If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Haruyuki Takahashi, a former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive at the heart of a ... ( read original story ...)
Queensland mining tax hike sent ‘shockwaves through Tokyo,’ says Japanese Ambassador
The Japanese Ambassador to Australia has hit out at Queensland’s controversial coal royalty tax, saying it has “damaged trust” and risks future investments. The Queensland state government has ... ( read original story ...)
Koreans massacred in wake of 1923 earthquake commemorated in Tokyo
Some 300 people attended a memorial event to commemorate the Korean residents massacred in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, held ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s next healthcare venture may be in Japan
Amazon Japan declined to comment to Nikkei. People in Japan will be able to order prescriptions online after online doctor visits for the first time next year. Major pharmacies and other Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa ex-senior officials arrested in Tokyo Games bribery scandal
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested two former senior officials of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa on suspicion of bribing a former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Near-flat After Quiet Trade
Tokyo stocks ended nearly flat on Tuesday after a subdued trading session that saw few fresh market-moving events after a holiday for US bourses. ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Sep 5: Deadly quake hits Sichuan province; Typhoon Hinnamnor approaches South Korea, Japan; Liz Truss to be new British PM
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Strong earthquake in China's Sichuan province kills 21 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday (Se ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to take steps to restrict city gas use, ensure emergency supply
Amazon eyes entering Japan prescription drug market - Nikkei, article with image Business · September 5, 2022 · 9:44 AM UTC Amazon.com Inc is considering entering the prescription drug sales market in ... ( read original story ...)
Yen’s weakness driven by speculative moves, says Japan business lobby head
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki had warned after the yen's slide to its low on Friday that Tokyo will take "appropriate" action ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese developers are key players in Indonesia’s residential market
Foreign investors are drawn to the business opportunities available in Indonesia because ... Of all these units, almost 90% are developed by local developers, 5% by Japanese developers, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Vegan Consulting Japan to Launch Country’s First Vegan Business Meetup
Kondo and McKechnie were inspired to create the event after noticing the lack of vertical connections between the vegan business community in Japan. They also found that those int ... ( read original story ...)
10 Years After The Nicoya Earthquake, The Fault Has Coupled And Is Preparing For A Next Earthquake
The specialist estimates that the next telluric movement could be similar to that of 2012.“With the earthquake rupture process, the fault ruptures. After the event (the fault) it enters a recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Flying car company from Japan sets up Beaufort office. Will others ‘land’ in the Lowcountry?
The city and economic development groups roll out the red carpet for companies they hope will set up shop in Beaufort County. ( read original story ...)
The weaker yen ‘naturally helps defend’ margins for Japan’s automakers: CLSA
Christopher Richter of the investment company says Japanese automakers tend to post higher profits when the yen is weak and such companies will have flexibility when it comes to pricing strategies. ( read original story ...)
Fact Check: This video from Japan shows horrific 2011 tsunami, not recent floods in Pakistan
Social media is full of videos and photos of the destructive deluge in Pakistan. One such video supposedly from Karachi shows vehicles on the road being washed away by rushing water. But is this video ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.04 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.04 percent at 27,650.84 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.31 percent at 1,929.49. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and ... ( read original story ...)