A dynamic powerhouse in both innovation and commerce, Tokyo has, historically, been a magnet for ambition, adaptability and growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA to buy at least 77 aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer
Japan's ANA Holdings said on Tuesday it would spend about 2.1 trillion yen ($14 billion) to purchase at least 77 aircraft to replenish its fleet. ( read original story ...)
14 years later, fight to preserve ruins of 3/11 continues
Local governments hope to teach future generations about the destructive nature of the tsunami that followed the March 2011 quake, but the ruins are continuing to erode. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric Develops World’s First Technology that Provides Visualization of Operator Know-How from System Operation Logs
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the world’s first “Operation Log-driven Development Technology” fo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional brokers shift focus to inheritance business
Full-service securities companies in Japan with physical outlets are increasingly focusing on inheritance-related services. As the population ages, a growing number of individuals are concerned about ... ( read original story ...)
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In Bay Of Bengal Near Odisha’s Puri
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to NCS, the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Domino’s falls on France and Japan expansion
Domino’s has announced strong performances in Australia has been offset by challenges in Japan and France as the business falls to a net loss in the six-months until December 29. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to sell Eagle Ford shale gas interests in Texas for $130m
The project is a collaboration between three companies, with Lewis Energy Group serving as the operator, and TGER and BP Energy holding non-operating stakes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo fund buys China bonds for first time on Japanification bet
Our long-term view is that it’s inevitable for China to follow the path of Japan,” said Hikaru Tanaka, fund manager at Asset Management One. ( read original story ...)
The next big earthquake in Japan: Are you prepared?
Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the average year, Japanese people are shaken around 1,500 times. While most of these are minor shakes, experts say Japan is due for a ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima, reports JMA
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima on Friday, Xinhua reported, citing the country's weather agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mission ends China trip, upset by no show of leader
A group of Japanese business leaders on Friday concluded a six-day visit to China after inspecting companies in Changsha, Hunan Province, with some members expressing disappointment over not meeting a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Are Hating Inflation. But Stagflation Could Be Worse
And households are hating it. Part of the problem is that most of the inflation from which Japan is suffering comes from abroad. It wasn’t the BOJ’s ultraloose policies that defeated deflation — it ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys opens second store in Osaka to deepen market penetration
Hollys announced on the 18th that it is accelerating its entry into the Japanese market by opening its second store in the business hub of Osaka, 'Honmachi.' This new location comes about 10 months ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Narita vs. Haneda: Which airport should I fly into?
As one of the world's most populous cities, Tokyo has two major airports: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). Let's look at the pros and cons of each. ( read original story ...)
Team compares degree of housing damage resulting from great east Japan earthquake and all-cause mortality
Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a Japanese research team has investigated the ... ( read original story ...)