The "Japan Prepaid Cards Business and Investment Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size and Forecast (2013-2022), Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The prepaid card ... ( read original story ...)
Feature: Game Bar Space Station – Osaka’s Gaming Paradise
I think there are more video game bars in Osaka city than Tokyo even ... and the creator of Space Invaders just happened to be drinking there at the time. I swapped business cards with him and the picture I have with him is a treasure. ( read original story ...)
Is a massive tremor on the way? Ring of Fire activity returns as a series of earthquakes shake California and Alaska
In February another flurry of earthquakes hit the Earth's Pacific plate, renewing fears a massive tremor is on the way after four disasters jolted the region in January. Quakes have hit near Japan, Guam and Taiwan around the planet's so-called 'Ring of ... ( read original story ...)
Win ¥1,000,000 to Help Grow Your Business in Japan
Got a great business idea for Japan? Sit up and take note. Tokyo Star Bank is launching a contest specifically geared to foreigners that will help put that money where your mouth is. The Foreign Entrepreneurs Business Plan Competition 2018 is a new ... ( read original story ...)
What it takes to crack an M&A deal with Japanese investors
The aim of this was to facilitate Japanese investments, improve relations between the countries and facilitate the ease of doing business in India. The results of this are already visible, as not only have the number of investments increased, but they have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan can benefit from Finnish high-tech maritime solutions
“Finnish maritime solutions and services not only increase efficiency and optimize processes but can also create new value and business models.” During a visit to Japan by a Finnish delegation of maritime and offshore companies, the Finnish companies ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan; 5 injured
A stone torii gate damaged by an earthquake is seen at Karita Shrine in Ohda, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo April 9, 2018. Reuters At least five people were injured and buildings and roads were damaged after a 6.1-magnitude ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hits Japan, 5 injured
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan early today, injuring five people and damaging buildings and roads, as officials warned stronger tremors could come in the days ahead. The shallow tremor was gauged as magnitude 5.6 by the US Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake cracks streets in western Japan, injuring 5
TOKYO – A strong earthquake in western Japan has cracked streets, cut water and power to a number of homes and caused slight injuries to five people. The Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 6.1 quake struck early Monday 12 kilometers (7 miles ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, five injured
Tokyo: A 5.6-magnitude quake hit western Japan early Monday, injuring five people and damaging buildings and roads, as officials warned stronger tremors could come in the days ahead. The shallow tremor was gauged as magnitude 5.6 by the US Geological ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake hits Japan; three injured
A quake hit western Japan today, leaving three people with minor injuries and damaging buildings and roads, local media reported. The shallow tremor was reported as magnitude 6.1 by the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to Kyodo news agency, although ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richter Scale hits Japan’s Honshu island; three injured
Tokyo: A quake hit western Japan on Monday, leaving three people with minor injuries and damaging buildings and roads, local media reported. The shallow tremor was reported as magnitude 6.1 by the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to Kyodo, although ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake injures five on Japan’s Honshu island; officials warn of stronger tremors to follow
Tokyo: A 5.6-magnitude quake hit western Japan early on Sunday, injuring five people and damaging buildings and roads, as officials warned stronger tremors could come in the days ahead. The shallow tremor was gauged as magnitude 5.6 by the US Geological ... ( read original story ...)
Shallow quakes shake parts of western Japan, more tremors expected
TOKYO (Reuters) - A series of shallow earthquakes shook parts of western Japan on Monday and authorities warned that further strong shaking is possible over the coming days. A quake at 1632 GMT measured at magnitude 5.8 by the Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Women save Japan’s old family businesses with new ideas
OSAKA -- For 260 years, a Kyoto company called Ueba Esou specialized in paints for Japanese art. But after the president succumbed to illness, his daughter faced an almost unthinkable decision: Should she close the business? Demand for the subtle ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ministry proposed cover story on land sale at heart of scandal: official
The plot of land in Osaka, western Japan, was appraised to be worth 956,000,000 yen ($8.95 million) but the ministry granted the school operator an 820,000,000 yen discount. It originally said the sale was appropriate and was heavily discounted to offset ... ( read original story ...)