Now that this year’s Tokyo Game Show is behind us, the official attendance figures have been released and reveal that it was a busy year. ( read original story ...)
BYD brings price war to Japanese market in bid to win over customers
The automaker sold just 5,300 vehicles between January 2023 and June this year despite opening its 45th sales location in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is sprucing up its shabby offices
Matsukawa Rapyarn is one of thousands of Japanese companies pouring money into office makeovers, as the battle to attract workers becomes fiercer than ever. The resulting boom for the furniture and ... ( read original story ...)
Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025 took place this afternoon, with two hours worth of game trailers and more for you to watch ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Polls Split on Whether Koizumi or Takaichi Leads LDP Race
With less than a week until Japan’s ruling party is set to elect a new leader, opinion polls are split over whether political scion Shinjiro Koizumi or right-leaning Sanae Takaichi has the most ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. draws Japan property investors eyeing hedge on U.S. turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate is planning to plow more money into the U.K. as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the United States. ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial surges in Tokyo after historic spin-off from entertainment giant
Sony Financial’s debut was Japan’s first direct listing in over 20 years, and demand was so strong that shares went untraded at open.
Trump’s $900 Billion Funding Demands Face Korea, Japan Caution
Donald Trump faces fresh hurdles in his push to secure major investment pledges from Asian allies, after South Korea said Washington’s terms were unrealistic and a contender to lead Japan’s ruling ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India’s energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
Soaring property costs, foreign investment and scarce supply are reshaping who can afford to live in central Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Drops 0.8%, Dragged by High Dividend Stocks
Japanese stocks are lower as many stocks trade ex-dividend. High dividend stocks are leading declines. Komatsu is down 3.8%, Kawasaki Kisen is 4.0% lower and Dai-ichi Life Holdings is down 3.3%.
Shareholders Approve Kimono-Maker Marusho Hotta’s ‘Bitcoin Japan’ Rebrand
The Japanese kimono and textiles maker Marusho Hotta will change its name to Bitcoin Japan at a shareholders meeting next month.In an official Marumasa Hotta release, the firm said the name change ...
BYD Brings Price War to Japan in Bid to Win Over Customers
More than two years after BYD Co.’s high-profile foray into the Japanese market, the Chinese electric vehicle maker is still struggling to win over drivers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion
Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal. ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial to Debut on Tokyo Stock Exchange After Spinoff
Sony Financial Group Inc. shares will start trading on Tokyo bourse on Monday after being spun off from Sony Group Corp. which is moving to focus on its entertainment and image sensor businesses. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz into Japan semis as Gauff wins in China
Carlos Alcaraz beats Brandon Nakashima to move into the Japan Open semi-finals as Coco Gauff reaches the last 16 of the China Open. ( read original story ...)