Of 10 regions in the country, Hokkaido saw its diffusion index deteriorate for the first time in six months, while all others enjoyed better readings. ( read original story ...)
The 11 biggest Japanese trends in Tokyo in 2020
From low-alcohol drinks and vegan food to glamping and hip dining halls, here’s what we’ve loved in the city this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Richest Person Sees Wealth Cross $41 Billion As Fashion Sales Rebound In Japan And China
Tadashi Yanai's fortune touched a peak of $41.6 billion this week, spurred by a shopping frenzy for Uniqlo’s pandemic-friendly clothes from masks to tracksuits. ( read original story ...)
Philippines a preferred site for Japanese manufacturers, trade chief says
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez seeks stronger ties between the Philippines and Japan to take advantage of the latter’s interest in manufacturing investments. ( read original story ...)
LADWP replacing critical areas along its 7,000 miles of water pipeline with earthquake resilient ones
LADWP is replacing critical areas along its 7,000 miles of water pipeline with earthquake resilient ones ones to help keep the water flowing after a big one hits. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher after range-bound trading
Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher Thursday after another session spent in a narrow trading range. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchang ... ( read original story ...)
Battered but unbowed by COVID-19, Tokyo’s gay district forges stronger ties
When Toshitsune Tamashiro was young and closeted in 1980s Japan, Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district was a haven. Now he runs a bar ... ( read original story ...)
12 PH professionals to study disaster preparedness in Japan
Twelve young Filipino professionals will be chosen to study disaster preparedness and management in Japan under the Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) for Young Leaders in 2021, the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo Osaka Cement formulates 2050 carbon neutral goals and policies
Japan: Sumitomo Osaka Cement has formulated a set of medium-term goals and long-term policies in order to enable it to achieve carbon ... ( read original story ...)
LADWP replacing 7,000 miles of water pipes with earthquake resilient ones
LADWP is replacing thousands of miles of aging water pipes with earthquake resilient ones to help keep the water flowing after a big one hits. ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Shop Is 1,020 Years Old. It Knows a Bit About Surviving Crises.
A mochi seller in Kyoto, and many of Japan’s other centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition and stability over profit and growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT weighs up to $19 billion bond offering for Docomo acquisition
Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) is considering bond offerings of up to $19 billion in Japan and overseas to refinance loans for the $40 billion acquisition of its wireless carrier ... ( read original story ...)
A Meteor Resembling A ‘Fireball’ Was Captured On Camera In Japan & It Looked Dazzling
The fireball looked like an unusual bright shooting star although local media said it was believed to be a bolide, a very bright meteor that explodes in the Earth’s atmosphere. "We believe the last ... ( read original story ...)
LA DWP replacing 7000 miles of water pipes in Los Angeles with earthquake resilient pipes; water will keep flowing after the shaking stops
Local utilities are looking for new ways to make Southern California earthquake safe. LA DWP is replacing thousands of miles of aging water pipes! with quake resilient pipes to help keep the water ... ( read original story ...)
How to pretend you are in Tokyo
Perhaps, just for a night, these recommendations might even make you feel like you are there. ( read original story ...)
JP Morgan Asset Sees Opportunities in Japan Telecom Sector
JP Morgan Asset Management’s outperforming Japan equity fund sees growth opportunities in the information and communications sector as the country lags in adopting key tools like e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)