Earlier today, TV Tokyo announced that they will establish a “license business division” on June 27. The branch, which is being started as part of a restructuring effort, will aim to handle licensing business for the organization. In addition ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian stocks fall in muted trading amid trade uncertainty
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 is basically flat at 22,862.79 after morning trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops: Man stole liquor from host club to sell via Mercari app
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Monday announced ... Also on Monday, a regulatory filing with the Ministry of Finance showed that the operator of Mercari has been given approval for an initial public offering that will raise up to 117.6 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka eases past Azarenka in Rome as Vinci calls time on career
(Reuters) - Rising Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka eased into the second round of the Italian Open on Monday with a 6-0 6-3 victory over former world number one Victoria Azarenka, on a day in which local favorite Roberta Vinci called time on her career. ( read original story ...)
Italian Masters: Osaka advances with ease over Azarenka
The former number one had a rough outing against Naomi Osaka who took her out in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 on Corte Centrale on the grounds of Foro Italico in Rome. It was the 20 year old’s fourth time defeating a current or former world number one in her ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to 3.5 month high, earnings push Shiseido to record
The broader Topix gained 0.6 per cent to 1,805.92. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose to a 3-1/2 month high on Monday following sharp gains in cosmetics maker Shiseido after better-than-expected earnings offset weak tech shares, which tracked ... ( read original story ...)
What to see and where to eat in Osaka, Japan
BBC News - 04:56 AM GMT May 14, 2018 'Mean and foolish': North Korea says Japan is stalling peace over cold war abductions The Guardian - 04:47 AM GMT May 14, 2018 Japan Airlines to set up low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand Reuters - 03:29 ... ( read original story ...)
KYOCERA TCL Solar Completes 29.2MW Solar Power Plant on Repurposed Land in Japan
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2018--Kyocera Corporation (herein “Kyocera”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (herein “Tokyo Century”) announced that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC (herein “Kyocera TCL Solar”) has completed construction of a 29.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gets Its Own Twitch Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
We want to evoke the feeling of being in Tokyo with someone who knows it well and is sharing their very personal experience, perspective, and narrative with you.” What’s interesting is that Problem also doesn’t want to pull any punches, and you ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines to set up low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand and 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The carrier, will become a subsidiary of JAL, the firm said, adding it may seek other investors to expand its business model. Budget flights have been slow to take off in Japan, which is dominated by full-service carriers JAL and ANA Holdings Inc and has a ... ( read original story ...)
BOOKOFF CORPORATION LIMITED Will Open “Paradise of Preloved” Store ‘Jalan Jalan Japan’ (3rd) in Seremban
SAGAMIHARA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2018--We, BOK MARKETING SDN.BHD. (call ‘BOK’ below), branch company of BOOKOFF CORPORATION LIMITED, will open 3 rd Pre-loved store named ‘Jalan Jalan Japan’ (call ‘JJJ’ below) in Seremban, city of ... ( read original story ...)
Xerox aborts $6.1bn sale to Japan’s Fujifilm
Technology firm Xerox has ended its controversial sale to Japan's Fujifilm after reaching a deal with activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. Together, they own 15% of Xerox and had opposed the $6.1bn (£4.5bn) deal as they said it undervalued the ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Nissan profit hit by strong yen, higher materials, R&D costs
TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co.’s profit fell 32 percent in the last quarter from a year earlier as a strong yen, rising raw materials costs and research expenses bit into earnings, the Japanese automaker reported Monday. Nissan’s January-March profit was ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to 3-1/2 month high, earnings push Shiseido to record
TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a 3-1/2 month high on Monday following sharp gains in cosmetics maker Shiseido after better-than-expected earnings offset weak tech shares, which tracked declines in their U.S. counterparts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes return of Malaysia’s Mahathir
TOKYO -- Mahathir Mohamad's return to power in Malaysia has come as a welcome surprise for the Japanese government when China's increasing clout in Southeast Asia is eclipsing the influence of Japan and Western nations. Although diplomats are hesitant to ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Reports FY2017 Full Year Results and Issues FY2018 Guidance
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2018--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502): Underlying Revenue growth +5.5% led by Takeda's Growth Drivers Underlying Revenue grew +5.5%, with Takeda's Growth Drivers (Gastroenterology, Oncology ... ( read original story ...)