Nikkei Rebounds Nearly 900 Points as Investors Return to Technology Stocks
Japanese stocks rebounded sharply on October 16, with the Nikkei 225 closing 898 points higher at 65,324, a gain of 1.39%, as investors returned to technology, semiconductor and financial shares...
View ArticleKyoto's 10,000 Yen Tourist Tax: Where Is the Money Going?
Kyoto City expects revenue from its accommodation tax to more than double to approximately 13.2 billion yen this fiscal year following a substantial increase in the maximum nightly levy to 10,000 yen,...
View ArticleBurger King Reports Data Leak Affecting 11.18 Million Members
Burger King Japan has announced that approximately 11.18 million records containing personal information of its official app members were leaked following unauthorized access to its systems between...
View ArticleNikkei Plunges 3,318 Points as AI Selloff Shakes Tokyo
Tokyo stocks suffered one of their steepest declines on October 15, with the Nikkei 225 plunging 3,318 points, or 4.90%, to close at 64,426, its third-largest point decline on record, as a global...
View ArticleVet Suspected of Illegally Selling Potent Drugs
Police investigating the deaths of seven dogs and cats at a pet shop have discovered that the business allegedly obtained powerful prescription drugs illegally from a veterinarian for several years,...
View ArticleTwo-Ton Shrines Collide at Himeji's Nada Fighting Festival
The Nada Fighting Festival, known for its spectacular collisions between massive portable shrines weighing around two tons, drew large crowds to Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 15, as participants...
View ArticlePanasonic Recalls 640,000 Washing Machines Over Fire Risk
Panasonic has announced a recall of approximately 640,000 drum-type washer-dryers after identifying a defect in their automatic detergent dispensing tanks that could cause electrical wiring to...
View ArticleWoman Arrested for Selling Unapproved Sleeping Pills to Toyoko Girls
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of selling sleeping pills not approved for use in Japan to girls who frequent the "Toyoko" area of Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district, allegedly...
View ArticleNikkei Slips as Chip Rebound Fades Before U.S. CPI
Tokyo stocks edged lower on October 14, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 67,744, down 33 points, as an early rebound in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related shares faded late in the session...
View ArticleJapan Braces for Typhoon No. 30 as Cold Front Brings Severe Storms
Japan experienced widespread thunderstorms, strong winds and sudden downpours on October 14 as a cold front swept across the country, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that a tropical...
View ArticleAgriculture Minister Yana Resigns, Takaichi Accepts Responsibility
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the evening of October 14 over a controversy involving shuttle buses and other issues,...
View ArticleFormer Priest Arrested Over Unauthorized Sale of Historic Kyoto Temple Property
Three people, including a former chief priest, have been arrested over the alleged takeover of a historic Buddhist temple in central Kyoto, with investigators suspecting they sold temple-owned land and...
View ArticleIsuzu Develops Second-Generation AI Trucks
Japan's automotive industry is accelerating efforts to commercialize autonomous driving technology, with Toyota Motor developing a safety strategy that combines artificial intelligence with intelligent...
View ArticleNikkei Plunges More Than 2,500 Points in Thursday Morning Session
Japan's Nikkei stock average plunged more than 2,500 points at one stage during trading in Tokyo on October 15, as a sharp sell-off in semiconductor shares followed a surge in U.S. long-term interest...
View ArticleMove Over Matcha: Purple Ube Becomes Global Sensation
A vibrant purple ingredient from the Philippines is gaining popularity around the world, with ube, a type of yam known for its mild sweetness and striking color, emerging as a potential successor to...
View ArticleRussia Releases Raid Footage of Japanese Journalist's Arrest
Russian authorities have arrested a Japanese journalist working for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper on suspicion of espionage, releasing footage of a security operation and accusing the reporter of...
View ArticleOver 1,000 Chooks Escape From Truck in Miyagi
More than 1,000 chickens escaped from a truck onto a busy national highway in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, on October 15 after the vehicle's load shifted, prompting traffic restrictions that lasted...
View ArticleSuper El Niño Could Bring Japan a Warm Winter After Summer of Typhoons
The El Niño phenomenon developing in the Pacific Ocean has reached its strongest level since records began in 1949, with sea surface temperatures off Peru rising 4 degrees Celsius above normal in...
View ArticleSaizeriya Announces First Price Hike in Six Years
Japanese family restaurant chain Saizeriya has announced its first major price increase since going public in 1998, raising menu prices by an average of 6% from October 29 as soaring ingredient and...
View ArticleAI Robots Help Railway Maintenance During Labor Shortages
Seibu Railway demonstrated a trial of autonomous robots equipped with physical artificial intelligence (AI) at an electrical substation in Tokyo on October 14, testing technology designed to streamline...
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