Less stuffy than Tokyo and less dainty than Kyoto, Osaka’s culinary scene demands visitors dive headfirst into indulgence — or as the locals say, kuidaore, “eat yourself to ruin.” ... ( read original story ...)
How Japanese CEOs Continue To Lead With Empathy And Sacrifice
Explore how Japanese CEOs prioritize empathy and sacrifice, from Akagi Nyugyo's apology for a price hike to Nintendo and airline execs' pay cuts. ( read original story ...)
Japan drug maker recalling supplements after reports of kidney, other health damage
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. announced on March 22 that there have been reports of kidney disorders and other health damage among those who i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Mom who didn’t hold stillborn daughter on day of Japan quake finds freedom from guilt
Yuko Nakajima, now 59, was preparing for the birth of her daughter. Her family was already calling the young life in her womb P･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor and empress visit towns hit by fatal New Year’s Day earthquake
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visited the Noto region to pay respects to victims of an earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing 241 people. ( read original story ...)
Imperial Visit to Earthquake-Stricken Towns in Noto by Japanese Emperor and Empress
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan offered their sympathies on Friday to the affected residents of Noto’s north-central region, following a devastating earthquake that occurred on the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor and empress visit towns hit by Jan. 1 quake and console thousands of homeless
TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday visited towns in the north-central region of Noto to pray for victims of the deadly New Year’s Day earthquake and console thousands of ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Seibu considers sale of Tokyo office building for $2 billion, sources say
Required yields on prime commercial properties in Tokyo central business districts are as low as 3%, falling short of what is generally expected as cost of capital for listed companies. Seibu sold ... ( read original story ...)
All About Rapper Cordae, Naomi Osaka’s Boyfriend and Daughter Shai’s Dad
Naomi Osaka secured her third Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open when she defeated Victoria Azarenka. It was a major career milestone for the then-22-year-old tennis star, a moment witnessed by both ... ( read original story ...)
What is that high-pitched alarm my phone makes before an earthquake in Japan?
Just before an earthquake strikes in Japan, you may hear every smartphone around you suddenly emit a loud, high-pitched alarm along with the words ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Struck by Earthquake A Reminder of Nature’s Power and Resilience
Japan was shaken by a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, sending ripples of concern across the nation. The quake, which struck around 9:08 a.m., originated in southern Ibaraki ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports grow for a third month as trade deficit sinks to $2.5 billion
Japan's exports have risen 7.8% in February, as shipments continued to expand in cars and electrical machinery. ( read original story ...)
Reuters Tankan indicates business confidence in Japanese economy is improving
Confidence at big Japanese companies rebounded to a three-month high in March, and the service-sector mood rose to a seven-month high, a Reuters poll showed, in a sign businesses are growing more ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms expect BOJ to increase rates towards 0.25% this year: Reuters Poll
The majority of Japanese firms expect the central bank to lift interest rates further this year, with many looking to front-load capital spending before lending costs rise, a Reuters survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
M5.3 earthquake hits Tokyo, nearby areas
An earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 hit Tokyo and nearby areas on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the weather agency said. The quake struck around 9:08 a.m., with its ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘Shogun’ Pulled Off that Wild Episode 5 Earthquake
Shōgun Episode 5 “Broken to the Fist” features one of the show’s most jaw-dropping moments of horror yet. After Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) tires of listening to Mariko (Anna Sawai) and Blackthorne’s ... ( read original story ...)