Japan's vaccine minister Taro Kono, running to replace Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, crossed wires via Reuters, while saying, “Japan must take steps to fill a 22-trillion-yen ($200 billion) output ... ( read original story ...)
Top Online Brokerage Takes On Japan Megabanks With Surprise Bid
A billion-dollar unsolicited bid for an underperforming lender is Yoshitaka Kitao’s boldest move yet to build a fourth megabank in Japan.The aggressive offer by SBI Holdings Inc.’s maverick chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues alert after volcano erupts
Japan issued an alert on Friday (Sept 17) after a volcano in the southwest of the country erupted, jettisoning large rocks hundreds of metres away from the crater, Kyodo news agency reported.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
With Japan Embracing Diversity in the Wake of a Successful Paralympic Games, JNTO Introduces the Country’s “Accessible Tourism” Initiatives
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is continuing to promote accessible tourism across Japan, aiming to help realize a symbiotic society and ma ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese-brand Automakers are Investing in the Future of the American Workforce
Today, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association U.S. office (JAMA USA) released its annual contributions update entitled, “Investing in the Futu ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap Flights from Okushiri (OIR) to Tokyo (NRT) from
Find cheap flights from Okushiri (OIR) to Tokyo (NRT) from only. With COVID-19 situation, few airlines are offering waiving change fees for new flight bookings. 🤩 Book flights now to enjoy up to 53% ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.2 quake rocks central Japan; no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan on Thursday evening, but there were no tsunami threats or abnormalities at nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
5.2-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 6:42 p.m. local time, with its ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake alert
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Sept. 16, 2021, 6:42 p.m. Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.3 Preliminary magnitude: 5.2 ... ( read original story ...)
From Midland to Japan: Rogers shining in new role
In a Japanese business world still largely dominated by men, Rogers earlier this year was elected president of the American C Commerce (ACCJ) in Japan, one of the most active and influential foreign ... ( read original story ...)
World Business Watch : Japan economy to recover in FY2022, shows Reuters poll
A majority of Japanese firms say the world's third-largest economy will recover to pre-pandemic levels in fiscal 2022. Watch this report for more details. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories ... ( read original story ...)
Announcing the Use of Gunze’s Meniscal Repair Biodegradable Scaffolds for a Clinical Trial to Improve the Outcome of Medial Meniscal Injury Patients at Osaka Medical and …
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gunze Limited (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Toshiyasu Saguchi) [TOKYO:3002] is pleased to announce the use of Gunze’s biodegradable scaffolds for a meniscal ... ( read original story ...)
Reuters Poll: Japan firms see economy recovering to pre-COVID level in FY2022
That said, the Japanese government anticipates the pre-covid GDP to return later in 2021. The Corporate Survey found a slim majority said the economy will return to pre-pandemic levels in fiscal 2022, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports extend double-digit gains for 6th straight month
Japan's exports extended double-digit gains in August, led by strong shipments of chip manufacturing equipment, though the pace of growth weakened mainly due to the deepening impact of a COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine Czar Kono Will Win Japan Leadership Race, Say Economists
Vaccine czar Taro Kono is seen winning elections this month to become Japan’s next prime minister, supporting more stimulus for the pandemic-hit economy and continuity in central bank policy at least ... ( read original story ...)
Time’s ‘Most Influential’ list includes Tim Cook, Elon Musk and Naomi Osaka
Time released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People featuring some of the world's top business leaders, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook. ( read original story ...)