A major Japanese steel-maker is calling for a quicker restart of nuclear reactors that were idled after the Fukushima disaster more than a decade ago as it grapples with soaring energy costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mercari to establish a Centre of Excellence in India
Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, which is expected to leverage Mercari’s network between Japan and India to support international breakthroughs. The centre which will be fully operational in June ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Takes Control of Her Business Interests Off the Tennis Court
which will manage Osaka’s business interests and potentially those of other clients the agency may sign. News of Osaka’s decision to start Evolve was first reported by Sportico. A four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
‘When will this weak yen stop?’ Japanese expats, gov’t workers abroad in a pinch
The yen's rapid depreciation has been dealing a serious blow to the livelihoods of Japanese business expatriates and officials at Japanese di ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to launch her own sports agency in latest barrier-breaking move
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is taking a page out of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' book and Osaka left her previous agency, IMG, with the intention of starting her own agency, called EVOLVE, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka leaves IMG, will launch her own sports agency
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is making a big life change off the court. According to Sportico, Osaka is leaving Endeavor-owned IMG to start her own sports agency, which will be called Evolve. "I've spent ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Leaves IMG to Launch Evolve Agency with Agent Duguid
Kevin Durant and Rich Kleinman founded Thirty Five Ventures in 2016 to operate the business of the four-time scoring champion. Story continues But Osaka is the first female athlete at that level to ... ( read original story ...)
What Wall Street expects from Tokyo Tatemono’s earnings
On May 12, Tokyo Tatemono will release figures for Q1. Wall Street analysts expect Tokyo Tatemono will report earnings per share of ¥56.69. Go here to watch Tokyo Tatemono stock price in real ... ( read original story ...)
Gakken sets the pace in education, welfare for Japan’s future
When Hiroaki Miyahara was managing the Kobe branch of Gakken Classroom (a division of education and welfare services provider Gakken Holdings), in January 1995, he learned a valuable lesson that has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo is about to announce its earnings — here’s what to expect
On May 11, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo will be reporting earnings Q1. Analysts predict Tokyo Ohka Kogyo will report earnings per share of ¥111.46. Go here to watch Tokyo Ohka Kogyo stock price in real-time ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Payments Firm Opn Becomes Japan’s Newest Unicorn After Raising $120 Million
making it one of the few unicorns to emerge from Japan. The company says it will use the funds to scale up its business and expand to new countries. “We are extremely excited and proud to bring on ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan Will Eventually Cease To Exist’, Elon Musk’s Sordid Tweet On Japan’s Declining Population Sparks Online Debate
Elon Musk’s latest tweet on the Japanese have stirred a debate among twitteratis. Replying to a post forwarded by an account Whole Mars Catalogue, Musk remarked that Japan will cease to exist and it ... ( read original story ...)
60-meter-long spiral slide opens at Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
The new attraction, named Tower Slider, takes people from the third floor of the observation tower at 22 meters above ground to the first basement floor. ( read original story ...)
Japan to slowly phase out Russian oil imports but keep interests in projects
Japan will slowly phase out oil imports from Russia while maintaining its interests in oil and gas projects in the Russian Far East, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday. Kishida made the remarks ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake shook seas between eastern Taiwan and southwestern Japan on Monday, but authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami. Light shaking was felt in Taipei, ... ( read original story ...)
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported
Buildings shook briefly in Taipei on Monday as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's eastern coast, but there were no immediate reports of damage. ( read original story ...)