A hotel rarely renders me speechless, but I was amazed when I arrived at Aman Tokyo this May. Stepping into the 33rd-floor lobby, I first noticed the soaring white washi paper cei ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi offloads restaurant business in Japan
Japanese beverages giant Asahi Group Holdings has decided to offload a restaurant business in its domestic market. The company's Japanese leg, Asahi Group Japan, agreed to sell its Nadaman restaurant ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Driving Wealthy Americans to Tokyo
Lifestyle perks, a favorable exchange rate, and a brighter economic outlook are luring home buyers from the U.S. ( read original story ...)
What’s Driving Wealthy Americans to Tokyo
Lifestyle perks, a favorable exchange rate, and a brighter economic outlook are luring home buyers from the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s core inflation climbs for third month, fuels rate hike expectations
The data comes before the BOJ's policy meeting ending Wednesday, where rate hikes and bond tapering will be discussed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo proposes record minimum pay increase
TOKYO: Japan’s labour ministry has proposed a record increase ... have already had to raise pay to stop employees from leaving, despite a lack of improved business conditions. Around 60% of smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Data Due On Friday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release July figures for Tokyo-area inflation, setting the pace for a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity. In June, overall Tokyo inflation was up 2.3 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Service Prices Jump, Backing Case for Rate Hike
Service prices among businesses in Japan jumped by the most in about 33 years, adding to the list of supporting factors for the central bank to raise interest rates, with a policy meeting looming next ... ( read original story ...)
Illegal businesses aimed at inbound visitors springing up in Osaka ahead of next year’s expo
I plow my profits into business hotels or manufacturing facilities ... by short-term visitors are electronic keypads installed by the entrances of buildings in Osaka. These enable access to locked ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests Russia ban on 13 business executives, including Toyota head
Japan’s government said it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp, ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-Osaka flights
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is making another big bet in its Cebu hub, launching direct flights to Osaka to become the lone airline to connect the two routes. ( read original story ...)
The unusual homework given to traumatised children in Japanese earthquake town
Children are asked to hug their parents, sit on a parent’s knee, hold their hands for more than a minute or shake their hands to cope ... ( read original story ...)
Raffles’s First Hotel in Japan Will Offer up Luxe Suites and Scenic Tokyo Views
Raffles's first hotel in Japan, located in Tokyo, is expected to debut in 2028 and will feature 130 rooms, 27 suites, a swimming pool, and a spa. ( read original story ...)
Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a particularly fraught one between two allies. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven will soon sell Japanese snacks, beverages and on-the-go meals in stores nationwide
Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations ... ( read original story ...)
20 Bucketlist Things to Do in Osaka Japan At Least Once
As an avid traveller who has explored destinations across Asia, I was thrilled to recently visit Japan for the first time. Yet while places like Tokyo and Kyoto enjoy global fame, I opted to start my ... ( read original story ...)