Classic Game between Japan and South Korea took place on Friday. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch.
China condemns Japan’s plan to release Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater into the sea
Japan plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean. However, China said the country should first get approval from international institutions.
DOF: Japan credit watcher affirms ‘A-‘ rating for Philippines
The Department of Finance (DOF) said Friday that the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has affirmed the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook despite a high inflation …
Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for Friday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki …
Alternative to WTO trade arbitration gains steam as Japan joins
Japan has become the latest country to join an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes to the World Trade Organization, it said in a statement on Friday, in a move that observers say could urge …
Bank of Japan keeps low rates as Kuroda sticks to script at swan song meeting
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and held off making changes to its controversial bond yield control policy, leaving options open ahead of a leadership transition …
Kuroda defends Bank of Japan’s ultra-dovish stance in his final policy meeting
Current governor Kuroda was first appointed in March 2013 and has led the central bank’s ultra-dovish monetary policy since 2016. Japan’s upper house in parliament approved nominee Kazuo Ueda to be …
Inbound tourism to Japan still has room to grow, says economist
Harumi Taguchi of the S&P Global Market Intelligence says it’s easier for tourists to travel to and from Japan and spending power is improving.
From Sapporo to Fukuoka: 8 Best Places in Japan to See Cherry Blossoms in 2023
There’s a reason why Japan is the most famous place in the world for seeing cherry blossoms — the sheer number of sakura spots and cherry blossom festivals are incomparable. The Japanese even have a …
Japan’s NTT sees India business to expand to $1 bn, commits investments
Japan’s NTT sees India business to expand to $1 bn, commits investments – Japanese telecommunications main Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) is betting big on the …