TOKYO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are taking advantage of the logo and the slogan, "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New", in efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Kenya gets $169 million in Japan Samurai financing to boost industries
Japan will provide up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) in Samurai financing to Kenya that will be directed towards boosting the East African nation's vehicle assembly and energy sectors, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Everton expands Asia footprint with new Japan deal
Everton Football Club has unveiled a new strategic partnership with Nagoya Grampus, one of Japan’s most established and community-driven football institutions, as the Premier League club continues to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bear attack victim’ was actually killed by son, Japan police say
Japanese police have said that an elderly man who they had believed was killed by a bear, had in fact been stabbed to death by his son. Fujiyuki Shindo, 51, was arrested in the northern Akita ... ( read original story ...)
Property price surge in Tokyo’s prime areas sparks calls to curb foreign ownership
Property prices in Tokyo's prime districts have soared, drawing political attention. Analysts say the legislative outlook for the market is uncertain. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s wealthy investors seek more crypto in portfolios
Wealthy Asian families and family offices are ramping up their cryptocurrency investments, driven by the bullishness around digital assets, increased mainstream adoption and favourable regulatory ...
Exclusive | Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa …
Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95 Million The tennis star added a gym and recovery center after purchasing the Tarzana property from the celebrity couple ... ( read original story ...)
Rising property prices in Tokyo fuels resentment, anti-immigration sentiment
CNBC's Lin Lin talks to Squawk Box Asia's anchor Martin Soong about rising property prices in Japan's mega cities, as foreign buyers swoop in, fueling anti-immigration sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in early trading on weak chip shares
Tokyo stocks were lower early Thursday as some semiconductor-related shares tracked overnight falls by their U.S. counterparts, but l ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda weighs India for global trials to speed up drug launches
By Rishika Sadam and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical is exploring the option of conducting global clinical trials in India to accelerate the launch of its innovative ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido hunters’ association tells branches they can refuse to shoot bears in urban areas
SAPPORO -- With Japan set to introduce a revised law on the "emergency shooting" of bears and wild boars in urban areas on Sept. 1, the Hokkaido Ryouyuukai hunters' association has notified all its 71 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Sweden say they’re ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine
European leaders have accelerated negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine in recent weeks, responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky's request for binding assurances that Russia will not attack again if a ceasefire is reached. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record 3.43 million July foreign visitors
Japan' s tourism recorded 3.43 million visitors in July, up by 4.4 percent, a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Investors in Japanese Property Look Beyond Tokyo – WSJ
ILLUSTRATION: Reuters TOKYO—When it costs nearly $2 billion to buy just part of a building in a prime Tokyo location, it is no wonder some investors in Japanese property are looking farther afield. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan police arrest 29 people deported by Cambodia over phone scams
Japanese police arrested 29 people Wednesday on board a chartered flight from Phnom Penh for allegedly operating phone scams from Ca ... ( read original story ...)