Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Dec 31, 2021

Profit recovery from pandemic to keep Tokyo stocks on uptrend in 2022

Market analysts forecast the benchmark 225-issue Nikkei average to rise to as high as 34,000, a level not seen since March 1990.

Business Nov 26, 2021

Nikkei plunges to one-month low on concerns over new COVID-19 variant

The 225-issue Nikkei stock average ended down 747.66 points, or 2.53%, from Thursday at 28,751.62, its lowest close since Oct. 25.

Business / Financial Markets Oct 26, 2021

Tokyo stocks end sharply up on record Wall Street highs and weaker yen

Every industry category gained ground, led by marine transportation, iron and steel, and electrical appliance issues.

Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Oct 11, 2021

Skepticism over Kishida's economic policy dims Tokyo stocks outlook

Since Kishida won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Sept. 29, the Nikkei has slid 5.1%, with the eight-day losing streak through last Wednesday.

Business | FOCUS Sep 29, 2021

Tokyo stocks likely to continue long-term climb under new LDP leader

A good result in the upcoming House of Representatives for the ruling party may eliminate any lingering sense of political uncertainty and boost shares further at the end of the year.

Business / Financial Markets Sep 3, 2021

Tokyo's Topix index ends at 30-year high on Suga's departure

Tokyo's broad Topix stock index ended at a 30-year high and the Nikkei surged over 2% Friday after Suga expressed his intention to resign.

Art Jan 6, 2021

Country flags reimagined as samurai ahead of the Olympics

World Flags, a Tokyo-based project, transforms flags into anime characters to familiarize people with other nations and their cultures.

National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 7, 2020

Koike urged to take lead in raising women's representation in politics

The presence of women in senior-level positions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been limited to areas such as welfare and gender equality.

Lifestyle Jun 20, 2020

Sri Lankan asparagus farmer puts down roots in Nara village

As her operation has grown, Udara Kametani has been able to provide fresh produce to around 50 stores around the Kansai region.