MANILA, Philippines – Budget airline AirAsia announced it will operate flights between Manila and Osaka, Japan for the first time in July 2019. In a statement, AirAsia said its daily services for the ... ( read original story ...)
Property company Netland opens office in Japan
Netland Real Estate JSC’s representative office inaugurated in Japan on Thursday. The company hopes to both sell its developments to Japanese investors and Japanese properties to Vietnamese. – Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Small businesses see savior in Japan’s blue-collar labor influx
TOKYO -- As Japan prepares to accept foreign blue-collar workers in greater numbers than ever, small and midsize businesses are looking to the new visa rules taking effect Monday for relief from a ... ( read original story ...)
Ancient tradition carries forward with Japan’s new era
TOKYO -- After 30 years on the throne, Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate in about one month. That will mean the end of the current Heisei era, and the country is waiting with bated breath to ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4 mag was detected near Mutsu in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4 (ml/mb) was detected on Sunday, 69 kilometers (43 miles) from Mutsu in Japan. Id of earthquake: us2000k7u0. Event ids that are associated: us2000k7u0. Global date ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has struck on Friday, 247 km ESE of Namie, Japan (153 miles). All ids that are associated to the event: us2000k74t. Unique identifier: us2000k74t. The temblor ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s property company Netland opens office in Japan
Vietnamese property developer Netland Real Estate JSC has opened a representative office in Tokyo, a step in the company’s plans to expand into the international market to attract investment into its ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating ‘Platinum Week’ in Japan
Although larger retailers operate during their normal business hours over Golden Week, many smaller shops and restaurants close or operate on reduced hours for the holidays. For those interested in ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya beats Sapporo 4-0 to take over top spot in J-League
TOKYO (AP) — Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Xavier scored two goals on Saturday as Nagoya Grampus beat Consadole Sapporo 4-0 to move into first place in the J-League. Xavier put the hosts on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Online-Shopping King Gets Lift From IPO — WSJ
TOKYO -- The debut of Lyft Inc. shares at a valuation of $24 billion marks the arrival of Japanese billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani to the list of Silicon Valley's venture-capital heavyweights. Mr. ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka panel urges prosecutors to reopen probe into government’s murky Moritomo Gakuen land deal
OSAKA - A judicial panel is urging prosecutors to reinvestigate a case against a former senior Finance Ministry official who was involved in the state land sale that sparked allegations of cronyism ... ( read original story ...)
New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan
Japan's emperor has no political power ... but it is hoped releasing the name a month early will smooth the transition. According to news outlet Nikkei, the name-picking process has been rehearsed at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 13 Banks Invest in SBI’s Ripple-Powered Blockchain Payment App
The project was initially joined by three Japanese banks – SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Suruga Bank and Resona Bank. However, the announcement stated that MoneyTap will eventually see a consortium of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Government Bonds Have a Cute Sales Mascot, But Only One Buyer Matters
Why bother to encourage private investors to buy JGBs when the BOJ has been devouring enough of them to finance the bulk of the government budget deficit since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office in ... ( read original story ...)
8 Best Places to Stay in Osaka
The Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka is located near the Namba business district and offers great access to the cultural and historic center of Kansai. The Franser offers 24/7 reception and security, ... ( read original story ...)
Eat Your Way Through Tokyo With This Walking Food Tour
Because of a WWII-earthquake-fire trifecta, much of Tokyo was rebuilt in a short span of time. Local business owners realized the space under the train tracks provided a sturdy shelter. This ... ( read original story ...)