The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to expand in July, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Luxe Sake Brand Dassai Looks Outside Japan for Post-Covid Growth
Kazuhiro Sakurai admits his project of building a New York for Dassai, arguably Japan’s most famous sake brand, wasn’t the best timed or most meticulously planned. But even after running nearly three ... ( read original story ...)
Why A Tokyo Tea Room Will Let You Drink Out Of A $25,000 Bowl
From the Nippori train station in Tokyo's Yanaka district, you can take a brief walk to Gallery Okubo to experience a modernized Japanese tea ceremony. But what makes this tea house unique is the ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what Wall Street expects from Osaka Gas’s earnings
Osaka Gas releases figures for Q1 on August 1.Wall Street analysts are expecting earnings per share of ¥54.50.Track Osaka Gas stock price in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 ex-board member got more payments from Olympic sponsor, Japanese media report
A company run by a former Tokyo Olympic organiser received more than $1 million from Games sponsor AOKI Holdings Inc , on top of payments from the suit retailer being investigated by Tokyo prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 ex-board member got more payments from Olympic sponsor – media
A company run by a former Tokyo Olympic organiser received more than $1 million from Games sponsor AOKI Holdings Inc , on top of payments from the suit retailer being investigated by Tokyo prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
Sony trims profit forecast after games business falters
Sony Group Corp trimmed its profit forecast on Friday after a weak first quarter for its PlayStation business, which it blamed on waning consumer interest due to a lack of new games and an easing of ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan chefs group to open Japanese cuisine theme park in China
A group formed by top Japanese chefs will open a theme park in China as part of efforts to further popularize Japanese food culture in the world's second-largest economy. Chefoodo said in a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Emergence of frozen food vending machines across Japan brings hope for shrinking market
Vending machines selling a variety of frozen meals, including ramen noodles, seafood bowls, broiled eel and cakes, have recently been on th ... ( read original story ...)
Folk displaced by earthquake hit 33,000; injured at 320
The number of families or individuals affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit northern Luzon on Wednesday continued to pile up way beyond the initial figures on ... ( read original story ...)
Different From What I Imagined! What Did Foreigners Find Surprising at “All-you-can-eat” Restaurants in Japan?
All-you-can-eat ('tabehoudai') buffets offer a wide variety of food from sushi to desserts. While the buffet style is prevalent in other countries as well, it is one of Japan's characteristics that ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies join hands to research the potential of swappable battery tech for CVs
The partnership is working to address one of the principal challenges presented by commercial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) of recharging which takes longer than the refuelling time for ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases explode again in Japan, South Korea
The claims that the COVID-19 pandemic is over are lies to keep the economy open and profits flowing into the pockets of big business. ( read original story ...)
Japan provides emergency relief for northern Luzon
The Japanese government is providing emergency supplies to support Manila's response efforts after the magnitude 7 earthquake that devastated northern Luzon this week.The donation, to be coursed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide emergency relief aid to quake-hit areas in Northern Luzon
The government of Japan will provide emergency relief goods to help affected areas following the magnitude 7 earthquake in Northern Luzon, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional crafts are struggling to survive the country’s population decline
The city of Kanazawa produces most of Japan's fine gold leaf, but there aren't enough young people to take over the craft. The same situation is playing out for small family businesses across Japan. ( read original story ...)