* Big manufacturers' sentiment index plus 12 vs f'cast +14 * Service-sector sentiment plus 21 vs f'cast +22 - BOJ tankan * Manufacturers' confidence seen worsening three months ahead * Big firms ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-Japan’s business confidence hits 2-year low as trade war stings
* Big manufacturers' sentiment index plus 12 vs f'cast +14 * Service-sector sentiment plus 21 vs f'cast +22 - BOJ tankan * Manufacturers' confidence seen worsening three months ahead * Big firms ... ( read original story ...)
The Okura Tokyo Starts Taking Reservations
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 1, 2019--Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. today announced that The Okura Tokyo, due to open on September 12 2019, has started accepting advance reservations for accommodation and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business confidence hits two-year low as trade war stings
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s business mood slumped to a two-year low in the March quarter, a central bank survey showed, underscoring concerns that Sino-U.S. trade tensions and softening global demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood hits two-year low as trade war stings
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese business confidence worsened to a two-year low in the March quarter, a central bank survey showed, underscoring concerns that Sino-U.S. trade tensions and softening global ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia opens Osaka route
Dexter Comendador, the president of AirAsia Philippines, said his group is confident its new Manila-Osaka route will spur tourist arrivals to Manila from Osaka, helping the government achieve its ... ( read original story ...)
Defining the Heisei Era: Japan deals with death, disasters and a feeling of insecurity
Hauntings have been reported at homes and workplaces, in ruined towns and on beaches devastated by giant tsunami that crashed into hundreds of kilometers of Japan’s northeastern coast on March 11, ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia to fly Manila-Osaka route starting July 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Budget airline AirAsia announced it will operate flights between Manila and Osaka, Japan for the first time in July 2019. In a statement, AirAsia said its daily services for the ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4 mag was detected near Mutsu in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4 (ml/mb) was detected on Sunday, 69 kilometers (43 miles) from Mutsu in Japan. Id of earthquake: us2000k7u0. Event ids that are associated: us2000k7u0. Global date ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near Namie in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has struck on Friday, 247 km ESE of Namie, Japan (153 miles). All ids that are associated to the event: us2000k74t. Unique identifier: us2000k74t. The temblor ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating ‘Platinum Week’ in Japan
Although larger retailers operate during their normal business hours over Golden Week, many smaller shops and restaurants close or operate on reduced hours for the holidays. For those interested in ... ( read original story ...)
8 Best Places to Stay in Osaka
The Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka is located near the Namba business district and offers great access to the cultural and historic center of Kansai. The Franser offers 24/7 reception and security, ... ( read original story ...)
Eat Your Way Through Tokyo With This Walking Food Tour
Because of a WWII-earthquake-fire trifecta, much of Tokyo was rebuilt in a short span of time. Local business owners realized the space under the train tracks provided a sturdy shelter. This ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Japan Cruises
Traditionally, Osaka's reputation is built around its importance as a business, economic and trade centre for Japan. While initially industrial, tourism is beginning to pick up on Osaka's merits as an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan needs more foreign workers, Abe aide tells investors
Japan's shrinking and aging population is the biggest structural ... Inada has also called for more opportunities for women in politics and business, and has spoken out in support of acceptance of ... ( read original story ...)
Second Moderate Earthquake Strikes Takanabe, Japan in the Last 24 Hours
Japan has been hit with its second moderate earthquake in the last 24 hours. This most recent quake struck at 9:11 a.m. local time. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3 and hit just 30 miles from ... ( read original story ...)