Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome Jubilo Iwata at the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the eleventh round of the J1 League. ( read original story ...)
Sperm bank to be set up in Tokyo for donors ready to disclose identity
TOKYO - A sperm bank only for donors who agree to disclose their identity will be set up at a Tokyo clinic, its organiser said Thursday, in a first for Japan. Hiromi Ito, who counsels on infertility at Private Care Clinic Tokyo, said she hopes "to create a ... ( read original story ...)
White & Case Adds Former Linklaters Asia Funds Head in Tokyo
She also specializes in real estate and structured finance deals and is experienced in advising on ... Eriko is an important bengoshi (registered foreign lawyer) addition to our Tokyo office,” said ...
Tokyo Shares Open Lower, Yen Jumps
Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday after US shares dropped, with a jump in the yen sparking speculation that the Japanese government had intervened in the market for the second time this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco reshapes supply chains to protect Russia business
Japan Tobacco’s chief executive has said the company will keep its lucrative Russian business to satisfy investors after reshaping its supply chains to comply with sanctions. ( read original story ...)
College protests updates: LA mayor condemns ‘absolutely detestable violence’ at UCLA protest
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza. Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up
MGM Resorts discussed its loyalty deal with Marriott International as part of its first quarter 2024 earnings call. ( read original story ...)
A crypto bigwig dropped $1.5M on a watch from the Titanic as a gift for his wife
The buyer of the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold has been identified as former FTX Europe head Patrick Gruhn.
The vast new whaling ‘mother ship’ that Japan hopes will revive a shrinking industry
A new $47m vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage in coastal waters, but there are fears the Kangei Maru could one day mean a return to hunting in the Southern Ocean ... ( read original story ...)
For Japan Inc, the weak yen may be too much of a good thing
Corporate Japan is starting to wonder if the weak yen has become too much of a good thing. The currency fell to a 34-year low on Monday and has lost about a quarter of its value against the surging U. ( read original story ...)
Biden blames China, Japan and India’s economic woes on ‘xenophobia’
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that "xenophobia" from China to Japan and India is hobbling their growth, as he argued that migration has been good for the U.S. economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen jumps vs dollar amid specter of BOJ intervention
Dreyfuss, Alden Bentley and Takaya Yamaguchi NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - The yen jumped against the dollar late on Wednesday, with traders on high alert for signs of intervention by Japanese monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen climbs against US dollar amid signs of intervention
Dreyfuss, Karen Brettell and Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen soared against the U.S dollar late on Wednesday, as market participants suspected Japan's monetary authorities were in ... ( read original story ...)
Aman’s Sibling Brand Has Just Opened in Tokyo — and We Were One of the First to Stay
Described a more "energetic" take on the storied Aman brand, Janu Tokyo is the first of 12 Janu Hotels set to open worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Space Junk Startup Astroscale To IPO On Tokyo Stock Exchange
The company plans to issue 20.8 million shares... Space Junk Startup Astroscale To IPO On Tokyo Stock Exchange is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network ...
Japan companies raise 30% more capital from overseas stock offerings
TOKYO -- The amount of capital raised by Japanese companies via foreign equity financing jumped about 30% last fiscal year to 2.3 trillion yen ($14.9 billion), as progress on governance reform ...