Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke says it has begun a stalking horse sales process. The sales process allowed by parent company TS Investments Corp. has priced the beleaguered business at $77 million. A ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rise at Slower Pace, Pressuring Fragile Economic Recovery
In a sign of the economic fragility, a Reuters monthly poll showed last week that business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers sank to a seven-month low in September, with managers across a wide ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms turn to expansion mode after OK of CREATE MORE
Five Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations in the Philippines amid the government’s move to amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks surge as Asian traders cheer big US rate cut
Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted ... ( read original story ...)
USA to Japan: 7 most earthquake prone countries in the world
Earthquakes are one of nature's most powerful forces, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Certain countries are particularly susceptible due to their geographical locations along tectonic plate boundaries. ( read original story ...)
Challenging next phase of Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup begins with robot set to gather nuclear fuel debris
Highly radioactive fuel and other materials in the reactors melted when a massive earthquake and tsunami ... the three crippled reactors. Chief Japanese government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo surges on weak yen as Asian traders cheer big US rate cut
Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan walkie-talkie maker says investigating after Lebanon blasts
In the second wave of device explosions in as many days, 20 people died and more than 450 were wounded on Wednesday in Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon ... ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 31
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Dragon gang members arrested over Tokyo Apple Store ruckus
Seven people including members of "Chinese Dragon," a loosely organized quasi crime syndicate, were arrested on Sept. 17 on suspicion of caus・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
About a third of Japanese firms are truly disclosing business plans as directed by Tokyo bourse: Nippon Life Insurance
LESS than a third of domestic companies that have complied with the directive from the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) to disclose their business improvement plans have actually provided detailed ... ( read original story ...)
Less than a third of Japanese firms are truly disclosing business plans as directed by Tokyo bourse: Nippon Life Insurance
LESS than a third of domestic companies that have complied with the directive from the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) to disclose their business improvement plans have actually provided detailed ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas seeks to take over Tokyo Haneda slots being handed back by Virgin Australia
Qantas wants the valuable Tokyo Haneda Airport slots being handed back by Virgin Australia which experienced poor demand for its flights from Cairns. Virgin announced in July it would withdraw from ... ( read original story ...)
7 quasi-gang members arrested for obstructing Apple store in Tokyo
They are believed to have been seeking to purchase many iPhone 15 handsets at the store in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward for resale. ( read original story ...)
DLA brings back former practice head to co-chair Tokyo employment group
Lawrence Carter, who retired in 2022 as the head of DLA Piper’s employment practice in Tokyo, has rejoined the firm to co-chair the same practice group. ( read original story ...)
Japan briefs international community on release of treated water
The briefing was conducted on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual general conference in Vienna. ( read original story ...)