Live News of Japan February 27, 2024

Japan Launches Film And TV Production Funding Incentive Scheme

Japan is set to launch its location incentive scheme next month, offering funding for film and TV production. The scheme will provide reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying expenditure in Japan, with a maximum limit...Read More

Japan's Moon Lander Survives Harsh Lunar Night, Signals Earth

Japan's space agency has reported that its first moon lander has successfully responded to a signal from Earth, indicating that it has endured a second freezing weeks-long lunar night. This development has been described aRead More

Congressman Seth Moulton Raises Concerns Over Elon Musk's Actions

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton recently returned from visits to Taiwan and Tokyo, where officials expressed concerns about the delivery of aid to Ukraine and its implications on global security. The focus on aid to UkRead More

Asian Shares Mostly Decline, Nikkei 225 Hits Record High

Asian shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index reaching another record high in morning trading. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.5% to 39,309.76 after a holiday closure on Friday. The dollar edged up to...Read More

Canal+ Group Increases Stake In Asian Streaming Platform Viu

France's Canal+ Group has increased its stake in multi-territory Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%. The additional investment reflects Canal+'s confidence in Viu and its teams, as well as its commitment to making Asia itRead More

Global Shares Mostly Decline, Tokyo's Nikkei Hits Record High

Global shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index being a standout as it reached another record high. In early trading, France's CAC 40 slipped 0.4% to 7,935.33, while Germany's DAX edged 0.1% higher...Read More

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Japan's Moon Lander Survives Harsh Lunar Conditions

Japan's space agency announced on Monday that the country's first moon lander has responded to a signal from Earth, indicating that it has successfully endured a second freezing weeks-long lunar night. The Japan AerospaceRead More

Junto Nakatani Claims WBC Bantamweight Title With Sixth-Round TKO

On Saturday in Tokyo, Junto Nakatani secured a sixth-round TKO triumph over Alexandro Santiago to clinch the WBC bantamweight championship, marking his third division title. The 26-year-old Japanese boxer, with an impressiRead More

Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Twins' 16Th Birthday With Luxe Tokyo Trip

Jennifer Lopez recently took her twins, Max and Emme, on a luxurious trip to Tokyo, Japan, to celebrate their 16th birthday. The singer shared a video montage of their trip on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse...Read More

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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Criticized By PETA For Zoo Visit

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently seen at Sydney Zoo during their visit to Australia. The couple, who are currently in the country for Swift's Eras Tour, were given a private tour of the zoo...Read More

Argentina Replaces China Tour With US Exhibitions Ahead Of Copa

Argentina has made changes to its upcoming exhibition matches in preparation for the Copa America tournament. The national team was set to tour China but had to cancel after star player Lionel Messi missed a preseason...Read More

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Japanese Crime Boss Charged With Trafficking Nuclear Materials In NY

A Japanese crime boss made an appearance in a New York court today facing charges related to the trafficking of nuclear materials. Takeshi Ebisawa, along with a co-defendant, stands accused of smuggling uranium and weaponsRead More

Tokyo Stocks Rally, Many Japanese Left Behind

As Tokyo stocks continue to rally, a growing number of Japanese citizens are finding themselves left behind in the economic recovery. The recent surge in Japan's stock market has been driven by a combination of factors,...Read More

Japan's Feb Factory Activity Declines As Conditions Worsen

Japan's factory activity continued to decline in February, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report. The PMI data revealed that conditions worsened for manufacturers in the country. The PMI for FebrRead More

Spain Renews Luis De La Fuente's Contract Until 2026

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially extended the contract of men's national team manager Luis de la Fuente until 2026. De La Fuente, 62, was set to see his previous deal expire this summer, but...Read More

US Man Sentenced For Tokyo Olympics Doping Charge

A man from the United States has been sentenced to prison for a doping charge related to the Tokyo Olympics. The individual was found guilty of violating anti-doping regulations in connection to the prestigious sporting evRead More

Japan's FX Intervention Unlikely To Have Significant Impact

Japan's recent announcement of potential foreign exchange intervention to curb the strength of the yen may not have the desired impact, according to analysts. The move is seen as a response to the yen's recent surge...Read More

Mizuho Aims To Stay Top 10 Global Investment Bank

Japan's Mizuho, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has set its sights on maintaining its position as a top 10 global investment bank. With a strong presence in the Asian market and a...Read More

Emma Stone In Talks To Reunite With Yorgos Lanthimos

Emma Stone, who recently won a BAFTA for her outstanding performance in "Poor Things" and is currently an Oscar nominee, is in discussions to collaborate once again with acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos on the remake ofRead More

Japanese Actor Sakaki Hideo Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual Assault

Sakaki Hideo, a prominent Japanese actor and film director, was arrested in Tokyo on Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault. The arrest is related to an alleged incident in May 2016, where Sakaki is accused of...Read More