The PE market in Japan has seen an upward trend since 2020, with a surge in foreign investment especially from US. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the value of announced and completed PE ... ( read original story ...)
GPS satellites may be able to detect earthquakes before they happen
But existing equipment would need to be some 50 times more sensitive in order to detect a precursor to an earthquake. ( read original story ...)
The New Business Traveler: Mister Green’s Ariel Stark-Benz Will Never Tire of Tokyo Work Trips
His most recent trip hit differently, though. In April 2023, Stark-Benz headed to Tokyo to open a new Mister Green Life Store in partnership with the eyewear brand, AKILA. Here, he shares with Condé ... ( read original story ...)
Your car fleet is none of your business, but it is for this Japanese-led firm
For many small entrepreneurs, owning a vehicle is a necessity—for procurement, delivery and on the side, even household errands. But for some large companies in need of hundreds of cars for ... ( read original story ...)
Americans are moving to Japan for its safety and affordability
Japan isn't a top destination for American expats, but it's a go-to for those seeking quality of life. Four relocators share their experiences. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc seen struggling to boost female executive ranks – Reuters poll
An overwhelming majority of Japanese firms think it would be difficult or impossible to fill at least 30% of executive positions with women by 2030, a Reuters poll showed. The results underscore the ... ( read original story ...)
Oarfish Earthquake
Sightings of the rare oarfish in Japan have raised fear and speculation amongst the people of an incoming natural disaster, as the deep-water fish is believed to be a harbinger of earthquakes and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Companies Less Confident About Business Conditions – Reuters Tankan
Retailers and real estate firms logged big jumps in confidence but sentiment at information and communications companies - while still robust - dropped somewhat. "Business is good because sales remain ... ( read original story ...)
On Gulf tour, Japan’s PM secures energy ties as China’s influence grows
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s three-day trip that began Sunday to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar — its key energy suppliers — is seen as a crucial move to secure Japan’s energy ... ( read original story ...)
Divers Encounter Enormous ‘Earthquake Fish’ with Bite Marks
In Japanese mythology, oarfish are considered as harbingers of earthquakes and misfortune. This belief gained attention following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami when a number of these rarely ... ( read original story ...)
Rare deep sea ‘earthquake’ fish spotted by divers in shallow waters
A giant oarfish was spotted in shallow waters off the northeast coast of Taiwan. In Japanese legend the fish are said to beach themselves ahead of earthquakes or tsunamis, however scientists dispute ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific
Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Today, we look at what's to become of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers cry out for a raise after decades of stagnant pay
“The core of a virtuous economic cycle lies in wage growth,” he said during a meeting with business groups in January. “I’m calling for pay rises that beat inflation and the government will back such ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seafood businesses prepares for Japanese import ban due to nuclear wastewater pollution
Hong Kong's government said the city plans on banning imports of Japanese aquatic products due to pollution caused by the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water
As Tokyo plans to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants and seafood suppliers are bracing for a slump in business under a potential ban by Hong Kong o ... ( read original story ...)
UN approves Japan to release radioactive Fukushima water in sea
The Japanese government’s decision to release treated radioactive water into the ocean marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to decommission the Fukushima nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)