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Stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed park redevelopment plan
Ruth and Lou Gehrig played at the stadium on a 1934 barnstorming tour. Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami was inspired to ...
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Japan's inflation is outpacing BOJ's view, expert says
The remarks of Tsutomu Watanabe, a former central bank official, are likely to feed market expectations for another interest ...
Japanese Price Expert Says Inflation Outpacing BOJ’s View
Japan’s inflation is surprisingly strong, increasing the possibility that the Bank of Japan will raise its interest rate by ...
Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations Sunday. The two ...
Trump threatens Japan with 35% tariff, fuels fear of worst-case scenario
Market participants and analysts warned against taking Trump’s comments at face value and suggested that some kind of deal ...
Trump’s 35% tariff threat feeds Japan’s worst-case scenario fear
Market participants and analysts warned against taking Trump’s comments at face value and suggested that some kind of deal ...
Theme parks in Japan take measures to keep visitors cool amid intense heat
TOKYO: With the arrival of July and the onset of intense heat, leisure facilities in Japan have begun holding events and ...
Core inflation in Japan's capital slows but stays above BOJ target
A separate index for Tokyo that strips away both fresh food and fuel costs - closely watched by the Bank of Japan as a ...
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Reception in Tokyo marks 60 years of Korea-Japan relations
Events in both Korea and Japan are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of official relations between both ...
Where to Stay in Tokyo: 11 Design-Driven Hotels and Airbnbs in Japan’s Capital
Shibuya with its legendary Shibuya Crossing, the buzzy Shinjuku, or the historic Asakusa—we’ve curated a list of prime ...
Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung
Attendees at a reception last week by the South Korean Embassy at Tokyo’s New Otani Hotel, held to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between South ...