Investors in Asia parsed through the Reuters Tankan survey from Japan for January which showed improved business sentiment among Japanese companies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism boom prices out local business travelers
A weak yen is attracting more visitors than ever to Japan, with national tourism figures for 2024, released Wednesday, expected to top 2019's record of nearly 32 million. But that is also raising prices for Kojima's staff and other Japanese business travelers. ( read original story ...)
Old video of Japan building collapse falsely linked to Tibet quake
After a powerful earthquake struck China's remote Tibet region, killing at least 126 people, an old video of houses collapsing spread globally in social media posts that falsely linked it to the disaster. ( read original story ...)
Workers attend to broken water pipes, clear landslide debris in Japan quake aftermath
Workers in southwestern Japan on Tuesday worked to clear a road blocked by a small landslide and repair underground water pipes a day after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan is so awash with tourists, business travellers are resorting to capsule hotels
But that is also raising prices for Kojima’s staff and other Japanese business travellers. Capsule hotels, a Japanese institution, offer claustrophobic bed-sized pods, often dou ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism boom prices out business travelers
After traveling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima’s IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms too pricey for business trips. A weak yen is attracting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism boom prices out business travellers
After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima's IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms too pricey for business trips. But that is also ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Grade A office rents rise by 4.2% YoY in Q4 2024
Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Chuo saw strong rental growth. In a recent report, Savills said improvements continue in the Tokyo Grade A office market as economic growth and positive business sentiment spur ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bankruptcies hit 11-year high on cost pressure
TOKYO -- The number of business bankruptcies in Japan jumped to the highest level in 11 years in 2024, as smaller companies succumbed to the higher costs of materials and labor. Bankruptcy cases rose ... ( read original story ...)
Map Shows Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants Amid Earthquake Scare
Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. ( read original story ...)
CCCI embarks on 5-day Osaka trade mission
and the Osaka Business Promotions Center to expand networking and business development opportunities. CCCI has strategically prioritized aligning local businesses with global advancements to remain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business failures top 10,000 in 2024, worst in 11 years
The annual figure marked the third consecutive year of increases as rising prices due to the yen's weakening and labor shortages caused business failures. ( read original story ...)
Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Japan time about 7 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit southern Japan, recorded at sea about seven miles southeast of the city of Miyazaki. It prompted a tsunami advisory. ( read original story ...)
Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she secures first-round win in Australia
Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year's loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being ... ( read original story ...)