Undergoing a major revamp last year, what had been a showcase for consumer electronics such as TVs and washing machines had reinvented itself as a business-to-business exhibition ... system co-developed with Tokyo-based artificial intelligence startup ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF- Yutaka Shoji signs contract to take over business from EVOLUTION JAPAN for 1.15 bln yen
* Says it signed a contract to take over commodity futures trading business from a Tokyo-based firm EVOLUTION JAPAN for 1.15 billion yen ( read original story ...)
Little-known law in Japan tourists really need to know about
Last week, an Osaka tattooist was found guilty of breaking this rarely ... Mr Kuboki said he was worried about the impact the ruling would have on his business. Some other Japanese artists don’t have the same sympathy for Mr Masuda. ( read original story ...)
JR Pass for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka – Japan Forum
which cost 22,600 yen/23,000 yen for round trip to Kyoto/Osaka, as follows. You have to exchange your E-voucher to your Shinkansen tickets at JR Tokai's Office at Tokyo or Shinagawa Stations at their business hours written here. You can use the 7 day JR ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates marks 15th year of connecting Japan to the world
In October 2002, Emirates became the first airline to link Japan and the Gulf region with non-stop flights when it introduced its four-times-per-week service to Osaka. Now serving ... Bento box and Sushi platter in Business Class, along with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan delivers music to earthquake devastated communities with the world’s first inflatable concert hall
Concert halls can be a bit intimidating. Not least because they often house some pretty intense performances, but because bestowed upon them is an element of grandeur and prestige. Well fear no more, because Japan has become home to the world’s first ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.1 mag, 12 km ENE of Yonakuni, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was reported 12 km ENE of Yonakuni, Japan (7 miles) on Friday. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 67.21 km (42 miles). Exact location of earthquake, longitude 123.12 East, latitude 24.4941 North, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Business Confidence at 10-Year High Ahead of Election
TOKYO—Business confidence is riding a 10-year high in Japan as the economy enjoys its longest stretch of growth in more than a decade, a central bank survey showed, less than three weeks before a national election. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.7 quake has struck near Nishinoomote in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.7 (ml/mb) has occurred on Monday, 37 kilometers (23 miles) from Nishinoomote in Japan. All ids that are associated to the event: us2000axkg. Unique identifier: us2000axkg. Exact time and date of earthquake 01/10/17 / 2017-10 ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.5 quake has struck near Miyako in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Sunday. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 01/10/17 / 2017-10-01 14:20:28 / October 1, 2017 @ 2:20 pm. The epicenter was at a depth of 57.26 km ... ( read original story ...)
Japan promotes work between Olympic areas and towns damaged in earthquake
Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the government plans to create a "reconstruction host town" program to promote exchanges between countries and territories participating in the Olympics and Paralympics and areas affected by the 2011 Great ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Food Boom Shows No Sign Of Slowing Down
The class is jointly taught by CIA instructor Chef Martin Matysik and Chef Hiroki Murashima of the world-renowned Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, Japan ... foundation for the future growth of Suntory business.” CIA President Dr. Tim Ryan was ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gets its First Makerspace
Osaka's first self-styled makerspace is open for business, joining FabLab and the electronics workshops of DenDen Town as part of Osaka's maker landscape. Makerspaces and hackspaces around the world provide tools and space for members to work on their own ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business conditions strongest in a decade
Business conditions in Japan are at their strongest for a decade as the closely watched Tankan index hit its highest level since 2007. The reading for large manufacturers rose by five points to +22 in September, fuelled by strength in chemicals and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood hits decade-high, BOJ tankan survey shows
Big manufacturers' sentiment index +22 versus forecast of +18 Service-sector sentiment index +23 versus forecast of +23 Big firms expect business conditions to worsen Big firms' capex seen +7.7 percent in fiscal year 2017 versus forecast +8.3 Big ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood hits decade-high, labour shortage bites – BOJ tankan
* Big manufacturers' sentiment index plus 22 vs f'cast +18 * Service-sector sentiment index plus 23, matches f'cast * Big firms' capex seen +7.7 pct in FY2017 vs f'cast +8.3 * More firms complain of labour shortages - tankan (Adds detail, background) By ... ( read original story ...)