Metro Cities: City dwellers are bunking up in modern ways

Here, a look at the Share House LT Josai in Nagoya, Japan built in 2013 by Naruse Inokuma Architects. PHOTO: BEDROOM 1 The 13 bedrooms are private, but all other space in the house is shared. Bedrooms are relatively large and are arranged around the shared ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s big banks showcase fintech at Ceatec show

TOKYO -- All three of Japan's megabanks are attending the annual Ceatec IT and electronics expo for the first time to show off financial technology from digital currencies to biometric payment authentication. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group presented its ... ( read original story ...)

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.22%

Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Financial Services and Finance & Investment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.22%. Rising stocks ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is poised to become the leading bitcoin market

And last week, South Korea followed suit in banning ICOs. In their place, look for Japan to become the leading bitcoin market. In April, Japan officially recognized bitcoin as legal currency and will regulate it accordingly. That boosted the price globally ... ( read original story ...)

AirAsia plans IPO next year

He said Philippines AirAsia is likewise planning to start flying from Manila to Osaka in Japan within the first quarter of next year. Apart from increasing planes being used for flights, Philippines AirAsia would use proceeds from the IPO to build new ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Offers Fall Rebate for Consumers

Yokohama Tire Corp. is celebrating the fall season with its annual Autumn Escape rebate. Consumers can receive up to a $70 Visa giftcard for the purchase of a qualifying set of four Yokohama tires. The rebate is for purchases through Oct. 31, 2017. Alan ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan recalls 1.2 million cars in Japan

YOKOHAMA: Nissan said Monday it was recalling some 1.2 million ... The company filed for bankruptcy in June. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device. ( read original story ...)

Nissan recalls 1.2 million Japan vehicles for re-inspections

(Fumine Tsutabayashi/Kyodo News via AP) TOKYO (AP ... not believed to have affected vehicle safety as they were final-stage checks, according to the Yokohama-based maker of the March subcompact, Leaf electric car and Infiniti luxury models. ( read original story ...)