BELFAST (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday G8 leaders expressed strong support for his "Abenomics" economic policies and heard no concerns about Japan's super easy monetary easing.Full story
(Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp plans to cut about 10 billion yen ($104 million) in costs this fiscal year by reorganizing its network of television factories in Indonesia, China and Poland, the Nikkei said, citing company sources. Full story
MONACO (Reuters) - The euro zone's debt crisis may be far from over, while Japan's money-printing gamble to revive its economy could destabilize global markets if it doesn't work, some hedge fund managers say. Full story
A Densuke watermelon sells for $3,000 at auction in Japan as the summer watermelon season kicks off. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
If you’re looking for the ultimate in organic cuisine, look no further than dirt soup, a mixture of purified dirt and chopped burdock root strained into an earthy-flavored concoction.
Monetary policy in Japan could trump news from the Fed this week, and the kind of inflation the Bank of Japan is creating - with little or no velocity - is a "dangerous game", said Art Cashin, UBS Financial Services director of floor operations.
CNBC's Rick Santelli and Tobias Harris, Observing Japan author, discusses whether Japan will be able to grow its economy and get its fiscal house in order.
An ultra-compact electric vehicle that can run for 62 miles on one charge is approved for street use in Japan. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Photographers take pictures of Italy's players during a training session ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match against Japan on Wednesday at the Arena Pernanbuco in Recife June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER MEDIA)
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at the Lough Erne golf resort where the G8 summit is taking place in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland June 17, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Italy's players run during a training session ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match against Japan on Wednesday at the Arena Pernanbuco in Recife June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
Italy's Stephan El Shaarawy heads a ball during a training session ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match against Japan on Wednesday at the Arena Pernanbuco in Recife June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
