Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal -- and instead enjoy the perks of business or first-class travel and a luxurious tour of Paris -- all while remaining stationary in Tokyo. As well as the City of Light ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney finally taps tech as visitors tire of waiting
TOKYO -- Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land will roll out a smartphone app in fiscal 2018 to relieve crowding issues that have frustrated guests at the popular theme park. The app will offer a single platform on which customers can buy tickets ... ( read original story ...)
Fears ‘Big One’ earthquake is on the way after a flurry of volcanic activity in the Ring of Fire
OVER the past few weeks earthquakes have hit Japan, Mexico and Taiwan and volcanoes have erupted around the Pacific's 'Ring of Fire'. Now scientists have warned that the frequent seismic activity, which has already claimed lives, could mean a huge quake is ... ( read original story ...)
Why a new Japanese emperor and the Tokyo Olympics mean a glittering Year of the Dog for gold
“Japan will also issue gold coins to celebrate the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and the market expects the Japanese ... Many economic policies of US President Donald Trump are good for business, but they hurt the US dollar strength as the market believes ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to build world’s tallest timber tower
A Tokyo skyscraper is set to become the world's tallest wooden building. Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry says its 1,148-feet-tall timber tower will be completed by in 2041, to mark the 350th anniversary of the business that year. The W350 tower will ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo venue offers virtual reality ‘flights’ to see the sights of Paris
That’s exactly what 12 passengers did at First Airlines in central Tokyo last week, relaxing in first- and business-class seats, served with four-course dinners, before immersing themselves in a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour of the City of Lights. ( read original story ...)
Over half of Japan firms do not plan base pay rise this year
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 ...)