Growing up in Western business, speed of decision-making and taking action are requirements drummed into you from an early age. Other foreign leaders in Japan reading our speed mantra may be sagely ... ( read original story ...)
As COVID wave grows, Japan beefs up response but won’t limit business activities
With the seventh wave reaching unprecedented heights, the government is ramping up the number of hospital beds available and expanding the scope of those eligible for fourth vaccine shots. ( read original story ...)
NHK survey: Nearly half of Japanese sports associations expect lower revenue
An NHK survey shows that nearly half of Japanese sports associations that took part in last year's Tokyo Olympics expect their revenue to fall this fiscal year, compared to before the Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan Working On Plan To Discharge Treated Nuclear-contaminated Water
Japanese nuclear plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) will be subjected to further inspections and then the diluted water will be released. ( read original story ...)
Park Avenue Securities LLC Grows Stock Position in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF)
Park Avenue Securities LLC raised its holdings in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF – Get Rating) by 9.8% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor ... ( read original story ...)
People queue up at restaurants on Japan’s annual eel-eating day
At the Funaya eel restaurant in Osaka's Ikuno Ward, customers began to line up even before opening time on eel-eating day. The fish skewered and dipped in the eatery's secret sauce were broiled over ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Chemicals anticipates growth in Tafmer business
Osamu Hashimoto, president and CEO of the Japanese group, said the company anticipates significant growth for Tafmer in mobility and solar cell encapsulant applications. ( read original story ...)
Yoshitsu Co., Ltd Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tokyo Lifestyle Limited
To accelerate the Company's business expansion in the Southeast Asia market andadvance the digital transformation of live streaming e-commerce in its retail business Tokyo, Japan, July 22, 2022 (GLOBE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs step for Fukushima nuclear plant water release
Japan’s nuclear regulator on July 22 approved details of a planned release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea next year. The approval by the ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake in Japan kills 3, injures hundreds
Residents in western Japan were cleaning up debris Monday evening after a powerful earthquake hit the area around Osaka, the country's second-largest city, killing three people and injuring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release toxic water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean
The plan has encountered stiff resistance from fishing unions in the region which fear its impact on their livelihoods, Thomas Kingsley reports ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for brisk earnings
Tokyo stocks reversed earlier losses and ended higher as confidence about sound business performances expanded ahead of corporate earnings season in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to release Fukushima water into sea
The Japanese government announced on Friday that the country's nuclear regulators approved the release of the water from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea. According ... ( read original story ...)
Aust coffee buzz, beer o’clock hits Tokyo
From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 6-week high as growth stocks jump
Japan's Nikkei index closed at a more than six-week high on Friday, led by growth stocks which tracked Wall Street's overnight gains and shipping firms which rose on their robust earnings. TOKYO, July ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan to cut this fiscal year’s economic growth forecast – Nikkei
The Japanese government is expected to cut its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2022 to about 2%, down sharply from a projection of 3.2% in January, the Nikkei business daily said on Friday. It ... ( read original story ...)