In patriarchal Japan, saying ‘Me Too’ can be risky for women

TOKYO — Japanese women who say “Me too” do so at their own risk. Online comments accused Rika Shiiki of lying and being a publicity hound when she tweeted that she lost business contracts after refusing to have sex with clients. Some said that by ... ( read original story ...)

In Japan, Twitter sees a surge of users – and revenue

TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Riding a wave of new users, improved advertising options and an embrace of video content by users and advertisers alike, Twitter Inc’s revenue has leaped in Japan, helping lead the company to its first quarterly profit. ( read original story ...)

Enjoy Japan’s IPO boom while it lasts as glut looms for March

QB House is a bargain-basement coiffeur that has made its fortune cutting (mostly) salarymen’s hair in under 10 minutes. Whether that business model thrills or not, there is a decent chance that when it lists on the Tokyo Exchange next month the humble ... ( read original story ...)

Saying ‘Me Too’ in Japan risks being bashed and ignored

TOKYO — Japanese women who say “Me too” do so at their own risk. Online comments accused Rika Shiiki of lying and being a publicity hound when she tweeted that she lost business contracts after refusing to have sex with clients. Some said that by ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Launches Two BluEarth Trailer Tires

Robust construction is provided by Yokohama’s all-new advanced stress control groove design, which resists shoulder damage from sharp turns or accidental curbing. (Photo: Yokohama) Yokohama Tire is going the extra-mile – literally – to help the ... ( read original story ...)

2020 Tokyo Olympic mascots unveiled

The Olympic mascot "is a character that embodies both old tradition and new innovation," according to a statement from the organizers of Tokyo 2020. "While cherishing tradition, it is always up to date with the latest news and information. The Mascot has a ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Style’s Mini-Mall App Now Available

TSI Holdings Co. Ltd. has joined forces with mobile commerce firm PredictSpring to create a mini-mall mobile app for Tokyo Style. According to TSI, the app was localized for the Japanese market. It allows consumers to shop from six different women’s wear ... ( read original story ...)

eBay to Acquire Giosis’ Japan Business

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (EBAY), a global commerce leader, will expand its presence in Japan with the acquisition of Giosis' Japan business, including the Qoo10.jp platform. eBay currently is an investor in Giosis Pte. ( read original story ...)

Japanese megabanks team up on mobile payments

TOKYO -- Japan's three megabanks are working together to standardize a smartphone payment system using QR codes, aiming to promote cashless transactions already widespread in China and elsewhere. Development costs are estimated to reach into the billions ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's financial regulator is mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for companies raising funds through initial coin offerings, a report indicates. According to Sankei Shimbun, the Financial Service Agency is considering the revision of relevant ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon Japan pushes suppliers to help cover its costs

TOKYO -- Amazon Japan is asking many suppliers for "cooperation payments" in an apparent bid to shift some of the burden of rising shipping and other costs to business partners. The Japanese arm of Amazon.com is seeking payments equivalent to a given ... ( read original story ...)