Foreigners pulled out of Japanese stocks for a sixth successive week through Sept. 21, due to lingering concerns over a stronger yen and increased caution ahead of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses hope for sustained economic growth under new PM
Japan's business leaders on Friday expressed hope that Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will accelerate the country's economic growth amid signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Reactions to Shigeru Ishiba’s selection as Japan’s next PM
Following are reactions to Shigeru Ishiba's election as leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, setting him up to take over as prime minister next week: TAKESHI NIINAMI, CEO, SUNTORY, CHAIRMAN, ... ( read original story ...)
The hit zombie action comic achieving 8.5 million downloads in Japan, “In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in …
In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in English exclusively on MangaPlaza! ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new prime minister could try to shake up the country’s military pact with the US
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, wants the have a more equal partnership with the US. He will be elected prime minister of Japan next week. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools as Government Resumes Energy Subsidies
Consumer inflation in Tokyo eased this month after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reinstated energy subsidies to help households cope with one of the hottest summers on record. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron prepares India expansion as PM Modi lures chipmakers
India is amping up efforts to attract international electronics companies and chipmakers to set up facilities within its borders, under a plan by the Narendra Modi administration to close the tech gap ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hotly-contested leadership election
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose its new leader on Friday, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he’s stepping down. But what do we know about those vying ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Off Japan Coast Triggers Tsunami Advisory
The earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island, which is uninhabited, at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Kushiro province in Japan’s Hokkaido sees 5.7-magnitude earthquake
On Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck off the coast of Kushiro, l ... ( read original story ...)
Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan welcome foreign bid, hoping for change
As much as Jun Nagao doesn't like the idea of foreigners scooping up Japanese companies, the former 7-Eleven franchise owner thinks a takeover would bring welcome change to the retail giant where he ... ( read original story ...)
Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan fed up with strategy, welcome foreign bid
TOKYO (Reuters) - As much as Jun Nagao doesn't like the idea of foreigners scooping up Japanese companies, the former 7-Eleven franchise owner thinks a takeover would bring welcome change to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Motorcycle Retailer Just Got Bought By Bain Capital, Oh Great
Let's say it's your dream to start a motorcycle shop, and through a lot of hard work and determination, you're able to pull it off. That's how the company now known as Red Baron Group first started in ... ( read original story ...)
Ninth body recovered in flood-hit Japan region
Rescuers on Wednesday recovered the body of a ninth victim of severe floods which battered parts of central Japan last week, local media said.Japan is prone to natural disasters and routinely faces serious flooding and landslide damages. ( read original story ...)
How would California’s skyscrapers survive a huge earthquake? L.A. County is about to find out
The Gas Company Tower, one of Los Angeles' tallest skyscrapers, may get a new lease on life if a sale goes through. But officials want to make sure it's seismically safe. ( read original story ...)
Sidec handpicked these 9 M’sian startups to pitch to the Tokyo govt. Here’s what they learnt.
Sidec brought Malaysian startups to Japan to pitch to investors in Tokyo. Here are their biggest lessons and advice. ( read original story ...)