It's highlighting Kumamoto, one of Japan's earthquake-shaken prefectures. This is the first time it's done so. "We've been showing the beauty of nature throughout the world," says Yasuyo Otani, Nagashima Resort's spokesperson. "We've introduced Mount Fuji ... ( read original story ...)
Visit to Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka – Japan Forum
To Whom It May Concern, I will be travelling to Japan in Feb/March 2018 for business and leisure with my mum ... Day 12 (7/3/2018) Kyoto - Osaka (7 Days JR Pass-Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari); Osaka sightseeing (Osaka 2Days Amazing Pass) Day 13 (8/3/2018 ... ( read original story ...)
A leisurely tour of the ancient capital of Nara and bustling center of commerce Osaka [PR]
Eat a late breakfast and then set out to see the sights of Osaka. Since the 17th century, Osaka has thrived as a hub of trading and business. Today, Osaka is the biggest city in western Japan, with direct flights from all over the world to Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
SF Express launches Nanjing-Osaka freighter
SF Express International business unit chief executive David William Adams said: "The opening of Nanjing-Osaka air cargo route further enriches our international air express transportation network. "With the solid foundation of our air, ground, and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka House
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Japan floats business aid idea for China’s Belt and Road plan
TOKYO -- The Japanese government hopes to warm chilly relations with China by offering to help with Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, an effort to forge stronger economic links between it and countries to the west, extending as far as Europe. Under the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Asia’s Developing Markets Are Gaining More Business Confidence Than Tokyo Or Seoul
Economic powerhouses Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo are renowned for their well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly government policy. However, new research commissioned from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) by Telstra highlights ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Station reveals its 10 top-selling sweets for 2017
As 2017 begins to draw to a close, it’s time to look back at the year that was, and for Tokyo Station it was a year filled with glorious sweets. Japan’s “omiyage” souvenir culture is big business in Japan, thanks to the custom of bringing back ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s new rental office supply seen tripling in 2018
TOKYO -- With a string of new large office building projects slated for completion, three times as much new office space is expected to hit the market in central Tokyo next year, possibly causing the office vacancy rate to stop falling for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 3 Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Spelt Chūō, this central district of Tokyo is a thriving business area yet there’s plenty to entice visitors. Our first stop, Hama-Rikyu Gardens at 1-1 Hamarikyu-teien, are a real oasis of calm in the heart of Tokyo. Originally a hunting ground and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factories, retailers rev up, central bankers flag stimulus reduction
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s factories and retailers posted better-than-expected growth in activity in November, while minutes from the central bank’s last policy meeting showed board members raising the prospect of reducing stimulus. The firm data and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Century venturing into e-cash trade in Indonesia
TOKYO -- Tokyo Century is getting into the electronic money business in Indonesia through a partnership with a local conglomerate, with an eye toward developing a payment and lending business for a vast country where most people do not have bank accounts. ( read original story ...)
I stumbled across a critical gadget while visiting Japan — and now I would never consider returning without it
Internet is very important when English speakers travel to Japan because of the language barrier. International data plans can be prohibitively expensive. Most Airbnb listings in Japan include a "pocket Wi-Fi" device that provides unlimited data and can ... ( read original story ...)
Google is a vital source of revenue for some Japanese game makers — here’s why
Japan is the top market for mobile game revenue and its spoils ... from the Play Store — it lumps those revenues together with money from its swelling Cloud business and hardware sales. In Q3 of 2017, Alphabet's so-called "Other Google revenues" hit ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake forecasts are bogus
At least once a year, Japan’s government issues alarming but bogus earthquake forecasts (e.g.,”Hokkaido’s risk of M9 quake at 40 percent,” The Japan Times, Dec. 20) which are routinely and unquestioningly reported by the media. This must stop. ( read original story ...)
I will only ever travel to Japan using Airbnb for a very unusual reason
Internet is very important when English speakers travel to Japan because of the language barrier. International data plans can be prohibitively expensive. Most Airbnb listings in Japan include a "pocket Wi-Fi" device that provides unlimited data and can ... ( read original story ...)