NAGOYA – Concern over the follow-up care patients receive after hospitals discharge them has led a surgeon to devise a system for sharing information with welfare authorities and care services. “The treatment of patients does not end at the hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display faces rocky road even with new turnaround plan
TOKYO -- Although Japan Display announced a bold turnaround plan on Wednesday, it is unclear whether it can break into the market for cutting-edge OLED panels or if it will require further financial assistance from its top shareholder, the Innovation ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba gets auditors’ signoff, avoiding delisting for now
TOKYO — Toshiba Corp.’s auditors signed off, belatedly, on its earnings Thursday, meaning the embattled Japanese electronics and nuclear company will likely avert delisting, for now. But the auditors, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Aarata, cautioned about ... ( read original story ...)
Taking it to Tokyo: Halifax students only Canadians at international video contest
Although they didn't take home the grand prize, the Halifax students created a video selected as the only Canadian finalist in the Kid Witness News worldwide video contest. There were 18 countries and videos represented at the Tokyo finals, which took plac ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei skids to 2-1/2-month lows on rising North Korea risk
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled to 2-1/2-month lows on Wednesday morning on escalating geopolitical tensions with North Korean, which boosted the safe-haven yen and knocked many stocks. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to 19,738 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Class A Office Vacancy Rates Dip for First Time in a Year
According to CBRE, demand for office space in Tokyo remains stable across a wide range of sectors in 2017. One Grade A building was completed during the second quarter, with several large units still available. However, large floor plates were filled in ... ( read original story ...)
Halifax’s École Rockingham Canada 150 video sends student to Japan
But this was no fairy tale, as the École Rockingham student was in Tokyo last week to represent her country at the Panasonic Kid Witness News finals, her school’s reward for producing a video for Canada’s 150th birthday. “It made me very proud and I ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank Is Looking for Overseas Talent
Andrew Mitola had never heard of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. until he met recruiters for the Japanese 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 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Fined $600,000 for ‘Spoofing’ U.S. Futures Markets
Japan’s largest bank agreed to pay $600,000 to settle civil charges by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that one of its traders repeatedly disrupted trading in futures markets for more than five years. The fine on Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display to save $455 million a year from structural reforms
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc on Wednesday said it would reduce 50 billion yen ($455 million) in annual fixed costs through restructuring steps, including consolidating production sites and cutting jobs. The liquid crystal display (LCD) maker said it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display to cut 3,700 jobs on first-quarter loss
Japan Display Inc. on Wednesday reported a group net loss in the April to June quarter for the fourth straight year, announcing fresh restructuring measures including slashing some 3,700 jobs, mainly overseas. The liquid crystal display panel maker ... ( read original story ...)
Pokemon Go fans join giant Pikachus at Yokohama festival
Thousands of Pokemon Go players gathered in the Japanese port city of Yokohama to try their hand at catching rare virtual creatures while watching dance shows featuring people dressed as giant Pikachus. Performers in Pikachu costumes dance at a Splash show ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei skids to more than 2-month lows on rising North Korea risk
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled to more than a two-month low on Wednesday morning on escalating geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, which boosted the safe-haven yen and knocked stocks across the board. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Best of Airways — ANA Business Jet: Mumbai-Tokyo
Over the years, various legacy carriers such as Air France (AF) and British Airways (BA) have tried to dabble—with limited success—in this niche market. One airline that dipped its toe into this high niche market was All Nippon Airways, ANA (NH), which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister pledges to stick to primary budget fiscal discipline target
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said he would do his utmost to help the government achieve its fiscal discipline target of returning to a primary surplus in fiscal year 2020. Motegi, in a group interview with reporters on ... ( read original story ...)
Pokemon Go: Niantic Working to Resolve Premier Ball Bug, Japan Pikachu Outbreak Event Detailed
The event will be hosted by The Pokemon Company at Red Brick Park and Cup Noodle Museum Park in Yokohama. Red Brick Park will host ... Hope Corrigan is an Australian freelance news writer for IGN who hasn't caught a single Legendary.You can follow her ... ( read original story ...)