Shoppers in rush for 'lucky bags'
Major department stores across the country kicked off business for 2010 on Saturday, with "lucky bags" at low prices gaining in popularity as consumers search out bargains amid the economic downturn....
Double-dip recession forecast by big firms
Nearly 40 percent of major companies in a survey said that the economy is "highly likely" or "likely" to fall into a double-dip recession, according to results compiled Saturday....
Watches worth ¥300 million stolen in Ginza
Some 200 high-end watches worth around ¥300 million in total were stolen from a jewelry store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district, police said Saturday....