On March 11, 2011, a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami that eventually led ... said in an interview from Japan. “It makes you realize the importance of doing a good job and seeing how it affects people, especially since a lot of us are ... ( read original story ...)
Conrad Osaka Second Conrad Hotel in Japan
... views via floor-to-ceiling windows „The arrival of Conrad Osaka underscores Conrad Hotels & Resorts commitment to growing the brand’s presence in Japan, complementing its sister property Conrad Tokyo,“ said Daniel Welk, vice president luxury ... ( read original story ...)
Kachidokibashi bridge awarded engineering heritage title
A standout bridge over the lionized Sumidagawa river in Tokyo has been designated a Mechanical Engineering Heritage property. The Kachidokibashi bridge was at the cutting edge of Japanese manufacturing when it was built 77 years ago. The designation means ... ( read original story ...)
Plus-size fashionista tells Japan’s apparel industry where to go
TOKYO -- Thanks to the plus-size personality of a hugely popular comedian, Japan's apparel industry finally seems to have cottoned on to the idea of catering to every market. The fashion industry across the world has seen a backlash against its obsession ... ( read original story ...)
Stodgy Japanese mega-bank makes bid to go global
Andrew Mitola had never heard of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. until he met recruiters for the bank during his junior year of college. Now the New Jersey native is among the first to join Japan’s biggest lender under an overseas graduate hiring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices seen rising for seventh straight month in July
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices were expected to show their seventh straight month of annual increases in July, a Reuters poll found, offering the central bank some hope a strengthening economic recovery will gradually lift inflation toward ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy on hold
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold and tweaked its view of the economy upwards in a steady-as-she-goes decision on monetary policy. Overnight interest rates stay at minus 0.1 per cent, 10-year bond yields are capped at about zero per cent, and ... ( read original story ...)
IPO: Rel Nippon Life AMC files IPO Papers
The IPO size aggregates to 10 per cent of the post issue paid up ... A 10 per cent stake sale could fetch Rs 1,800 crore, bankers said. RNAM, jointly owned by Japan's Nippon Life and Reliance Capital, is the asset manager of Reliance Mutual Fund with ... ( read original story ...)
Reliance Nippon to file for IPO
RNAM is a subsidiary of Reliance Capital, with Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance Company as its strategic partner. “The company is close to filing the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for the IPO, and it’s most likely to be filed next week,” one of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches satellite for better GPS system
Japan on Saturday launched the third satellite in its effort to build a homegrown geolocation system aimed at improving the accuracy of car navigation systems and smartphone maps to mere centimetres. An H-IIA rocket blasted off at about 2:30 pm (0530 GMT ... ( read original story ...)
Kagoike soon to receive second arrest warrant over subsidy fraud
meter plot in June last year for ¥134 million, roughly 14 percent of its appraised value, following negotiations with the Finance Ministry’s regional bureau in Osaka. Prosecutors are looking into whether officials at the bureau committed breach of trust ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons learned from the failure of the Osaka Foreign Settlement
In other words, the ancient history of a local international failure might contribute to Osaka winning international success today. Who’d have thought it? View from Osaka is a monthly column that examines the latest news from a Kansai perspective. ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines will upgrade Honolulu-Sapporo service
“We are delighted to offer our Sapporo guests the comfort and amenities of the A330 aircraft as they enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality that defines our in-flight experience,” Takaya Shishido, country director of Japan at Hawaiian Airlines, said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines W17 Sapporo service changes
Singapore Airlines in recent schedule update revised planned operational aircraft for its Singapore – Sapporo New Chitose winter service. Operating as daily service from 04DEC17 to 06JAN18 (SIN departure, excluding selected dates in the first week of ... ( read original story ...)
Weigh Anchor: Historic brewing company is sold to Japan’s Sapporo
Reports put the sale price at $85 million, but neither Anchor nor Sapporo confirmed that amount. The deal is expected to close Aug. 31. Related Articles Bay Area wine, spirits and beer events: Aug. 13 and beyond California’s Award-Winning Beers Bay Area ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian : Airlines Introduces A330 Featuring Full-Flat and Extra Comfort Seats to Sapporo
Inouye International Airport and Sapporo's New Chitose Airport starting February 2018. 'We are delighted to offer our Sapporo guests the comfort and amenities of the A330 aircraft as they enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality that defines our in-flight experience ... ( read original story ...)