Tsuruha, based in Sapporo, has announced it will integrate its operations with Welcia, the biggest force within the Japanese pharmacy industry, in December. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo changes no-smoking policy, will set up 2 smoking areas
The organizer of the World Exposition in Osaka has recently decided to set up two smoking areas within the event's venue by early Jun ... ( read original story ...)
Kabuki star Nakamura Shido joins Vocaloid ‘Hatsune Miku’ in high-tech Osaka Expo show
A Kabuki performance co-starring actor Nakamura Shido and virtual diva Hatsune Miku was staged during the Osaka Expo on May 24, with a perfor･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to cut stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen per 5kg
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan aims to cut stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen ($14) per 5 kilograms (11 lb) and get rice onto shop shelves more quickly, the farm ministry said on Monday, as ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet: Japan’s Bitcoin Bet
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Japan’s Nikkei rises for second day as trade fears ease, Nippon Steel jumps
Japan's Nikkei share average extends gains to a second consecutive session on Monday as easing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union supported risk appetite.
Global central banks talk harsh new economic realities in Tokyo
It's Japan's version of the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, without the trail hikes or views, and this year's gathering of global central bankers in Tokyo will focus on two uncomfortable realities: ... ( read original story ...)
Flight from Tokyo diverted to Seattle after passenger tries to open exit doors
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle on Saturday after a passenger tried to open two of the plane’s exit doors, according to the FBI and a spokesperson for the Port of Seattle. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $6.3 billion for tariff relief package, Kyodo reports
Japan's government plans to spend 900 billion yen ($6.3 billion) in state funds for an emergency relief package to cushion the blow from U.S. tariffs, Kyodo news agency reported on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan poised to sweeten offshore wind rules as players get cold feet
By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is likely to sweeten terms for developers to build a massive offshore wind farm sector, industry insiders say, as it looks to put its energy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to sweeten offshore wind rules as players get cold feet
Japan is likely to sweeten terms for developers to build a massive offshore wind farm sector, industry insiders say, as it looks to put its energy ambitions back on track against a worldwide slump of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid EV technology
Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest ''e-Power'' technology for a turnaround. A kind of hybrid, e-Power comes equipped with both an electric motor and gasoline engine, much ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ‘Loves’ Rising Bond Yields In US And Japan? Market Commentator Thinks So
Rising bond yields and debt levels in Japan and the United States could be good news for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), The Kobeissi Letter said Sunday.
US futures jump while Asian shares slip after Trump delays tariffs on the EU
U.S. futures have turned sharply higher and Asian shares mostly fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9 from June ...
Japan aims to slash stockpiled rice prices, new farm minister says
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan began sales of government rice stockpiles via direct contracts Monday, aiming to slash soaring prices after the newly appointed farm minister pledged to bring them down to about ...
Plague of flying pests adds to Osaka World Expo’s woes in Japan
Though the ‘chironomids’ do not bite or suck blood, they may cause asthma or allergic reactions, experts warn. ( read original story ...)