An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, a public broadcaster reported.
Category: Tokyo (Japan)
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In Japan, the Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates.
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How to Cope When the Markets Panic
Take a deep breath and make sure you’re well positioned for a potential storm, our columnist says. But stick it out for the long haul.
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The Artists Remaking Everyday Buildings in Dollhouse Scale
Miniaturists are memorializing the architecture of quickly changing cities with meticulous renderings of corner stores, restaurants and even dumpsters.
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Three Watch Specialists Create the Quiet Club
The new brand’s first watch is a titanium and silver piece with a mellow gong alarm.
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As Markets Rock, a Reporter Stays Steady
Joe Rennison, who covers financial markets for The New York Times, raced home from vacation when a slowdown in the U.S. economy sparked widespread worry.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007
The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.
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6 Kid-Friendly Attractions in Japan
The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.
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6 Kid-Friendly Attractions in Japan
The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.
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Toyota Chairman’s Investor Support Tumbles
Just 71.9 percent of shareholders supported Akio Toyoda, who has faced scrutiny from investor groups over governance issues, in his bid to remain chairman.