Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has approved regulatory amendments necessary to allow for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Volunteers at Tokyo Olympics Strive to Tell Their Earthquake, Tsunami Stories
Atsushi Muramatsu’s handmade flyers are the size of a business card, written in several languages. “Welcome to Miyagi Stadium,” one reads. “The gymnasium next door was the largest morgue for tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
The secret life of sake, Japan’s national obsession
From boisterous bars in Tokyo to bucolic breweries in the hinterlands beyond the capital, sake is intertwined with this island country’s cultural and spiritual life. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Challenge in the Age of China-US Rivalry
Tokyo must find a way to synthesize national security and economic strategy amid increased competition between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games To Show The Importance Of Sports And Business On Disability
Whilst often considered problematic or “less than” in other areas of life, in the context of sport, an athlete’s disability is simply athletic prowess, and outstanding commitment and resilience to be ... ( read original story ...)
Out now: SportsPro Issue 114 – Tokyo 2020 and major events
Issue 114 of SportsPro magazine shines the spotlight on Tokyo 2020 and runs the rule over the business of staging major events in the post-Covid world — from heavyweight boxing bouts to Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer confidence hits 17-month high despite new COVID-19 curbs
TOKYO: Japan's consumer confidence hit a 17-month high in July, a government survey showed on Monday (Aug 2), returning to pre-coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks transparency on firms’ climate risk
But not all business leaders in Japan want it to become mandatory. Some say it would be a heavy burden on companies. Western countries have been leading the push for such disclosures. An ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest bank MUFG doubles quarterly profit as credit costs drop
Japan's largest lender by assets, on Monday reported that first-quarter net profit doubled year on year as credit-related costs dropped sharply. MUFG, which owns about 20% of Wall Street investment ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic volunteers strive to tell their earthquake stories
Atsushi Muramatsu's handmade flyers are the size of a business card, written in several languages. “Welcome to Miyagi Stadium," one reads. "The gymnasium next door was ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes near Matsue, Matsue Shi, Shimane, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Matsue, Matsue Shi, Shimane, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilien ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity growth picks up, costs rapidly rise -PMI
Japan's factory output growth picked up in July due to a stronger expansion of output and new orders, as manufacturers benefited from a continuing recovery of the coronavirus pandemic-hit global ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms worried about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
As the political turmoil in Myanmar continues six months after the military coup, Japanese companies, whether operating there or tapping the country for skilled or low-wage workers, are worrying about ... ( read original story ...)
Gold and green: Olympic basketball, NBA business intersect
Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum are going for gold, though they can’t forget about the green. Basketball and business are about to mix in a way players have never experienced. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s output, job availability jump but COVID curbs to slow growth
Japan's factory output jumped in June and job availability rose to the highest level in nearly a year, data showed, a sign robust overseas demand was offsetting the drag to consumption from the ... ( read original story ...)
Edmonton Japanese restaurant serves take-out with a side dish of love
Yokozuna's customers have received a variety of heartfelt messages written by the manager during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)