The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently surveyed 1,500 business travellers around the globe to uncover the best ‘bleisure’ destinations in Asia Pacific (APAC), and Tokyo emerged as the top choi... ( read original story ...)
Japan offshore wind farms offer $18bn in lending opportunities
TOKYO -- Offshore wind farms planned across Japan total 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) in project costs, Mizuho Bank estimates, offering lending opportunities for banks seeking to boost their ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Japan space agency join forces to develop moon rover
Although Japan has no plan currently to make a manned ... The rover is still in the conceptual stage, but an illustration in the news release showed a six-wheel vehicle that somewhat resembled ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka becomes Japan’s fastest growing tourist destination
Osaka, long Japan’s “second city,” is winning the race against Tokyo to draw foreign tourists, but after a boom, its retailers and property developers are adapting to shifting tourism spending pattern... ( read original story ...)
British skiers to reach Japanese powder faster thanks to new flight route
However, Hokkaido takes a long time to get to from the UK. At present, the quickest way to fly to Sapporo, Hokkaido’s main city and Winter Olympic host in 1972, entails a stop in Tokyo. Flights take 1... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo’s Haneda matters so much: Japanese business is booming here
DFW International Airport has been setting passenger records and American Airlines will soon add another 100 flights a day. So what’s the big deal about adding a new route into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport? ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso Ponders Tariffs in Forced-Labor Spat With South Korea
according to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Jiji news of Japan reported at the weekend that tariffs on about 100 South Korean products, cutting the supply of some Japanese goods to South Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama unveils two new, long-lasting SmartWay-verified tires
Yokohama has unveiled two new long-lasting SmartWay-verified, fuel efficient and low rolling resistance tires – the 712L and 114R UWB. The two new tires will be on display in the Yokohama booth (#3109 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei surges on Wall Street rally, weaker yen
TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to a six-day high on Tuesday, as a combination of a tech-led rally on Wall Street, gains in Asian markets and extended falls in the yen ... ( read original story ...)
Tick tock, tick tock: Tokyo Olympics clock hits 500-day mark
TOKYO - Tick tock, tick tock. The Tokyo Olympic clock has hit 500 days to go. Organizers marked the milestone on Tuesday, unveiling the stylized pictogram figures for next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The p... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Manufacturers Say Business Conditions the Worst in Years
Japan’s biggest manufacturers say current business conditions are at the worst in nearly three years, the latest indication the nation’s export-dependent economy is taking a battering in the current q... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama returns as tyre provider for Porsche Pikes Peak division
Yokohama, Porsche and Travis Pastrana are taking on the mountain again in the world-renowned Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. For the second straight year, Yokohama is partnering with Po... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges up after 4 days of losses, weak U.S. data limits gains
TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Monday on bargain hunting following four sessions of losses, although gains were limited after much weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei bounces as investors buy on dips
Headline indices of the Japan share market closed higher for first time in straight five sessions on Monday, 11 March 2019, as investors chased for bottom fishing on recently battered stocks, although ... ( read original story ...)
Tourism in Osaka, often overshadowed by Tokyo, is catching up
OSAKA/TOKYO (Reuters) - Osaka, long Japan’s “second city,” is winning the race against Tokyo to draw foreign tourists, but after a boom, its retailers and property developers are adapting to shifting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco unit gets court protection after legal defeat
Japan Tobacco Inc.'s Canadian unit was granted creditor protection by the Ontario Superior Court after a legal defeat over the risks of smoking that threatens the existence of tobacco companies in the ... ( read original story ...)