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Japan

Overview

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters which make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Headlines Around the Web

Currencies: Yen up as official says ‘correction’ largely done

2:08 pm - MarketWatch

Asia Markets: Japan stocks rally, but Korean shares underperform

11:45 am - MarketWatch

Letter from Lex: a rally good time

May 17 - Financial Times

Japan buys into US shale gas boom

May 17 - Financial Times

Asia Markets: Japan stocks slip, but Australia rises

May 17 - MarketWatch

Honda set for F1 return with McLaren

May 16 - Financial Times

Asia Markets: Most Asia markets rise; Tokyo, Sydney drop

May 16 - MarketWatch

Dish secures $9bn financing for Sprint bid

May 16 - Financial Times

Asia Markets: Japan’s Nikkei reclaims 15,000; Asia stocks mixed

May 15 - MarketWatch

Currencies: Dollar hovers around multiyear high vs. yen

May 15 - MarketWatch

Bond Report: Treasurys gain as Japanese bonds weaken

May 15 - MarketWatch

Pressure intensifies on Bloomberg after new 'snooping' scandal twist

May 14 - Independent

Break up Sony and sell part of entertainment business: Hedge fund billionaire shocks Japan with letter to CEO of electronics giant

May 14 - Independent

Break up Sony and sell part of entertainment business: Hedge fund billionaire shocks Japan with hand-written letter to CEO of electronics giant

May 14 - Independent

Asia Markets: Korean stocks lead broad gains in Asia

May 14 - MarketWatch

Asia Markets: Japan stocks hit multi-year highs, leading Asia

May 13 - MarketWatch

Bond Report: Treasurys fall on weakening yen

May 11 - MarketWatch

Currencies: Dollar extends rally after topping ¥100

May 10 - MarketWatch

Europe Markets: Europe stocks nudge fourth day of gains

May 10 - MarketWatch

Japan investors buy foreign bonds for second week

May 10 - MarketWatch

Articles About Japan

Reflection time for dollar bulls

By Forex.com

It's been pretty slow-going today as economic data has been thin on the ground. Ranges in FX are fairly tight and stock markets are flat to fairly neutral. Currently US futures are pointing to a slightly lower open. (10:47 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, BEN BERNANKE, TWITTER, GDP, AUSTRALIA, INVESTMENT

Exclusive - Japan panel warns of dangers if debt unaddressed

By Reuters UK

A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no" guarantee that domestic investors will keep buying government bonds, citing the risk of a spike in bond yields that could crimp long-term growth prospects, according to a draft report seen by Reuters on Monday. (9:35 pm)

Sony Xperia UL Unveiled in Japan, Features 5.0-Inch Full HD Display, 1.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

By IBTimes IN

Sony Xperia UL features a 5.0-inch TFT Reality Display with full HD 1920x1080p resolution and pixel density close to 443 ppi (pixels per inch). It is said to run on Android v4.1 Jelly Bean OS powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core pr... (8:00 pm)

European shares set new five-year high, cyclicals up

By Reuters UK

European shares extended gains to set a new five-year high for a fourth straight session on Monday, with investors flocking to buy riskier assets such as equities on fresh signs of a recovery in the global economy. (5:42 pm)

Most European Markets Gain on Positive Global Growth Outlook

By IBTimes UK

European markets follow the Asian peers and rise in early trades. (5:12 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, IMF, FTSE, MANUFACTURING, GDP, AUSTRALIA, RETAIL, RUSSIA, BANK OF ENGLAND

Huge Asteroid Will Pass Earth on May 31, Similar to What Killed Dinosaurs; Near-Earth Objects Cause Alarm

By IBTimes AU

The massive asteroid 1998 QE2 will pass Earth on May 31, 2013 with a size like the Golden Gate Bridge and similar strength which killed the dinosaurs long ago. (5:08 pm)

MORE TOPICS: NASA, EUROPEAN UNION, ARIZONA

Japan upgrades economic outlook as Abe's policies take hold

By Reuters UK

The Japanese government upgraded its assessment of the economy on Monday, as emerging signs of an upturn in exports and factory output added to growing evidence that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aggressive polices are beginning to reignite growth. (4:28 pm)

Yen edges up on Amari comments, Asian shares rise

By Reuters

The yen edged higher on Monday after Japan's economics minister said further weakness in the yen could harm households, while Asian shares rose in response to U.S. equities rallying on upbeat economic data. (4:21 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, FEDERAL RESERVE, BARCLAYS, FTSE