Tokyu Land Corporation, one of Japan's largest property developers, has just launched a new premium residential apartment building in Roppongi. Branz Roppongi The Residence offers high-end luxury in one of Tokyo's most desirable neighbourhoods, right in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lures record foreign investment in 2016
TOKYO -- Foreign direct investment to Japan for fiscal 2016 topped 3 trillion yen ($26.9 billion) for the first time ever, thanks mainly to an increasing number of takeovers of domestic businesses by overseas investment funds. Japanese operations of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama names new senior director of supply chain and logistics
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced today that Rick Alonzo has joined the company as senior director of supply chain and logistics. In his new role, Alonzo will report to Yokohama COO Jeff Barna. “Rick brings more than 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan diaper output falls 1st time in 15 years
TOKYO -- Japanese production of disposable diapers declined for the first time in 15 years in 2016, mainly due to weaker purchases from visiting Chinese tourists. Strong demand from overseas visitors had given the Japanese diaper market a boost in recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regional banks face further delays in merger plans
It intended to merge it with Shinwa Bank, which it already controlled. But Japan's Fair Trade Commission objected because the merged entity would control an unprecedented level of about 70 percent of loans in Nagasaki prefecture. The FTC argued the merger ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy
Japanese airbag maker Takata Corp. has filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., overwhelmed by lawsuits and recall costs related to its production of faulty airbag inflators. The company announced the expected action Monday morning Tokyo time ... ( read original story ...)
Air bag recalls, lawsuits lead Takata to file for bankruptcy
Shattered by recall costs and lawsuits, Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. filed Monday for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., saying it was the only way it could keep on supplying replacements for faulty air bag inflators linked to the deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets sights on 2025 World Expo, but formidable challenges remain
OSAKA – Earlier this month, Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui led a delegation of local politicians and business leaders to Paris, where they formally announced at a general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions that the prefecture was bidding to ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Meiho Enterprise acquires Tokyo-based property
* Says it acquired a Tokyo-based property, which covers 367.20 square meter * Says acquisition price is undisclosed Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/mZyCvy Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘poised to begin informal trade talks with UK’
Japan is poised to begin informal trade talks with the UK to secure a swift trade deal after Brexit. Shinzo Abe’s government has signalled an intention to open a dialogue with the UK while it remains in the EU, even though formal bilateral negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges up as dollar-yen steady; Takata files for bankruptcy protection
TOKYO, June 26 Japan's Nikkei share average ticked up on Monday morning as the dollar-yen held steady, while investors' attention fell squarely on Takata Corp after it filed for bankruptcy protection. The embattled air bag inflator maker said it would seek ... ( read original story ...)
Air bag maker Takata files for bankruptcy in Japan, U.S.
Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. has filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., overwhelmed by lawsuits and recall costs related to its production of faulty air bag inflators. The company announced the expected action Monday morning Tokyo time. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75 years of Vatican ties with Noh theater show
ROME – Japan has marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with the Holy See with a performance of ancient traditional Noh theater in Rome. At the performance Saturday in Rome at the Palazzo della Cancelleria, a Renaissance architectural masterpiece ... ( read original story ...)
Kashiwa Reysol maintains J-League lead with win over Sapporo
TOKYO — Cristiano and Diego Oliveira scored as Kashiwa Reysol beat Consadole Sapporo 2-1 on Sunday to maintain its lead in the J-League standings. Cristiano scored on a penalty in the 42nd minute to give Kashiwa the lead at halftime. Reis equalized ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to push for constitution reform before year end: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to accelerate plans to amend Japan's pacifist constitution, saying he expects to submit a proposed revision to lawmakers before the end of the year, media reported on Sunday. Abe said in a speech in Kobe ... ( read original story ...)
Brexit: Japanese bank Nomura chooses Frankfurt for EU headquarters after UK’s withdrawal
Nomura picked Frankfurt as the headquarters for its European Union operations after the UK leaves the bloc, people with knowledge of the matter said. Japan’s biggest brokerage will start preparations this month to form a base in the German financial ... ( read original story ...)