A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth's mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms see more listing-related burdens as TSE, shareholder pressure mount, Reuters poll shows
Most Japanese companies feel burdens related to being listed have increased amid growing pressure from shareholders and regulators for better governance and capital strategies, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes scallop processing in Vietnam
In Vietnam, Japan hopes to select sites mainly from 19 facilities introduced by the US Embassy in Tokyo, with the aim of facilitating business negotiations between Japanese and Vietnamese companies. — ... ( read original story ...)
English-guided sumo shows hit big with visitors to Japan
In a dohyo ring, Jokoryu, a former komusubi, and Matsunoumi, previously a rikishi in the third-lowest “sandanme” division, prepared to square off to the delight of foreign and other visitors. ( read original story ...)
Greater Manchester strikes historic deal with Osaka on opening day of Japan mission
The agreement will see closer collaboration between Greater Manchester and Osaka to deliver on net zero targets, promote trade and investment, and boost innovation and education l ... ( read original story ...)
Taisho says $5bn management buyout will rev up business
The offer of JPY 8,620 ($58.56) per share offer is a 50% premium on Taisho’s average closing share price in the prior six months, valuing the company at around 710 billion yen (around $4.75 billion). ( read original story ...)
Suehiro Cafe facing eviction after more than 50 years in Little Tokyo: ‘Our heart and soul is there’
Little Tokyo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, but the number of legacy restaurants that have been there for more than 50 years is getting smaller. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten to raise up to $433 million with further sale of bank unit
Rakuten Group said on Wednesday it plans to sell a large stake in Rakuten Bank to overseas investors, its latest fundraising effort as the Japanese company grapples with heavy debt and losses at its ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set to rebound from Tuesday’s broad sell-off
Wednesday will see Australia release its third-quarter GDP numbers, while investors will also digest the Reuters Tankan survey for Japan in December, which showed improving business sentiment ... and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics sullied by bid-rigging, bribery trials more than 2 years after Games
The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics played out Tuesday in a Japanese courtroom — more than two years after the Games closed — with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies facing ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Map Time-Lapse Shows Stunning 24-Hour Surge in Seismic Activity
Color-coded to show the severity of each movement, earthquakes of varying magnitudes appear to bubble up from the surface of the globe as the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan felt the effects. The graphic was shared on social media site X, formerly Twitter ... ( read original story ...)
7.6 magnitude earthquake off Philippines prompts evacuations more than 1,000 miles away
In Japan, authorities issued evacuation orders affecting thousands of people. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. ( read original story ...)
Bowling alley operator to serve upscale Japanese cuisine in U.S.
OSAKA -- A Japan-based operator of bowling alleys and karaoke ... Round One has already been making inroads in the American market with its mainstay business. It now seeks to tap the popularity of ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Manchester strikes ‘historic’ deal with Osaka on first day of Japan mission
Greater Manchester has signed a landmark new partnership deal with Osaka on the first day of a mission to strengthen trade and cooperation links with Japan. The agreement will see closer collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Bid-rigging issue ain’t over for Tokyo 2020
TOKYO—The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics played out Tuesday in a Japanese courtroom—more than two years after the Games closed—with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan increasingly ‘out of sync’ with global market as people shun speaking English
The Netherlands and Singapore have topped an English proficiency survey by Swiss firm EF Education First, which ranked China 82nd and Japan 87th Even as Japan is 'rapidly globalising', many people are ... ( read original story ...)