3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (128+ words) Nikkei 225 volatile as Middle East tensions unnerve investors nhk. or. jp Stock trading in Tokyo Thursday was volatile amid concern about the Middle East situation. Investors were offloading shares early in the session as uncertainty about the Iran conflict mounted....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (226+ words) Japan's two biggest airlines have brought forward an increase in fuel surcharges for international flights to May. The companies previously said the hike would kick in from June, but now say the surge in crude oil prices has driven up…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (128+ words) Japan's benchmark stock index rose on Monday despite the unclear outlook for the Middle East conflict. The Nikkei 225 climbed more than 650 points, or 1. 1 percent, in afternoon trading. But crude oil prices have risen on fresh concerns over a flare-up of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (146+ words) Tokyo shares bounced back Tuesday after benchmark WTI crude oil futures fell below 100 dollars a barrel overnight in New York. Investor optimism was fueled by reports indicating dialogue between the United States and Iran may continue. The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (752+ words) Japan's health insurance system is undergoing change with the invalidation of the old insurance card. Here's what you need to know if you are a resident of Japan. Receptionist: "Do you have your My Number Card, or health insurance card?...