TOKYO -- The Tokyo District Court says it has turned down a request by Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn's for release on bail, prolonging his detention. Ghosn, 64, was arrested on Nov. 19 and has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workforce expected to drop 20% by 2040 unless economy grows
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's workforce in 2040 is projected to drop 20 percent from 2017 due to overall population declines if the economy sees no growth and women and the elderly continue to have ... ( read original story ...)
Google Japan hit with back taxes after failing to report ad income
even as advertising revenues behind the income were generated in Japan, sources told Nikkei on Tuesday. Google Japan oversees Japanese advertising for the American technology company, but revenues ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rallies, supported by exporters as weaker yen boosts sentiment
Tokyo — Japan’s Nikkei rose to a three-and-a-half-week high in choppy trade on Tuesday morning, supported by buying of electronic component makers and other exporters as a weaker yen boosted sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes at near one-month high; strong Chinese shares boost mood
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei rose to a near one-month high on Tuesday, supported by buying of electronic component makers and other exporters as a weaker yen boosted sentiment. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Govt takes investment roadshow to Japan
In addition, Osaka governor Ichiro Matsui will lead a group of Japanese ... Jiangmen and Zhaoqing -- with Hong Kong and Macao in a move to establish a new business hub. Mr Somkid said Thailand and Hon... ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds Sapporo service from Dec 2019
Finnair yesterday (14JAN19) announced service launch on Helsinki – Sapporo New Chitose route, becoming the first European carrier to serve Hokkaido since KLM ended service in late-January 2002. This s... ( read original story ...)
42 people injured in Japan restaurant explosion
The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan's northern main island ... three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year New CBS News poll finds Americans are ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Flights to Sapporo, Japan
Finnair has unveiled plans to increase flights to Japan for the winter 2019/2020 season. Finnair will operate two flight per week to Sapporo - the airline’s fifth destination in Japan after Tokyo Nari... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to open new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana for winter 2019/2020
Finnair has made this announcement: As part of its growth strategy, Finnair will open a new route for the winter 2019/2020 season to Sapporo, Japan. Finnair will fly the new route from December 15, 20... ( read original story ...)
Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant explosion
The blast occurred at the Izakaya Cherry Blossom restaurant in the city of Sapporo, with the building’s walls collapsing as it erupted into flames. Photos and videos from the scene show people running ... ( read original story ...)
Patents – Patent litigation – Japan
In Japan, the Intellectual Property High Court (IPHC) established in 2005 has jurisdiction to handle intellectual property cases as second instance, and registered IP cases appealed against trial deci... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 3-1/2-week high, supported by exporters; Nintendo jumps
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei rose to a 3-1/2-week high in choppy trade on Tuesday morning, supported by buying of electronic component makers and other exporters as a weaker yen boosted se... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan eases at slowest pace in Kuroda era
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan reduced the growth rate in the monetary base last year to the lowest level since undertaking an ultraloose policy in 2013. The monetary base totaled 504 trillion yen ($4 ... ( read original story ...)
Russia demands Japan first accept its sovereignty over islands
MOSCOW -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insisted Monday that Tokyo first recognize Moscow's sovereignty over long-disputed islands in the inaugural talks with Japanese counterpart Taro ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly half of South Koreans demand harder line on Japan
SEOUL -- The Moon administration should take a tougher stance on Japan, 45.6% of respondents to a recent survey said, as bilateral tensions rise over litigation on wartime labor and a South Korean ... ( read original story ...)