The campaign for dominance in semiconductors could hurt both countries. Japan’s Kioxia Holdings, which in the early 1980s invented flash memory computer chips, was set for one of the country’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 26th anniversary of Kobe earthquake amid Covid-19 restrictions
Japan on Sunday remembered the more than 6,400 people killed by the 1995 Kobe earthquake on its 26th anniversary and amid restrictions to curb the Covid-19 epidemic. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Textile: Now and Investible Asset Class?
In Collaboration with American Chambers of Commerce (ACCJ), we host the the first arts program for 2021. It is something new from the ACCJ Alternative Investment Committee (AIC) on textile as an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 26th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake
Exactly 26 years ago, Kobe and its surrounding areas were hit hard by the powerful earthquake that claimed 6,434 lives and injured 43,792 people. In the hardest hit areas, the quake registered a 7 on ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo’s lockdown, some drink on even after authorities call time
For Yuuki Hamazono, it was a relief to find bars and restaurants in Tokyo flouting the Japanese government's request to close by 8 p.m. The 30-year-old financial trader was one of many people out ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic fate may need to be decided by United Nations says former IOC VP
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee tried on Tuesday to reassure the Japanese public that the postponed Games will open in just over six months. ( read original story ...)
FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan
Higher taxes and language barriers are often cited as the reason Japan is generally deemed less attractive than other Asian rivals as an international financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Former IOC vice president says UN could rule on Tokyo Games
SYDNEY (AP) — Kevan Gosper, a former International Olympic Committee vice president, is suggesting the United Nations might be the place to decide the fate of the postponed Tokyo Olympic. The Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Former IOC exec Kevan Gosper suggests United Nations could rule on fate of Tokyo Games
SYDNEY -- Kevan Gosper, a former International Olympic Committee vice president, is suggesting the United Nations might be the place to decide the fate of the postponed Tokyo Olympic. The Olympics are ... ( read original story ...)
Sprinter Browning on target for Tokyo
Rohan Browning is on target for Tokyo after becoming just the second Australian in history to break the 10-second barrier in the 100-metre sprint. The 23-year-old Sydneysider posted the wind-assisted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Stick to Budget Surplus Goal Even as Pandemic Costs Grow: Sources
Japan already rolled out about $3 trillion in ... featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. The Most Important Ages for ... ( read original story ...)
FSA to assist foreign financial firms entering Japan in English
The Financial Services Agency has launched an office to help foreign financial firms with all the regulatory processes needed to enter Japan -- from pre-application consultation to supervision and ... ( read original story ...)
Losing your identity to get a job in Japan
Japan has one of the most intense, fiercely competitive and stressful recruitment processes for new graduates anywhere in the world. The way men and women are expected to dress is just one of the many ... ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World opening delayed due to Osaka state of emergency
Universal Studios Japan has announced that Super Nintendo World will not be opening next month as planned. The Nintendo-themed zone of the Osaka park was supposed to open on February 4th after its ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo decides to sell new beer with English mistake on label
It was a sad day for beer lovers across Japan on Jan 8, when Sapporo Breweries put the lid on an exclusive new brew release just four days before it was due to go on sale. According to the company, ... ( read original story ...)
Images of kittens roaming around railway diorama save Osaka diner
A cat walks over railway tracks at the Diorama Restaurant Tetsudokan in Osaka’s Tennoji Ward. (Kenji Tsuji) OSAKA--Take some stray cats and let them loose on your treasured model railway set. What ... ( read original story ...)