Japan on Tuesday unveiled a 6.2 trillion yen ($49 billion) support package to ease the burden of rising prices on households and smaller firms amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. According to Kyodo News, ... ( read original story ...)
Under Kishida, Tokyo Sharpens Its Focus on Cambodia
Japan has traditionally played a deft if quiet diplomatic hand but recently elected Kishida Fumio has raised his country’s voice in Cambodia with a flurry of exch ... ( read original story ...)
Imax Inks Two-Theater Deal With Japan Cinema Giant Aeon (Exclusive)
The giant screen exhibitor has tripled its network in Japan over the last decade, from 13 screens in 2011 to 39 today. ( read original story ...)
Asahi’s brewery in Osaka has a free tour with beer tastings and a new museum
Then Suita city in Osaka should be at the top of your travel list. This is where Asahi’s predecessor (Osaka Brewery, Ltd) built its very first brewery in 1891, which still exists today as the Asahi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports first case of mysterious children’s liver disease as health experts explore possible Covid links
The mysterious liver disease has so far affected over 170 children, largely in Britain, as health experts explore its possible links to Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos restarts CDUs in Sendai and Chiba after quake shutdown
Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp, has restarted the 145,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) crude distillation unit (CDU) in Sendai refinery on April 25 after a strong earthquake activated a safety shutdown ... ( read original story ...)
Share Market LIVE: Nifty to give up 17100, SGX Nifty hints; LIC IPO price band fixed, Rainbow IPO opens today
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were likely to see a huge gap-down start on Wednesday, a day before weekly F&O expiry, which also happens to be monthly F&O expiry. ( read original story ...)
IMAX AND AEON TO EXPAND PARNTERSHIP WITH TWO NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART IMAX WITH LASER LOCATIONS IN JAPAN
AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for two new, state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems in Japan. Both new ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Nagasaki submit IR bids to Japan’s national govt
Japan’s Osaka and Nagasaki prefectures have each submitted a casino resort proposal to the national government. The governors of those places said in respective announcements on Tuesday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka grateful to supporters: Lot of people are praying on my downfall
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took a moment to show her gratitude to those who have been supporting you as she acknowledged that she feels all the love and support she receives from her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks sink in morning on fears of further lockdowns in China
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly dropping more than 2 percent, stirred by concern over the possibility of additional COVID-19 lockdowns in China and the ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy
Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added another boasting ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Steakhouse opens in Moundsville
Do you like sushi or hibachi-style steak? If your answer is yes, then there is a place in Moundsville made just for you. The Osaka Steakhouse is now open for ... ( read original story ...)
Offshore well in Japan: Drilling to start imminently
Japanese independent Inpex will spud imminently an offshore exploration well in Japanese waters where years of geophysical studies have given rise to an expectation of an oil and/or gas discovery. An ... ( read original story ...)
WPP Appoints Kyoko Matsushita as Chief Executive Officer in Japan
WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the appointment of Kyoko Matsushita as CEO in Japan. In this new role, Kyoko will be responsible for WPPs ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Netflix inks Japan studio deal in anime push
Netflix Inc on Tuesday announced a multi-film deal with Japan's Studio Colorido, as the streaming giant ramps up its anime offering and looks to Asia for growth. ( read original story ...)