said he appreciates The Japan Times’ approach to increase the number of analytical stories, especially because more people are likely to read breaking news on the internet. “Newspapers now should focus on this kind of analytical work, rather than just ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves big corporate tax cut to encourage wage hikes
Japan's ruling bloc approved a plan on Thursday to slash the corporate tax rate to around 20 per cent from 30 per cent – but only for companies that raise wages aggressively and boost domestic capital spending. The carrot-and-stick approach is Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan investors for industrial township with holistic ecosystems near Indore
the project envisages to bring Japanese technology, work culture and multi-model transport system practices leading to a holistic urban and economic development model for the region. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. ( read original story ...)
Qantas begins direct flights to Osaka in Japan
Sydney Airport boss Kerrie Mather said Osaka had been as “our largest unserved market ... the rise of the home delivery business and Amazon Fresh, animal welfare and the growing importance of social licence to operate in agriculture and the science ... ( read original story ...)
Lost property in Tokyo – Japan Forum
I recently lost my jacket and phone in Tokyo. I'm certain I left it in a taxi but once I had realised I had to get on a plane and fly home. I've contacted the hotel I was picked up at but they don't have either. I have found the police lost property report ... ( ...
Room-sharing: Rakuten STAY offers new services for Japan property owners
Just six months remain until what promises to be one of the biggest shake-ups ever to hit Japan’s accommodation industry, as a new law passed this year legalizing room-sharing – so called minpaku, or vacation rentals – goes into effect in June. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.4 mag, 15 km NE of Namie, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was reported 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Namie in Japan on Monday. Unique identifier: us1000bmd4. Ids that are associated to the event: us1000bmd4. The temblor was picked up at 14:06:47 / 2:06 pm (local time ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag strikes near Katsuura in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was detected on Monday, 105 km ESE of Katsuura, Japan (65 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The temblor was detected at 13:31:37 / 1:31 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 praised for attention given to Great East Japan Earthquake recovery efforts
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission chairman John Coates has praised Tokyo 2020 for the attention given to reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Coates made the assertion at an ... ( read original story ...)
We Want This Japanese Home with an Earthquake-Ready Bookshelf for a Kits Laneway
With our city now so laughably unaffordable, thousands of Vancouverites are stuck imagining wonderful homes instead of living in them. Spaced is a record of our minds wandering the world of architecture and design, up and away from the unrewarding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Interested In Importing Armenian Products
In 1988 Japan sent the first group of rescuers to help Armenia after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 25,000. Speaking to reporters in Yerevan Monday Japan’s Ambassador to Armenia Eiji Taguchi said “the development of economic relations ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Footage Of The 9.0 Earthquake in Japan Shows How Nothing Can Shake This Mother!
If you’ve ever witnessed the havoc that earthquakes can wreak, then you are fully aware of how frightening this rare act of nature can truly be. While the majority of earthquakes experienced are low on the Richter scale and cause minimal damage, some ... ( read original story ...)
Jetro vows to boost Philippine-Japan economic ties
A Japanese government-led organization ... the project was signed last November on the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 ( read original story ...)
Peak beer? Why some are worried the craft-brewing craze could flood the market
Aaron Saltzman is CBC's Senior Reporter for Consumer Affairs. Tips/Story ideas always welcome. aaron.saltzman@cbc.ca twitter.com/cbcsaltzman Hundreds of people across Canada have poured into the craft beer business, but some experts say the newcomers may ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans Carrot-and-Stick Tax Changes to Drive Wage Gains
Japan will adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to boost pay for ... according to documents from the ruling coalition obtained by Bloomberg News. The changes will be in place from fiscal 2018 to 2020, and may see some small and medium companies reduce ... ( read original story ...)
Japan investors for township near Indore
why is there a hue and cry when Japanese firms get the contracts," Sinha said. 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 ...)