Wednesday witnessed a moment of IPO perfection. Tons of retail investor buzz from the outset, an oversubscribed order book, brokers high-fiving a sales job well done and, as the market opened for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA to start flights to Russia as economic ties warm
TOKYO -- Japan's ANA Holdings will begin offering direct flights to Russia in the coming months, emboldened by the prospect of increased business travel as the two countries deepen their economic ... ( read original story ...)
ACL Expands Business in Japan with Direct Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success Capability
Vancouver, BC, January 10, 2019--(T-Net)--ACL, a leading enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) SaaS provider, has announced the transition of its Japanese business from channel ... ( read original story ...)
IOC launches bribery probe against Japan Olympic head
TOKYO -- The International Olympic Committee has opened an investigation into bribery allegations against Japanese Olympic chief Tsunekazu Takeda, in response to a separate probe being conducted ... ( read original story ...)
Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner in women's tennis says she owes her maturity to last year's U.S. Open triumph. Last September ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka not thinking too far ahead
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Osaka not thinking too far ahead in Melbourne
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka not thinking too far ahead in Melbourne
Asked about her expectations, Osaka said it was best not to think too far ahead. "I have to take it one step at a time. No one wants to lose in the first round of a slam, I think. That would be my imm... ( read original story ...)
Football: Kazuyoshi Miura signs new Yokohama contract at age of 51
YOKOHAMA: Kazuyoshi Miura, who was playing in the J-League when Gary Lineker and Zico were in Japan, has signed a new one-year contract with Yokohama FC at the age of 51. Former Japan international fo... ( read original story ...)
Australian rice finds favor in Japan as cheaper option
TOKYO -- Eateries and consumers alike in Japan are turning to rice from Australia as a thrifty option for their main food staple, shunning domestically grown varieties that have been more ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to supply Advan Sport V105 tires to BMW X5 M-Series
Yokohama Rubber announced it will supply its “Advan Sport V105” tires as original equipment to the BMW X5 M-Series. The X5 M Performance model comes equipped with 275/40R21 107Y size front tires and 3... ( read original story ...)
ANIME NEWS: Detective Conan attractions set to open at Osaka theme park
Anime fans will have to put on their fedoras for this one. Universal Studios Japan in Osaka will offer new attractions based on the popular "Detective Conan" manga and anime series from Jan. 18. “Dete... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bank blames Brexit for move to Amsterdam
The Japanese PM with Theresa May in London on Thursday. Photograph: Pool/Reuters One of Japan’s largest banks has blamed Brexit for its decision to move part of its business to Amsterdam, 24 hours aft... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic Committee president under criminal investigation
Japan's Olympic Committee appointed an independent panel to ... which is continuing to struggle with the fallout from the Russian cheating scandal, actually got a bit of good news today. The city of S... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Cops bust shop selling illegal porn; 40,000 discs seized
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have busted a shop ... During questioning, Kuwayama said that he started the business several years ago. “Ten discs for 5,000 yen,” the suspect was quoted by poli... ( read original story ...)
SHARP Brings Society-Changing Vision to the World at CES 2019
LAS VEGAS & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 10, 2019--Sharp Corporation (TOKYO:6753) has returned to CES 2019 with its first full-scale exhibit in over four years to showcase a fast-growing portfol... ( read original story ...)