Useful for pretty much all your fire-based needs, these matchbooks were once a great way for companies to add a little subtle advertising into your life. ▼ They were also great plot devices in movies ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses see signs of Japanese tourism slowly returning
A big missing piece of the tourism puzzle is showing signs of a comeback, travel to and from Japan will be ramping up, and local business owners said they are starting to notice benefits from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches preprint server — but will scientists use it?
Japan has become the latest country to open an online preprint repository, in a bid to boost international exposure to the country’s research. But so far, researchers haven’t rushed to post on Jxiv — ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda: Japan absolutely not in situation that warrants tightening monetary policy
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda explicitly dismisses expectations of monetary policy tightening in the coming months. Key quotes. Japan is absolutely not in situation ... ( read original story ...)
The Singaporean who revamped a Japanese robatayaki restaurant to make you feel at home
Akashi Group’s second-generation owner Javier Goh talks to CNA Luxury about transforming the 14-year-old Akanoya Robatayaki with a new bar and private dining rooms to draw a younger, corporate crowd. ( read original story ...)
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Japan shuts down after 138 years
After filing for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, Japan's oldest existing Chinese restaurant, Heichinrou, is shutting down after 138 years of business. The restaurant, located in Yokohama Chinatown, ... ( read original story ...)
45 Japanese travel companies earned 20% more domestic travel sales in March 2022 than March 2019
Sales of 45 major travel companies increased by 106.7% year on year to 323.6 billion JPY in total in March 2022, and sales in domestic travel were up 22.6% even compared to March 2019. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade watchdog approves business improvement plan by Expedia-linked firm
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) on June 2 approved a business improvement plan submitted by a company linked to American online bookin ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake hits 142 km WNW of Naha, Japan — USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 142 km WNW of Naha, Japan at 07:03:35 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake hits Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 142 km WNW of Naha, Japan at 07:03:35 GMT on Friday, the US Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
Japan-developed therapy robots donated in Poland
Therapy robots developed by a Japanese research institute have been donated to medical facilities in Poland that are caring for Ukrainian evacuees. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unlikely Rise to Luxury Car Dominance in the U.S.
Car buyers once balked at paying $40,000 for a Japanese vehicle. Now the country’s cars are at the forefront of consumer trends. ( read original story ...)
A force for global good: Tokyo Quad Summit shows the grouping is moving in right direction
Quad Summit comes as a huge shot in the arm to the four-nation partnership. The agenda as delineated by the countries is bold and impressive. The challenge would now be to ensure that it is implemente ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Adachi: Japan is still half-way to achieving the central bank’s price target
Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Seiji Adachi said in a statement on Thursday, “Japan is still halfway to achieving BOJ's price target.” Additional quotes. See a bigger chance ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday credit card spending in Japan back to pre-pandemic levels
Some sectors still faced a tough business environment, however. Spending tumbled 74.4 percent at karaoke parlors and declined 45.6 percent at Japanese-style pubs. JCB and Nowcast say consumption ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: What are ocean trench megaquakes predicted off Japan’s Pacific coast?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common question readers may have about possible ocean trench megaquakes that could cause large tsunami along Japan's ... ( read original story ...)