TOKYO (Reuters) - More than half of Japan’s companies do not plan to raise base pay in annual wage talks in coming months, a set back for the prime minister and the country’s main business lobby which has called for wage rises of 3 percent to fuel an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports grow, but manufacturers’ confidence slips amid fears of rising yen
TOKYO: Buoyant sales of cars and electronics led Japan’s exports to a 14th straight month of growth in January but manufacturers’ business confidence slid — highlighting fears of the rising yen disrupting an export-led recovery. The trade data came ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after Wall Street gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by investor relief over continued gains on Wall Street last week. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.72 percent or 155.32 points to 21,875.57 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.82 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Which country has the most earthquakes and when and where was the biggest quake ever recorded?
EARTHQUAKES - such as the ones which shook Iran and Iraq and Mexico - are capable of causing catastrophic damage, destruction and death. But in what countries are they most common and where was the biggest one ever recorded? Here's the latest.... Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs trade deficit in January, as imports jump 8 pct
A man walks on the bridge at Tokyo's Shiodome business district, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Japan has reported a trade deficit for January, its first in eight months, mainly due to seasonal factors.(AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) Harumi Taguchi, an economist for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood worsens as yen rises – Reuters Tankan
However, the recent global stock market sell-off has boosted investors' appetite for the safe-haven yen JPY=, which is a worry for policymakers.A strong currency eats into Japanese manufacturers' profits and could disrupt the virtuous cycle of business ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Cop shoots and injures man who refused to drop knife
During the incident, the other man fled the scene, and police are seeking his whereabouts. The incident took place in a business district located about 300 meters from JR Kyobashi Station on the Osaka Loop Line. No pedestrians were hurt, police said. ( read original story ...)
Osaka alliance to purchase Tokyo landmark building
TOKYO -- A group of leading Osaka-area companies, including Kansai Electric Power, will acquire a major Tokyo office building in Japan's second-biggest deal for a single structure since the 2008 global financial crisis. The consortium will pay more than ... ( read original story ...)
‘Those were extremely rough days’ – Skating star Hanyu discusses trauma of 2011 Japan earthquake
DOUBLE-OLYMPIC FIGURE-SKAING champion Yuzuru Hanyu battled his emotions to open up on the trauma he suffered in surviving the deadly 2011 Japan earthquake. The 23-year-old became the first man in 66 years to win back-to-back figure-skating Olympic golds ... ( read original story ...)
Skating star Hanyu battles emotions to discuss Japan quake trauma
Double Olympic figure-skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu battled his emotions on Saturday to open up on the trauma he suffered in surviving the deadly 2011 Japan earthquake. Moments after the 23-year-old Japanese successfully defended his crown at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reappoints Kuroda as BOJ chief, picks reflationist as deputy
Japan reappointed central bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda for another term on Friday, and chose an advocate of bolder monetary easing as one of his deputies in a strong signal to investors that policymakers are in no rush to turn off a sweeping stimulus program ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ICT Investment Trend : Market Snapshot to 2020
The survey further depicts that Japan enterprises are allocating the highest proportion of their cloud computing budget to the private cloud. Meanwhile, increasing customer satisfaction and improving supplier intimacy remain the top business objectives ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as volatility fears ease
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday, extending gains on Wall Street as investors regained confidence and set aside inflation fears that stoked volatility earlier in the month. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.34 percent, or 72.34 points, to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Architects Design Earthquake-Proof Home With Floor-to-Roof Bookshelf
Japanese architects design earthquake-proof home with floor-to-roof bookshelf and basically create a book worm’s paradise, all in the comfort of their very own house. This bookshelf is definitely something that will keep book lovers inside for hours on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hostel Guide: The Best Hostels in Tokyo
There are 97 beds total with a variety of room configurations that will suit families, friends, couples, business travellers, and solo travellers. If you’re looking for cheap hostels in Tokyo, then the Retrometro Backpackers will likely appeal to you ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake news: Series of tremors shake Pacific plate as Ring of Fire activity returns
Alaska was hit by more but weaker tremors, measuring at magnitudes of 4.2, 4.0, 3.9, 3.6, 3.5 and 3.3 while a 4.5 magnitude quake shook Japan. The earthquake activity returns after a magnitude six quakes struck 10km deep off the Northern Mariana Islands. ( read original story ...)