Nabana No Sato 2018: Japan’s wildest light display is back

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 ...)

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 ...)

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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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)