Japan-based financial services company Tokyo Century Corp., in partnership with Japanese multinational service and solution provider All Nippon Airways Trading Company (ANATC) have entered an agreemen... ( read original story ...)
Manchester reaffirms ties with Japan at business dinner
The event included some of the 60 Japanese companies based in the region and the Economic Minister from the Embassy of Japan Regional businesses reaffirmed their ties with Japan at Deloitte’s North We... ( read original story ...)
Osaka into China Open quarters, Zhang upsets Kerber
BEIJING (AP) -- Naomi Osaka maintained her strong form since winning the U.S. Open by reaching the China Open quarterfinals by crushing Julia Goerges 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. Osaka made a slow start, sav... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido Barbarians to help Sapporo put best foot forward at World Cup
Sapporo, which will host two games in next year's rugby World ... said in a recent interview with Kyodo News at the Jozankei club grounds. "The other exciting part about it is to the man on the street ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Stymied as Bank of Japan Stimulus Ploughs On, and On
Financial markets, economics, journalism and fundamental analysis. I’d like to receive information from Daily FX and IG about trading opportunities and their products and services via email. But don't ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4 mag strikes near Ise in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4 (ml/mb) was reported 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Ise in Japan on Saturday. Exact time and date of earthquake 15/09/18 / 2018-09-15 02:36:04 / September 15, 2018 @ ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index runs ahead of Abenomics
Might this latest rally, one driving the Nikkei Stock Average to its highest levels since 1991, end badly too? Only time will tell. Yet Japan's bull market has arguably entered the euphoria stage ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, SoftBank to hold news conference in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) on Thursday said they would hold a joint news conference at 0430 GMT in Tokyo. Toyota President Akio Toyoda and SoftBank G... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei, Hang Seng about flat after making up early losses
Japan’s Nikkei NIK, -0.06% was last about flat, after suffering early losses from the auto, energy and insurance sectors. Major automakers tumbled, with Toyota 7203, -2.02% and Honda 7267, -3.10% each ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka’s $8.5M Adidas Deal Biggest Ever for a Woman
Fresh off her stunning U.S. Open win, 20-year-old tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is reportedly about to sign an $8.5 million endorsement contract with Adidas, according to SB Nation. Her current ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmaker Nissan cashes in on Naomi Osaka’s US Open tennis victory
Nissan moves swiftly to tie up deal and make Naomi Osaka its newest brand ambassador. Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles tennis champion by beating Serena Williams in a controversial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Waves Goodbye to U.K. as ‘Gateway to Europe’ Post-Brexit
After a February meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and 19 Japanese business chiefs, Tokyo’s ambassador to Britain warned what might happen if Brexit took an unfavorable turn for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic Is Holding Its Special Exhibition ‘The Moment’ Officially Approved by the French Embassy in Japan
This is a special exhibition authorized as a project to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan at the Panasonic Center Tokyo (3-5-1 ... ( read original story ...)
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Unveils Extensive Property Makeover
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, the newest member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection, has announced the completion of an extensive $22.5 million renovation project. Overseen by AB Concep... ( read original story ...)
Japan to order Suruga Bank to halt new property loans after scandal: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s financial regulator will order Suruga Bank to stop making new loans for property investments in the aftermath of a lending scandal that has slammed the regional bank’s shares ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.7 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.7 (ml/mb) was reported Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. The temblor was reported at 09:42:16 / 9:42 am (local time epicenter). Event id: us2000hbaa. I... ( read original story ...)