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Review: When Japan became modern: Meiji-era art and artifacts are now at Smart Museum
Chicago Tribune· 49 minutes agoThe West was trending in Japan 150 years ago. After two centuries of isolationist policy, Japan was forcibly opened up to foreign visitors and trade. What ...
Japan tells US that Biden's 'xenophobia' comment is regrettable
Reuters via AOL· 5 hours agoTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan has described as "regrettable" U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that...
Japan warns of action over rapid currency moves
Reuters· 1 hour agoJapan may have to take action against any disorderly, speculative-driven foreign exchange moves, the government's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said...
Two destinations where leaving a tip after your meal is 'offensive'
Daily Express· 24 minutes agoIn both China and Japan, tipping is not expected. Generally, service is seen as part of the meal you have paid for. This is increasingly changing in some tourist hotspots, ...
Dragons appoint Tiatia as defence coach
BBC via AOL· 6 minutes agoTiatia, 52, has worked as head coach at Toyota Verblitz and Sunwolves in Japan and spent time as forwards and assistant coach with the Japan national...
Japan outlines ambitious plans for space-based solar station: 'Gearing up to test ... next year'
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoBut the next frontier for solar energy is one that once sounded like a science fiction concoction:...
Japan's services growth at 8-month high at 54.3 amid surge in demand
Seeking Alpha· 4 hours agoThe au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised lower to an eight-month high of 54.3 from a preliminary estimate's 11-month high of 54.6 in April 2024, after a final 54.1 in March, amid
It Took Decades, but Japan’s Working Women Are Making Progress
New York Times· 7 hours agoEmployers have taken steps to change a male-dominated workplace culture. When the future empress of ...
Japan may intervene if yen fluctuates excessively, top forex official warns
Seeking Alpha· 4 hours ago"It is preferable for exchange rates to remain in a stable manner following fundamentals, and if the...
Japan Financial Markets
WFMZ Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey· 9 hours agoA person walks in the rain near an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP...