Japanese tech giant SoftBank is spinning off its mobile unit to raise cash for more tech investments, reports Marina Gerner. Who could benefit? “Japan’s SoftBank is famous for paying sky-high ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean schools in Japan build loyalty, even love, abroad
It's a good period for us, better than any other time," student Ha Minee told CBS News. Since Korea University's opening in 1957, North Korea has funded the school. Portraits of late North Korean lead... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan’s cybersecurity minister contradicts ‘never used a computer’ comment
At a news conference on Friday ... the minister had slipped up by saying the Olympics would cost Japan 1,500 yen ($13.21) instead of 150 billion yen ($1.32 billion). He has also blamed his ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese gaming company Bandai Namco closes Vancouver studio
In a B.C. government news release dated April 10, 2013, Bandai Namco made an announcement from Japan that it would open two new studios in June 2013: one in Vancouver and another in Singapore. The new... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.8 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) was reported Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies’ failure to adapt leaves them trailing rivals
Japan's listed companies tend to have a much ... as well as show managers clear incentives for pursuing growth. Nikkei staff writers Kyohei Suga, Daisuke Maruyama and Masayuki Shikata contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks G-20 push for transparency on emerging-country debt
TOKYO -- Japan will push both lenders and borrowers to disclose more information regarding debt in emerging economies as the country chairs the Group of 20 next year, hoping to prevent such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines has enacted strict rules limiting employee drinking after its pilots failed 19 breathalyzer tests over the past year
Read More: An off-duty pilot who attacked an Emirates flight attendant and drunkenly threatened to blow up the plane is headed to jail for a year "The company fully understands the severity of the vio... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.8 mag, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.8 (ml/mb) has struck on Saturday, 74 km NNW of Iwo Jima, Japan (46 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exi... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: are Japan’s railways prepared to take the baton?
A new report has illustrated the impact of millions of visitors on Tokyo’s already overcrowded railways during the Olympic Games. We profile how the city’s transit operators are preparing for the even... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan Business Council’s business festival in Pune on November 17
The festival aims to boost investment, promote businesses and cultural exchange between India and Japan. PUNE: With its sound infrastructure and efficient logistics, Maharashtra has emerged as one of ... ( read original story ...)
Future foreign worker influx met with hope and concern in Kansai business world
This mixture of hope and fear is clear in the Kansai business world. The Kansai Economic Federation and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce, after long insisting it was “too soon” and the climate was “not r... ( read original story ...)
Word choice reveals perception gap in Japan-Russia dispute
TOKYO -- Japan and Russia have agreed on a starting point for negotiations on a long-standing territorial dispute, but the differing terms each side uses to talk about the issue makes clear that ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.2 mag strikes near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.2 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 158 km NW of Nago, Japan (98 miles). Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 14/11/18 / 2018-11-14 19:40:16 / November 14, 2018 @ 7:4... ( read original story ...)
Toys ‘R’ Us sells Asia operations and keeps Japan business alive
TOKYO -- Bankrupt U.S.-based retailer Toys "R" Us will sell its roughly 85% stake in its Asian business to a regional joint-venture partner and creditors, the Asian unit said Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Best heritage museums in Tokyo
With almost 40 years in business, this museum, located by the Shinobazu pond in Ueno, may not be the fanciest in our selection but its nostalgic charm adds perfectly to the experience. It focuses on l... ( read original story ...)