assumed the role of CEO for Uniqlo's Japanese business this month. After joining Uniqlo in 2001, Akaida worked at stores in areas ranging from Tokyo's posh Ginza district and Shanghai to Niigata ... ( read original story ...)
Poll shows nearly 40% back Osaka merger plan; 24% oppose
Nearly 40 percent of the public nationwide approve of the Osaka merger plan, far exceeding those who oppose it, an opinion poll said. As many as 14.5 percent of respondents clearly support the plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo gives Japan business its first female CEO
assumed the role of CEO for Uniqlo's Japanese business this month. After joining Uniqlo in 2001, Akaida worked at stores in areas ranging from Tokyo's posh Ginza district and Shanghai to Niigata ... ( read original story ...)
Japan back on track with 2-1 win over Scotland
RENNES, France (Reuters) - Strikers Mana Iwabuchi and Yuika Sugasawa were on the scoresheet as Japan got their women's World Cup campaign back on track with a 2-1 victory over Scotland in Rennes on ... ( read original story ...)
Tanker attack rings alarm bells for oil-reliant Japan
Japan's shipments of oil and liquefied natural ... in close cooperation with the international community," he said. Nikkei staff writers Kaori Yoshida in New York, Ryo Nakamura in Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Business before pleasure: G-20 meeting to crimp Osaka tourism
OSAKA -- Tourists planning a visit to the city of Osaka later this month could see their itineraries disrupted as police tighten security for a Group of 20 summit that will bring foreign leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaii broker launches Japan portal for U.S. commercial properties
Hawaii real estate broker Frank Clark has launched an online listings site for commercial real estate in Hawaii aimed at a specific group of buyers – investors in Japan and other parts of Asia. Clark, ... ( read original story ...)
Frontale, Consadole play to 1-1 draw
KAWASAKI - Kawasaki Frontale captain Yu Kobayashi equalized in the second half to salvage a 1-1 draw against Consadole Sapporo on Friday. In the return to J1 action following the international break, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holds off Scotland to pick up 1st win
Mana Iwabuchi had an early goal and then Japan held off a late charge from Scotland for a 2-1 victory on Friday at the Women's World Cup. Iwabuchi, who was on the Japanese team that won the World Cup ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan Foreign Ministry condemns attack on tanker
... he has no intention of sending Japanese troops to respond to attacks on a Japanese-operated oil tanker in the Middle East. Takeshi Iwaya told reporters at a Friday news conference that the ... ( read original story ...)
Activist Dan Loeb Calls on Sony to Spin Off Its Semiconductor Business
(Bloomberg) -- Activist investor Dan Loeb disclosed a $1.5 billion stake in Sony Corp. and pushed the company to make dramatic changes, including spinning off its semiconductor business and listing it ... ( read original story ...)
Aflac (AFL) Riding High on Strong U.S. and Japan Business
Aflac, Inc.'s AFL consistent operating performance has been backed by its industry leading market share and scale in Japan and the United States. The company has a recognized and powerful brand ... ( read original story ...)
G20 Finance Ministers Affirm Amended FATF Guidelines for “Crypto Assets” in Fukuoka, Say They’ll Be Adopted in Osaka
Finance Ministers from the world’s 20 most powerful economies have “…reaffirm(ed) (their) commitment to applying the recently amended FATF Standards to virtual assets and related providers for AML ... ( read original story ...)
Punters stunned as Japan race continues with unconscious jockey on track after early fall
Worrying scene Nagoya Race 10 on the local council NAR circuit with female jockey Aoi Kinomae falling from LAZWARD in the straight and remaining unconcious as the field went around her to finish the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display says has not received notice about Chinese investment
Japan Display is shrinking the smartphone display business to stop cash outflows and seeking to cut 1,200 jobs. It is also temporarily suspending a main display panel plant funded by Apple and closing ... ( read original story ...)
New hotels: The Royal Park Canvas Osaka Kitahama, Sofitel Beijing Central and more
Royal Park Hotels and Resorts has launched the third Canvas – a millennial-driven brand – hotel in Osaka. The property offers 238 rooms across six categories, ranging from the 15m 2 Comfort Double up ... ( read original story ...)