Under Aman Resorts, Janu is the sister brand of the hospitality group which will debut their first hotel in Tokyo around Autumn 2023. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon Sets Guinness World Record for Most Runners to Earn a Six Star Medal at a Single Marathon
It was a banner weekend for runners who earned their World Marathon Majors Six Star medal at the Tokyo Marathon on March 5. The race set a new Guinness World Record for the most people—3,033—to earn a ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea’s Yoon to visit Japan for summit, first such trip in 12 years
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife will visit Japan from March 16-17 at Tokyo's invitation, his office said on Thursday, the first such visit in 12 years ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi terror’ pranks outrage Japan as police make arrests
Japanese police have arrested three people over "sushi terror": viral, unhygienic pranks that are threatening the world-famous feature of sushi conveyor belt restaurants. Last month, a video of a man ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 strong rally seems to fizzle as Japan GDP disappoints
The Nikkei 225 index (NI225) has taken a commanding lead against other global indices even as monetary policy concerns remained ...
The Bank of Japan is going to shift its focus away from 10-year yield, says Nomura
Yujiro Goto of the financial services firm says that when it comes to Japan's economy, the 5-year yield or 3-year yield is much more important for capital expenditure and housing investments.
Japan Lower House Approves Kazuo Ueda as Next BOJ Governor
Japan’s Lower House of Parliament has approved Kazuo Ueda to become the next Bank of Japan governor.
Wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ rocks Japan’s restaurant industry
Among the number arrested is a 21-year-old who is alleged to have drunk from a communal soy sauce bottle at a kaitenzushi restaurant run by Kura Sushi in the central city of Nagoya early last month. ( read original story ...)
3 pranksters arrested by Aichi police over ‘sushi terror’ incident
NAGOYA--Police have arrested three people for what the news media have dubbed as “sushi terrorism,” where pranksters film themselves committing unhygienic acts at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union reaches early deal for higher pay
Workers from Japan's largest union have struck early agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers as cost of living pressures grow and businesses scramble to secure staff amid a labour crunch, unionists said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s ispace to list shares in Tokyo ahead of planned moon landing
Japan's ispace Inc., aiming to be the first commercial company to land a probe on the moon, announced on Wednesday an initial public offering of its shares. The start-up is authorized to list 200 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house approves Ueda as next BOJ chief
Japan's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved the government's appointment of Kazuo Ueda as next central bank governor. The upper house will vote on the nomination on Friday. Approval by the ... ( read original story ...)
Dead suspect in Tokyo blade attack on sociologist reported to prosecutors; motive unknown
A suspect who died following the November 2022 slashing of sociologist Shinji Miyadai on a university campus in the suburban Tokyo city of Ha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s narrowly avoids recession in fragile recovery
The data suggested people went out less than expected during Japan’s latest Covid-19 wave and reined in spending as prices rose. Such weakness supports the central bank’s view that Japan still needs ...
Nissan to overhaul electric powertrains for EVs, hybrids in search of cost cuts
Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday said it will overhaul its approach to powertrains for all-electric and hybrid petrol-electric vehicles as it aims to bring hybrid prices in line with those of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning in cautious trade after 4 days of gains
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning as buying interest continued in inbound tourism-related issues, but caution grew over chasi ... ( read original story ...)