(Bloomberg) -- When Japan Airlines Co. last month announced it was opening a $70 million venture capital fund, it was natural for skeptics to wonder: What does an airline know about investing in start... ( read original story ...)
There’s a Fad for Corporate VCs in Japan. That’s a Good Thing
A century ago in the U.S., for example, the DuPont chemical company put money into a fledgling business that eventually became General Motors. The corporate startup boom in Japan is part of a larger, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo airport improving its baggage facility with latest technology
In an effort to improve baggage facility at Tokyo International Airport ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
ASEAN and Japan to ink revamped economic pact in March
TOKYO -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are finalizing updates to their economic partnership agreement to resolve shelved issues on liberalizing the investment and service ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka will learn to deal with fame, says Nishikori
Kei Nishikori is confident his Japanese compatriot Naomi Osaka will learn to cope with pressure as she deals with her new elite status in tennis. Nishikori, who is top seed at the Dubai Championships ... ( read original story ...)
Dominguez cites potentials of PHL, Japan demographic complementarity
The Metro Manila Subway is being funded in large part by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. “In a word, the Philippines aspires to become the most hospitable economy for business. ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian seeks additional flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines wants to more than double its daily service from Tokyo’s Haneda airport to Hawaii. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the airline applied to the U.S. Department of Trans... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony
TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign while calling for the country to embrace openness in a more globalized world. The government-sponsored ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Spars With South Korea Over Multilateral Naval Drills
Japan and South Korea are engaged in a fresh spat -- this time over whether Japan will participate in multilateral naval exercises set to take place off Busan in late April -- amid renewed hostility o... ( read original story ...)
Japan scholar and translator Donald Keene has died at 96
TOKYO - Donald Keene, a giant in the field of Japanese literature and translation, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by Akira Someya, secretary general of the Donald Keene Center Kash... ( read original story ...)
Japan fears earthquake and tsunami after massive deep-sea ‘omen’ fish caught
Japan is braced for a huge earthquake or tsunami after two giant deep-sea fish, symbols of doom in the country, were caught on its coast. The huge oarfish, which can each grow as long as much as 11 me... ( read original story ...)
Hard Rock International Sponsors Live Concert Series at the 70th Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan
The opening acts included a Japanese traditional Taiko drum performance by Sapporo Sosei High School, a 63-piece brass band ensemble from Hokkai High School, a cappella group by Hokkaido University an... ( read original story ...)
Miyoshi stunner caps off brilliant Yokohama team move
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Jo leads Nagoya to 4-0 win in opening round of J-League
TOKYO (AP) — Brazilian striker Jo scored two goals as Nagoya Grampus beat Sagan Tosu 4-0 in the opening round of the J-League on Saturday. Jo, who was the league's top scorer last season, gave Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince says thoughts of future ‘make me solemn’
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s crown prince Naruhito ... “When I think of what is coming up, I feel very solemn,” Naruhito told a news conference ahead of his birthday, referring to the new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince hopes to continue father’s legacy
TOKYO - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito says he hopes to continue ... “I feel very solemn when I think about the future,” he said at an annual pre-birthday news conference Thursday. His remarks were em... ( read original story ...)