created by giken, today there are over 50 parking stations in japan and a global expansion is on its way ... but it is also said to be earthquake resistant. ( read original story ...)
Meet the Entrepreneur Who Makes a Living Selling Rare Pokémon Toys
As everyone knows Japan, had the 2011 Sendai earthquake/tsunami, and then another earthquake in Kumamoto last year. With the support of the fandom, Pokévault raised over $5,500 USD for the recovery effort. We received donations from several hundred people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense review warns of enhanced North Korea threats
FILE PHOTO: A woman looks at a street monitor showing news of North Korea firing a ballistic missile in Tokyo Thomson Reuters By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan warned on Tuesday of the acute threat posed by North Korea's weapons programs as ... ( read original story ...)
Let’s discuss Japan’s life expectancy records
They began trailing Hong Kong women in 2011 after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Japanese women regained the top spot in 2012 but slipped behind Hong Kong in 2015. They were followed by Spanish women in third at 85.42 years, and France in fourth at 85.4 ... ( read original story ...)
Rising labor costs, especially for part-time help, cast shadow on Japanese companies
Rising labor costs are casting shadows over Japanese businesses amid escalating manpower shortages ... and administration due mainly to higher labor costs. “Our conventional business model is not working well,” with hourly wages of part-timers ... ( read original story ...)
Mazda Japan enters the MX-5 Miata restoration business
From its 1989 debut through its 1997 end of production, Mazda built over 400,000 first-generation (NA, in Mazda-speak) MX-5 Miatas. Japan, where the model is known as the Eunos Roadster (or simply Roadster), accounted for sales of around 120,000 NA Miatas ... ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, Japan want coercive acts at sea to be stopped
The U.S., Australian and Japanese foreign ministers called Monday for a halt to land reclamation and military actions in the South China Sea and compliance with an arbitration ruling that invalidated China's vast claims to the disputed waters. U.S ... ( read original story ...)
In alliance-happy auto industry, go-it-alone Honda the odd carmaker out
it’s studying a business partnership with Suzuki Motor Corp., which is the largest carmaker in India. Last year, Nissan Motor Co., the second-largest Japanese carmaker, bailed out Mitsubishi Motors by buying a 34 percent stake after the smaller carmaker ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank mulls Uber investment
SoftBank, however, has not released a forecast for the current business year ending March, citing uncertainty. SoftBank’s wireless unit Sprint Corp, the No.4 US wireless carrier by subscribers, is exploring options to boost finances through means such as ... ( read original story ...)
BDO partners with Japan’s payment brand for high-end credit card
Meanwhile, JCBI, as Japan's only international payment brand ... With over 55 years of experience in the credit card industry, as well as growing business and customer networking in Asia, we at JCBI are striving to deliver even higher quality services ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Posts 50% Jump In Q1 Profit After Inclusion Of Vision Fund
Tokyo: Japan's SoftBank Group Corp on Monday reported a 50.1 per ... SoftBank has not released a forecast for the current business year ending March, saying there are too many uncertain factors. Thomson Reuters Starmine SmartEstimate puts full-year profit ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks, dollar get boost from firm Wall Street, U.S. jobs
People walk past an electronic board showing Japan's Nikkei average, the Dow Jones average, and the exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo Thomson Reuters By Nichola Saminather SINGAPORE (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo taxis embrace apps to prepare for Uber
TOKYO -- Taxi companies in Tokyo on Monday began testing a new app-based system that lets customers see the final fare when booking a ride. The move is aimed at helping them stay competitive amid the growing popularity of ride-hailing services, such as ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar firms slightly in Tokyo
The dollar was firmer around ¥110.80 in Tokyo trading Monday, thanks to buying after the U.S. government’s release Friday of stronger than expected job data for July. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥110.77-79, up from ¥110.08-08 at the same time Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Russia need to enhance trust before gas pipeline plans: minister
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and Russia need to work on building a more trusting relationship before any plans to build a natural gas pipeline between the two nations can be fulfilled, Japan's Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets climb on momentum from upbeat US jobs report
TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose Monday in Asia after last week's report of strong gains in U.S. payrolls. Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.5 percent to 20,055.89 as the yen slipped slightly against the U.S. dollar. A weaker yen enhances the overseas earnings ... ( read original story ...)