Now he’s at the forefront of a budding movement in Japan to withdraw money from banks that provide finance for environmentally harmful energy projects. “I was taught about the idea of how changing your bank account can contribute to bettering the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘pleasure’ industry poised for Olympics, World Cup boost
With their bigger rooms and cheaper rates, 'love hotels' are becoming an increasingly popular option for travellers in Japan. One business sector looking to benefit from the arrival of thousands of athletes is the local condom industry. It has become ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares struggle to maintain gains; falling oil prices drag on energy names
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japanese shares ended little changed on Monday as a further slide in oil prices pulled down energy-related stocks, offsetting initial gains stemming from renewed hopes for a U.S.-North Korea summit next month. The benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is a great value property for Hyatt’s top tier elites. I used a confirmed suite upgrade and got nice value from breakfast which can be taken in the restaurant or via room service (or both). I enjoyed the complimentary happy hour for ... ( read original story ...)
Cheers! Coca-Cola launches first boozy drink in Japan
Coca-Cola launched its first ever alcoholic drink on Monday in Japan -- a fizzy, lemon-flavoured concoction laced with spirits that seeks to capitalize on the growing popularity of "chuhai" alcopops enjoyed especially by young women. Although the U.S. firm ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s casino market can top Singapore, says Las Vegas executive
Murren, who spearheads the casino empire, spoke to the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo on the same day as the bill's latest advance. MGM is one of several companies seeking a gaming license in Japan. "Companies and municipalities that have been silent up ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka shows best and worst in Paris first-round win
PARIS: Japan's Naomi Osaka displayed the best and worst sides of her game in a 6-2 7-5 first-round win against American Sofia Kenin at the French Open on Monday. The 21st seed seemed en route to a nice morning stroll on court 3 in Paris but lost her focus ... ( read original story ...)
Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan
These are external links and will open in a new window Coca-Cola has launched its first alcoholic drink, a lemon flavoured alcopop, in Japan in a bid to tap new markets and consumers. In a global first for the US drinks giant, three fizzy lemon drinks went ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as North Korea fears ease
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as geopolitical worries ebbed after US and North Korean officials met Sunday to resume preparations for a summit between the leaders of the two countries. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.15 percent or 33.77 ... ( read original story ...)
Moxy Hotels Invites Osaka to Play on With Signing of Second Property
Marriott International today announced the signing of Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda, the second addition to the playful Moxy Hotels brand in Osaka. The property is expected to open in Autumn 2020. Owned by Sekisui House, a leading housing company and Far East ... ( read original story ...)
Blockcloud Unveiled in Tokyo: World-Class Scientific Research Joins Blockchain Arena
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blockcloud, a service-centric blockchain network system for the “Internet of Things” (IoT), was unveiled yesterday at the Genesis CAT Meet-up in Tokyo, Japan. Blockchain has taken the world by storm. With more than 3,500 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM defends its automakers against U.S. import probe
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he would seek to convince President Donald Trump of the crucial role his country’s automakers play in boosting the U.S. economy. The Trump administration decided last week to begin a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Supplying OE Tires for ŠKODA KODIAQ production in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Tokyo - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that from April 2018 it has been supplying its BluEarth-A AE-50 tires to Volkswagen AG subsidiary ŠKODA for use as original equipment (OE) on the automaker's Kodiaq. The BluEarth-A AE-50 tires are ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam girl’s murder in Japan stirs cry for justice
The third-grader, Le Thi Nhat Linh, "loved Japan," her mother told Nikkei. She added that she hoped the courts would "protect children and uphold justice" by handing down a harsh sentence. She and her husband have received public support from both ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Tochinoshin’s journey to come full circle in Nagoya
Five years after an injury at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament nearly ended his career at the age of 25, Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin will return to Nagoya in July as an ozeki. The 30-year-old, whose real name is Levan Gorgadze and who will become the ... ( read original story ...)
Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record US$29,300
A single pair of premium melons on Saturday fetched a record 3.2 million yen (US$29,300) at auction in Japan, where the fruit is regarded as a status symbol. Seasonal fruit offerings in Japan routinely attract massive sums from buyers seeking social ... ( read original story ...)