A record number of Japanese films have been imported into China's vast theatrical marketplace this year, while Beijing's biggest movie studios are mining Tokyo's deep IP pool for bankable stories to a... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas launched natural gas business in Indonesia with Pertamina
Reuters quoted Japan's Osaka Gas Co as saying that it has launched a natural gas joint marketing business in Indonesia with a gas trading unit of Indonesia's state-owned Pertamina. This is the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares skid, Tokyo down 3.6 pct, after rout on Wall St
The dollar weakened to 112.04 yen from 112.23 yen. The euro rose to $1.1408 from $1.1393. Katie Tam in Hong Kong and AP Business Writer Alex Veiga and AP Economics Writer Paul Wiseman contributed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall 3.72 percent to 21,268.73 points
The benchmark Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed on Thursday with a slump of 882.45 points, or 3.72 percent, to end at 21,268.73. The broader-based Topix index lost 51.15 points, or 3.1 p... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richer scale jolts Okinawa prefecture
Tokyo: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan’s Okinawa prefecture on Tuesday but no tsunami warning was issued, the weather agency said. According to the Japan Meteorological A... ( read original story ...)
Osaka & Hokkaido earthquake claims near $1 billion
Insurance firms that underwrite earthquake insurance in Japan are facing almost $1 billion of claims from this years Osaka and Hokkaido earthquakes, according to the latest data from the local insuran... ( read original story ...)
Osaka looking for remedy as serve misfires again
SINGAPORE: World number four Naomi Osaka hopes to find a remedy for her misfiring serve after a heartbreaking three-set defeat to Angelique Kerber, a result which puts her on the brink of elimination ... ( read original story ...)
Layover in Tokyo? Useful services at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)!
You must visit Tokyo! If you have a short layover then you can experience ... If you are lucky enough to be travelling business class, or with an airline membership program that grants you access to a... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close up 0.37 percent
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark Nikkei index closed on Wednesday with an increase of 80.40 points, or 0.37 percent, to stand at 22,091.18. The broader-based Topix index rose 1.35 points, or 0.08 ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly higher on strong Japan factory data
JAPAN FACTORY OUTLOOK: A rise in the preliminary ... The euro eased to $1.1472 from $1.1473. AP Business Writer Alex Veiga contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
Philip Morris woos puff-happy Japan for post-smoking era
TOKYO — Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro and other major cigarette brands, is manoeuvring to keep itself in business in a post-smoking world with an advertising blitz in puff-happy Japan and other tob... ( read original story ...)
Accor notches hotel milestone in Tokyo
He said Asia-Pacific will continue its rapid expansion as the group looks to transform its business model to become a full-service operator in travel, lifestyle and digital innovation. The Pullman Tok... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Japan’s Okinawa
Tokyo: The weather agency reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, however no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)
Business pack in China with Abe
Around 500 Japanese business leaders will accompany Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Beijing this week.A three-day visit starting on Thursday will be a new step in returning relations to what an official ... ( read original story ...)
7 tours that offer an authentic look at Tokyo and beyond
A few highlights include their Hidden Gem Food Tour in Tokyo's Shimbashi, which helps visitors navigate the labyrinthine backstreets of the capital's business district, and their tour through Kyoto's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Hall in Downtown Eastside marks 90th year and a history of resilience
I was one of the bad boys. But we did learn Japanese. It’s all gone now. I didn’t use it enough. But it was good.” His family operated Tanaka Tofu, a business in a lane near Powell Street ... ( read original story ...)