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The History of Tokyo’s Governance Explained

The History of Tokyo’s Governance Explained

Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital, has undergone significant administrative transformations over the years. From its origins as Edo to its current st...

Tokyo's Journey From Feudal Town to Global Metropolis

Tokyo's Journey From Feudal Town to Global Metropolis

Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan, has a rich history that traces back to its origins as the city of Edo. Over the centuries, Tokyo has transform...

Asian stocks rise as Mideast mediation takes oil lower

Asian stocks rise as Mideast mediation takes oil lower

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters) - Asian stocks gained on Tuesday as mediation efforts in the Middle East pushed oil prices away from a one-month high, while investors braced for a slate of corporate earnings that will test an under pressure AI trade.

Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says

Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says

TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters southwest of Japan's remote Okinotori Island early on Sunday while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan's Joint Staff said.

Asian shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

Asian shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

Asian shares have mostly gained, with markets in South Korea and Japan trading higher after recent declines due to heavy selling of stocks linked to artificial intelligence

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards to Honor Masayoshi Sukita With Lifetime Achievement Award

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards to Honor Masayoshi Sukita With Lifetime Achievement Award

The recording studio's annual photography awards, established in 2022, will take place in London in September

Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's debut economic blueprint

Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's debut economic blueprint

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed by rising bond yields reflecting concerns that the government could meddle in monetary policy.

World shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

World shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs

World shares have mostly gained and U.S. futures advanced, with markets in South Korea and Japan trading higher after recent declines due to heavy selling of stocks linked to artificial intelligence

France Defeats Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship Rugby, Highlighting French Dominance

France Defeats Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship Rugby, Highlighting French Dominance

France Defeats Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship Rugby, Highlighting French Dominance

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills.

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills.

By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, July 20 (Reuters) - For some 40 years, Suzuki cars dominated India's roads. The Japanese company's relentless focus on keeping prices and running costs low put millions of people behind the wheel.

Rolex Purchases Post-Brexit: British Buyers Seek Cheaper Options Abroad

Rolex Purchases Post-Brexit: British Buyers Seek Cheaper Options Abroad

Rolex Purchases Post-Brexit: British Buyers Seek Cheaper Options Abroad

An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking

An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking

Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II