Ako Shimada, the general counsel for Ushio America and Ushio Europe Group, says there is a significant challenge to working out issues between Japanese and American executives. ( read original story ...)
Japan Society Business + Policy Forum Presents US – Japan Conference: Navigating Business, Economy, & Technology This May
Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Immediately following Prime Minister Kishida's official state visit to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rapidus plans to build 1.4-nm chip facility as race with TSM heats up: report
Japan's Rapidus is set to start construction on a second plant in Hokkaido in fiscal 2027, while the production of 1.4-nm chips is slated to begin as early as 2029. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business mood improves despite gloomy data
TOKYO (AP) — The mood among big Japanese corporations is unexpectedly upbeat despite recent data showing the recovery appears to be stalling. The Bank of Japan’s quarterly “tankan” business survey ... ( read original story ...)
Venture Global, Tokyo Gas sign 20-year LNG supply deal
Venture Global said on Tuesday it has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement, or SPA, with Japan's capital city gas supplier, Tokyo Gas , to supply it with 1 million metric tonnes per annum of ... ( read original story ...)
Two Earthquakes Strike Japan In Short Succession: What to Know
Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake strikes Kyushu region of western Japan
A strong earthquake has struck the Kyushu region of western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.7 quake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, and had an intensity of upper 5 on the ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits Kumamoto Pref. in southwest Japan; no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning wa ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu
The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 10.0 km, initially determined to be at 33.01 degrees north latitude and 131.01 degrees east ... ( read original story ...)
CDL sells 14 billion yen Osaka hotel to Blackstone-managed real estate funds
The proposed divestment aligns with the real estate company’s capital recycling and portfolio optimisation efforts Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
CDL sells Osaka hotel to Blackstone-managed real estate funds for $117 million
CDL divests its Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi to Blackstone-managed real estate funds for S$117 million, marking its fourth major capital recycling transaction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Centara Expands Footprint in Japan with the Signing of Centara Life Osaka
Second property in Japan strengthens Taisei Corporation partnership, expands lifestyle portfolio in popular destination Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of Centara Life Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
When are we due for a giant earthquake? Scientists weigh in
Their whole life, producer Hannah Chinn has known about the Big One: a massive earthquake forecasted to hit the West Coast. Scientists say it’ll destroy buildings, collapse bridges, flood coastal ... ( read original story ...)
Expert: Impact on business of Japan-China rift likely to persist
An expert on Japanese business in China says the commercial impact of the current Japan-China row may persist for some time. He says concerted efforts to promote exchange are needed to improve the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi says Trump called after speaking with Xi Jinping
Prime minister says leaders discussed Indo-Pacific ‘challenges’ amid tensions over Taiwan between Tokyo and Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine
Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)