Tokyo's Nikkei index closed slightly higher on Wednesday as Sony Group soared after a US media report said it was rethinking its bid for TV and film giant Paramount.
Japan’s Mizuho posts big jump in Q4 profit, forecasts growth ahead
That compared to the full-year profit of 678.99 billion yen in the year that just ended. Mizuho is the second of Japan's three megabanks to report quarterly results on Wednesday. German conglomerate ...
Japan police want return of MFA officer who filmed boy in Tokyo bathhouse
MFA had said it was prepared to waive diplomatic immunity to facilitate investigations. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm offers technology to detect sinkholes after Taiwan quake
A Japanese company is providing ground penetrating radar technology free of charge to help the quake-hit city of Hualien in ... ( read original story ...)
Tofu Shops in Japan at crossroads amid rising costs
Tofu, a staple known for its stable affordability, is facing challenges in Japan, with shops across the country feeling the squeeze from surging prices for soybeans, the bean curd's primary ingredient ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man fatally stabbed by wife after asking her, ‘Isn’t dinner ready yet?’
A 64-year-old woman was arrested on the spot here on May 14 for allegedly fatally stabbing her husband after being asked, "Isn't dinner ready･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Zheng Qinwen gets honest on how angry she felt after coach left her for Naomi Osaka
Zheng Qinwen admits she was really frustrated and angry after coach Wim Fissette abruptly left her to join Naomi Osaka's team as the 21-year-old Chinese recalled wanting to "kill my opponents" during ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on tech gains, companies with share buyback plans
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning, boosted by the technology sector that tracked overnight gains on Wall Street and the buying of i ... ( read original story ...)
3 amazing traditional Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this May 18-19 weekend
Don't miss these spectacular events in Tokyo this May 18-19 weekend, especially Asakusa Sensoji Temple's Sanja Matsuri ... ( read original story ...)
Activist fund asks four Japan firms to mandate board-shareholder dialogue
A Singapore-based activist fund is asking four Japanese companies through shareholder resolutions to make their board members regularly available for one-on-one meetings with large investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans ‘autoflow’ cargo system for Tokyo-Osaka route
Japan is now making specific plans to create a so-called "autoflow road" cargo system connecting Tokyo and Osaka. The automated system would use unmanned vehicles and other transportation methods. A ... ( read original story ...)
[INTERVIEW] Mom’s Touch set to soar as nationwide burger brand in Japan
The head of the Korean chicken burger chain Mom's Touch said the company aims to become a nationwide brand in Japan, leveraging its successful franchise business in Korea and benefiting from the ... ( read original story ...)
Virtual power plants: a response to Taiwan and Japan’s seismic risks
Taiwan's recent spate of earthquakes has put the spotlight on the island's power supply stability. Please do not republish, publicly broadcast or publicly transmit content from this website without ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as tech shares track US gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, boosted by technology shares that tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts. ( read original story ...)
A look inside the newly opened Tokyo Central supermarket
A new grocery store, Tokyo Central, opened Friday, May 10, at Kailua Shopping Center, marking the brand's first location in Hawaii. Pacific Business News visited the new store on its opening day. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka And Coco Gauff Share Thoughts On Drake-Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
This rap rivalry even garnered attention from tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who shared their views on who would win the rivalry at the Italian Open. On Wednesday, the four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)