Japanese whisky being made in Japan is a great idea. But for some it’s beside the point. What is Japanese whisky? Despite its meteoric rise on the global connoisseur market, until this week that ... ( read original story ...)
Satellite broadcasting business discussed during scandalous dinner involving Japan PM’s son
The satellite broadcasting business was a topic of conversation during a controversial dinner meeting involving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s eldest son, who works for a broadcasting-related company ... ( read original story ...)
First non-Japanese CEO of Takeda has set out 2 objectives: to be an R&D-driven firm and to build global scale
The 240-year old biopharma company reinforced its global ambition in 2019 with the $62 billion acquisition of pharma firm Shire ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prime minister’s son under scrutiny for dinners with officials
The eldest son of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is in the spotlight after a local press report alleged Seigo Suga discussed satellite broadcasting during dinners with government officials. ( read original story ...)
Osaka ends Williams’ record bid
Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equaling 24 th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on Thursday, humbling the American great (6-3, 6-4) to reach her second Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 57 km south of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Hirara, Miyakojima Shi, Okinawa, Japan, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.1 just reported 39 km southeast of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Shizunai-furukawachō, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key ... ( read original story ...)
Light magnitude 4.1 earthquake at 70 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
“Aman Residences, Tokyo” and New “Janu Tokyo” Hotel Brand Highlight Toranomon-Azabudai Urban Redevelopment Project
Aman Residences, Tokyo” and New “Janu Tokyo” Hotel Brand Highlight Toranomon-Azabudai Urban Redevelopment Project. Mori Building and Aman Resorts conclude partnership for ... ( read original story ...)
Major Earthquake Rocks Japanese Region Hit by Nuclear Disaster 10 Years Ago
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, on Saturday, causing several injuries and leading to widespread power outages in the region. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to Pick Female as Chief After Scandal: NHK
The Tokyo Olympics Organizing Committee looks to pick Seiko Hashimoto as its new president, according to NHK. She would replace Yoshiro Mori who was forced to resign after saying women talk too much ... ( read original story ...)
Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business
Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, 'Parkopedia Japan Limited' based in Tokyo- Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto to accept role as head of Tokyo 2020, report says
Born days before Japan hosted the 1964 summer Games, Hashimoto took part in four Winter Olympics as a speed skater and three Summer Olympics as a cyclist. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc Shun Blanket Wage Hikes Amid Coronavirus Pain: Reuters Poll
Nearly three quarters of Japanese firms have no plan to offer blanket base pay hikes at this year's "shunto" labour talks, with two thirds keeping wages flat or cutting them as the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota suspends output on 14 lines at 9 Japan plants after earthquake
Japan for several days because of supply disruptions from an earthquake that rattled the country's northeast Feb. 13. The world's biggest auto maker said the interruption is caused by suppliers ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate 4.2 quake hits near Toyota, Toyota-shi, Aichi, Japan
the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.2 quake in Japan near Toyota, Toyota-shi, Aichi, only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Thursday 18 ... ( read original story ...)