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Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm
Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's Nikkei share average topped 67,000 for the first time on Monday, powered by AI-related shares, as startup investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the country's most valuable company. The Nikkei climbed 1.1 per cent to enter the midday recess at 67,038.24, after pushing as high as 67,231.28. SoftBank was by far the biggest support for the index, jumping...
'Extremely intelligent' bear that can open windows attacks four in Japan
'Extremely intelligent' bear that can open windows attacks four in Japan Hunters and police in Fukushima, Japan are searching for a bear that attacked four people and escaped capture by unlocking a window after turning of a tap to have a drink A bear that can open windows and use taps is on the loose after attacking four people in Japan. The "extremely intelligent" creature is on the loose in Fukushima, Japan where police and hunters are trying to locate it after rampaging through an office...
Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup
Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup Japan’s national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan will face off against the Netherlands in their first match on June 14 in Dallas, Texas. Published On 3 Jun 2026
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming "Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes Evacuation advisories were issued to hundreds of thousands of residents in eight prefectures across southwestern, central and eastern Japan. Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday (Jun 3) morning, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes. The storm's centre lay off the central, main island of Honshu, tracking northeast...
Japan warns of 'decisive action' to defend yen as FX reserves tumble
Japan warns of 'decisive action' to defend yen as FX reserves tumble TOKYO, June 5 : Japan is ready to respond at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take "decisive action" against excessive volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday as the yen teetered near the key 160-per-dollar threshold. The remarks came as investors scrutinised official signals for any hint that Japan could be preparing another strike to rescue the faltering yen. Data released on...
Why Japan is running short of plastic bags, trays and gloves
Why Japan is running short of plastic bags, trays and gloves Shortage affecting bakeries to convenience store chains, and making everyday items more expensive for people - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Japan is running short of plastic bags, food trays, rubber gloves and packaging materials as the war in Iran disrupts supplies of a key raw material. Naphtha, extracted from crude oil, is the raw material used to make plastics, synthetic fibres, rubber and printing inks. Japan imports the...
Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism
Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country’s disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed trains, hotels and itineraries. Tokyo-based Weathernews, a...
Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions
Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions Minamisoma (Japan) (AFP) – Japan's thousand-year-old samurai horse festival has survived wars, earthquakes and a nuclear disaster. Now it's battling a new challenge -- climate change. Issued on: The Soma Nomaoi began as a way to train mounted warriors and it still looks the same a millennium later, with riders dressed in samurai armour competing in horseback events.