Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden ‘snack bars’
Tokyo (AFP) - Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is ...
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Japan household spending sees first rise in 14 months
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's household spending rose in April for the first time in 14 months, official data showed Friday, ...
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Tokyo (AFP) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while ...
Rapidus ‘last opportunity’ to put Japan back on global chip map
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Rapidus project that brings together some of the world's biggest companies is the "last opportunity" to ...
Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad ...
Yen slips after rallying on suspected intervention, stocks mixed
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen edged back Thursday following another surge against the dollar that fuelled speculation Japanese authorities ...
Weak yen boosts tourist wallets in Japan
Tokyo (AFP) - Foreign tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers and thanks to a sliding yen many are ...
US stocks rise on tech outlook as yen rebounds
New York (AFP) - The yen rebounded Monday from a 34-year low against the dollar after what some traders speculate ...
Yen sinks to 34-year low past 160 per dollar
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen sank to a new 34-year low past 160 per dollar on Monday after a ...
Yen swings after hitting new 34-year low; stocks mixed
London (AFP) - The yen swung in volatile trade Monday as it rebounded soon after hitting a 34-year low against ...
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