Tokyo shares open lower on Fed rate hike speculation
Investors turned cautious as questions arose over the sustainability of loose monetary policies offered by major central banks around the globe.
Sep 12, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
Strong typhoon Lionrock heads for Japan's northeast
A strong typhoon was on course Tuesday for a direct hit on northeastern Japan, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo, host city of 2020 Summer Olympics
It will be the second time the Summer Olympics are held in the Japanese capital, which previously hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Aug 24, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing to discuss North Korean missile test
The Foreign Ministers of Japan, South Korea and China began a trilateral summit in Tokyo on Wednesday to discuss the launch of a ballistic missile by a North Korean submarine hours earlier that fell into the sea, off the Japanese coast.
Aug 24, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Japan protests to Russia over man detained on disputed island
Japan on Monday lodged a diplomatic protest with Russia over the detention of a Japanese citizen visiting an island disputed by the two countries.
Aug 22, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: All you need to know about Closing Ceremony
But the best part of any Olympics closing ceremony is athletes walking together, without any distinction or grouping by nationality in the Parade of Athletes.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
Tropical storm hits Japan's northeast, hitting transport
A tropical storm dumped rain on Japan's northeast coast on Wednesday, prompting cancellations of flights and train services as officials warned of possible landslides and flooding.
Aug 17, 2016, 08:26 AM IST
South Korea expresses regret as Japan leaders pay tribute to wartime shrine
South Korea expressed deep regret and China`s state-run news agency called on Tokyo to repent its wartime past on Monday after dozens of Japanese lawmakers visited a shrine for war dead, which Seoul and Beijing see as a symbol of Tokyo`s wartime militarism, on the anniversary of Japan`s World War Two defeat.
Aug 15, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
Japan summons Chinese envoy over intrusion in waters
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday summoned Chinese Ambassador Cheng Yonghua to protest the continued incursions by Beijing in its territorial waters surrounding the disputed Senkaku islands.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:34 PM IST
East China Sea row: Japan summons Chinese envoy amid ship 'incursions'
Japan summoned China's ambassador on Tuesday after the country's ships were spotted near disputed East China Sea islands for a fifth straight day.
Aug 09, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
Japan`s emperor hints at wish to abdicate, says may be 'difficult' to fulfil duties
Japanese Emperor Akihito has said that his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil his duties, in a speech seen as flagging a possible future abdication.
Aug 08, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
Japan`s emperor says may be `difficult` to fulfil duties
Japanese Emperor Akihito said on Monday he is concerned his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil his duties, in a speech seen as signalling a possible future abdication.
Aug 08, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
China installs radar in disputed waters: Japanese media
China has installed a radar with potential military functions in a disputed area of the East China Sea, Japanese media said Sunday, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the two countries.
Aug 07, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
Japan protests after Chinese ships sail near disputed islets
Japan protested to China on Friday after Chinese coastguard ships and fishing vessels entered what Tokyo considers its territorial waters around a group of disputed islets, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.
Aug 05, 2016, 22:40 PM IST
Japan June real wages rise the most in six years, but there’s a catch
Real wages in Japan rose the most in almost six years in June, but, the gain was exaggerated by the effect of falling prices.
Aug 05, 2016, 07:10 AM IST
North Korea missile launch ''serious threat'' to Japan's security: Japan Defence Minister
Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said on Wednesday that North Korea`s missile launch was a "serious threat" to Japan`s security.
Aug 03, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Yen strengthens as Japan announces stimulus
The Japanese yen rose slightly against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday.
Aug 03, 2016, 04:45 AM IST
Japan strengthens maritime ties with Sri Lanka to counter China
Amid China`s growing assertiveness in the South Asian region, Japan has increased its focus on Sri Lanka by providing assistance to develop Colombo`s maritime capabilities.
Jul 31, 2016, 20:59 PM IST
Tokyo votes to elect new governor after scandals
Tokyo residents were voting Sunday for a new governor of the sprawling metropolis who will have to manage problem-plagued preparations for the 2020 Olympics after financial scandals forced the last
Jul 31, 2016, 08:13 AM IST
China detains Japanese for 'spying'
China has reportedly detained a Japanese official from an exchange group for his alleged involvement in spying activities, but the Tokyo-based group denies any links with the man.
Jul 29, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
