2025-03-14 21:51:00
Sharp, a major electronics manufacturer, has announced that it has completed the sale of the land and part of the building of its factory in Sakai City, Osaka, where it produced large LCD panels for televisions, to SoftBank. The company expects to record a gain on the sale of 75.4 billion yen.
2025-03-14 20:15:00
Regarding the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo, a national panel of experts has submitted a report to the government stating that the opening date is expected to be "the end of fiscal 2038," significantly later than the previous target, and that there is a possibility that it may be further delayed by several years.
2025-03-14 19:12:00
It has been over 50 days since US President Trump took office. Immediately after Trump's inauguration, Wall Street in New York was filled with anticipation of rising stock prices, and bullish market predictions were flying about. However, now we are seeing a noticeable number of sudden falls in stock prices, and a tense atmosphere pervades the market. What happened to the "Trump Trade" that was based on hopes for President Trump's policies? (Arai Toshiki, US Bureau Reporter)
2025-03-14 18:58:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto announced that over 90% of the 150,000 tons of rice that was available for auction from the 10th of this month had been sold, with the average winning bid price being just over 21,000 yen per 60 kilograms, excluding consumption tax. The selling price at supermarkets and other retailers will be determined based on the winning bid price, as well as the costs of milling and transporting the rice.
2025-03-14 18:48:00
On the 14th, the yen fell in value on the Tokyo foreign exchange market as investors sold the yen, which had been rising in value recently, and bought dollars.
2025-03-14 18:14:00
Regarding the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo, a national panel of experts has submitted a report to the government stating that the opening date is expected to be "the end of fiscal 2038," significantly later than the previous target, and that there is a possibility that it may be further delayed by several years.
2025-03-14 18:12:00
As labor costs and raw material prices continue to rise, the Fair Trade Commission has made public the names of three major companies after it was confirmed that they had kept their transaction prices unchanged without consulting many of their business partners.
2025-03-14 17:57:00
Regarding the bidding for stockpiled rice that began on the 10th of this month, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced that of the 150,000 tons targeted, over 141,000 tons had been sold, with the average winning bid price being 21,217 yen per 60 kilograms. The selling price at supermarkets and other retailers will be determined based on the winning bid price, as well as the costs of subsequent milling and transportation. The sold stockpiled rice is expected to be on sale at supermarkets and other retailers from the end of this month.
2025-03-14 17:51:00
Following an incident where a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, JR East resumed coupled train service on the 14th, which had been suspended since the incident occurred. The service was resumed with a temporary measure, and passengers were calling for an investigation into the cause. JR East has stated that normal service will resume from the 15th.
2025-03-14 17:17:00
On the evening of the 14th, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced the results of the bidding for stockpiled rice, which began on the 10th of this month. The results will include how much of the 150,000 tons that was purchased, as well as the average price at which the bids were made. After being handed over to the companies, the purchased stockpiled rice is expected to be available on supermarket shelves from the end of this month.
2025-03-14 16:47:00
On the 14th, a draft basic plan for a new agricultural policy was presented, which includes a goal of increasing rice exports, including packaged rice, to 350,000 tons by 2030. The aim is to increase rice production, including for export, and to flexibly manage it by diverting it to domestic use when domestic supply and demand becomes tight.
2025-03-14 16:46:00
Amid a continued rise in labor costs due to wage hikes and in raw material prices, the Fair Trade Commission has announced the names of three companies as a result of its investigation that have been found to have kept transaction prices unchanged without negotiating with many of their business partners - major home improvement retailer Konan Shoji, major advertising agency Dentsu, and major logistics company Nippon Express.
2025-03-14 16:33:00
The life insurance company Taiki Life Insurance announced that a sales representative in his 60s working at its Saitama branch had defrauded customers out of a total of approximately 81.3 million yen by making false investment offers.
2025-03-14 15:33:00
JR East resumed coupled train operations on the 14th, which had been suspended after a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, and at Morioka Station, the Komachi and Hayabusa were coupled together and headed toward Tokyo. JR plans to return to normal operations on the 15th, but the exact cause of the coupling coming off is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
2025-03-14 13:54:00
Tesla, an American electric vehicle manufacturer, expressed concern in a letter to the government that its business would be affected if other countries were to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the Trump administration's tariff policy. The Financial Times, a British economic newspaper, reported that "Even Tesla, led by Musk, an ally of President Trump, is concerned about the impact of tariffs."
2025-03-14 12:18:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 14th, the yen's depreciation trend led to buying orders for export-related stocks, and the Nikkei average rose slightly.
2025-03-14 11:53:00
JR East resumed coupled train operations on the 14th, which had been suspended after a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, and at Morioka Station, the Komachi and Hayabusa were coupled together and headed toward Tokyo. JR plans to return to normal operations on the 15th, but the exact cause of the coupling coming off is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
2025-03-14 11:35:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto expressed regret over the Trump administration's move to impose additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products, and indicated his intention to continue urging the U.S. to exclude Japan from tariffs on automobiles.
2025-03-14 11:29:00
On the 13th, the price of gold futures temporarily exceeded $3,000 per ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, hitting a new record high. Concerns that trade friction will intensify due to the tariff policies of the Trump administration in the United States have pushed up the price of gold, which is considered a relatively safe asset.
2025-03-14 11:13:00
JR East resumed coupled train operations on the 14th, which had been suspended after a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, and at Morioka Station, the Komachi and Hayabusa were coupled together and headed toward Tokyo. JR plans to return to normal operations on the 15th, but the exact cause of the coupling coming off is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
2025-03-14 10:51:00
In light of concerns about labor shortages and declining transport capacity in the logistics industry, Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed relevant cabinet ministers to begin considering necessary measures, designating the period up to fiscal 2030 as a period of intensive reform.
2025-03-14 10:16:00
The government approved a bill to amend the NTT Act and related laws at a cabinet meeting on the 14th. Regarding the future of the NTT Act, which has been a focus of attention, the bill includes a provision to review the matter "including amendment and abolition" within three years of the enforcement of the revised law, and will postpone abolition for the time being.
2025-03-14 08:20:00
The Bank of Japan will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy from March 18. The majority of the opinion within the BOJ is that it is necessary to wait and see how the additional interest rate hike in January and the successive tariff policies being implemented by the Trump administration in the United States will affect the economy and prices, while the majority of the financial markets are of the opinion that the policy interest rate will remain unchanged.
2025-03-14 07:10:00
On the 13th, US President Trump posted on his social media that he would impose a 200% tariff on alcoholic products such as wine imported from the European Union. He cited the EU's imposition of tariffs on American whiskey in retaliation for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum products.
2025-03-14 06:17:00
On the 13th, the New York stock market saw a rise in sell orders due to concerns over intensifying trade friction between the United States and the European Union, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average temporarily fell by more than $600.
2025-03-14 05:35:00
The Canadian government has filed a complaint alleging that the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum products violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
2025-03-14 02:25:00
A Canadian convenience store giant that has made a takeover proposal to Seven & i Holdings held a press conference in Tokyo on the 13th and reiterated its willingness to make the acquisition. However, Seven & i has maintained a cautious stance on the proposal, and is aiming to increase its own corporate value on its own.
2025-03-14 00:27:00
Following the issue of a coupling coming off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, JR East will gradually resume coupled train operations, which had been suspended since the incident, on the 14th. Due to vehicle operations, some trains will continue to be affected by section suspensions and reduced number of cars.
