Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid. ( read original story ...)
Resident shares 3.11 tsunami image to keep memory alive
As the massive tsunami surged over a 6.4-meter seawall, it swallowed the town below. Along the railway embankment, people scrambled for their lives. ( read original story ...)
Japan top court upholds acquittal of ex-TEPCO executives on criminal negligence
Japan's Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that found former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company not guilty of professional negligence resulting in death and injury following the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i names new CEO, announces restructuring
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, announced a change of CEO and plans to restructure its business in the face of a $47 billion foreign takeover bid. ( read original story ...)
Former Fukushima plant worker continues caring for pets left behind
The 62-year-old was driven by a sense of responsibility for the pets being abandoned as “it came about because of the meltdown at our plant.” ... ( read original story ...)
Hillhouse Investment looking to invest up to $2 billion annually in Japan
Hillhouse Investment is looking to invest $1 billion to $2 billion annually in Japan and roughly double its headcount in the East Asian country, an executive at the firm told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
How to Start a Business in Japan On a Work Visa
Want to know how to start a business in Japan while working a full-time job? First, you’ll need to secure the right visa (especially if you plan on hiring employees and scaling your business). In most ... ( read original story ...)
Solar Heat May Impact Earth’s Seismic Activity, Making Earthquake Predictions Easier
Researchers have found a link between the sun's heat and Earth's seismic activity. Learn more about how this discovery could improve earthquake predictions. ( read original story ...)
The Fukushima Disaster—Japan’s Nuclear Nightmare
A massive earthquake shook Japan, but the real nightmare was just beginning. At Fukushima, a disaster was unfolding that would change history. ( read original story ...)
Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat
Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers shift production or supply chains in efforts to fend off an evolving threat of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s services sector grows at fastest pace in six months, driven by strong demand
The Au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised higher to 53.7 in February 2025, up from a preliminary reading of 53.1 and January’s 53.0, indicating the highest level since last August, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to triple domestic cybersecurity industry sales in next decade
Japan has set a goal of more than tripling its domestic cybersecurity industry sales in the next decade, from the current ¥900 billion ($6 billion) to ¥3 trillion. ( read original story ...)
Rain, snow offer hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years
Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. More wet weather was forecast through Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Court rejects suit requesting halt of western Japan nuclear reactor
A Japanese court on Wednesday rejected a request to halt the operation of a nuclear reactor run by Shikoku Electric Power Co. in western Japan. In the lawsuit at the Hiroshima District Court, ... ( read original story ...)
Non-gaming to support MGM Osaka could take Yumeshima leisure investment to more than US$15 billion: report
Non-gaming leisure and entertainment facilities to be built near the under-development MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR) with casino on Yumeshima island, Osaka, could involve investment of as much as ... ( read original story ...)