Tokyo stocks end at record high

TOKYO, Japan, June 15 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026. (Kyodo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a brokerage company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

BOJ headquarters

BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

[Breaking News]JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Fukuoka, Japan, June 11 Kyodo - Video taken at Fukuoka airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, before it made its final flight to Tokyo's Haneda airport. (Kyodo)

Nikkei hits record intraday high

Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

Nikkei hits record intraday high

Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

Nikkei hits record intraday high

Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

Nikkei hits record intraday high

Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi

Photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) and Empress Masako are greeted by Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, ahead of their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L, front) and Empress Masako (R) walk at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, before their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted by Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, ahead of their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

Japan: Sudden Thunderstorm Disrupts Food Event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area Friday afternoon, June 12. This footage was captured at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, where a food event was underway. The video shows visitors rushing for shelter amid strong winds, with cardboard boxes being blown across the ground.

Nikkei index briefly retakes 67,000

Nikkei index briefly retakes 67,000

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average retaking the 67,000 threshold during morning trading on June 12, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

Kioxia becomes biggest Japan company by market cap

Kioxia becomes biggest Japan company by market cap

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, shows a signboard with a Kioxia Holdings Corp. logo. The flash memory maker surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan's largest company in terms of total market value on June 12, 2026.

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference at a parliament building in Tokyo on June 12, 2026.

Indonesian Business Council head in Tokyo

Indonesian Business Council head in Tokyo

Chairman Arsjad Rasjid of the Indonesian Business Council, an association of CEOs and private-sector industry leaders in Indonesia, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on June 11, 2026.