The Nikkei Asian Review took a close look at the data. China and South Korea account for over 50% The numbers clearly show geographical proximity is a major factor. Mainland China was the No. 1 source of visitors to Japan last year, accounting for 7.35 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Germany stand to gain from ‘Industry 4.0’
SINGAPORE -- Countries with strong manufacturing know-how, including Japan and Germany, have an opportunity to ... said Thursday at the opening session of the Nikkei Asia300 Summit 2018 in Singapore. Noting that the U.S. and China had dominated the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei soars helped by exporters; drugmakers fall
Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a level not seen since November 1991 on Thursday morning after exporters such as electronics components manufacturers surged, tracking the strength on Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei rose 0.4 per cent to 23,962.11 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ekes out gains, strong earnings expectations provide support
Japan's Nikkei share average eked out gains on Tuesday, with expectations for strong corporate earnings underpinning sentiment. Information technology service provider Obic Co rose as much as 7.9 per cent to an 18-year peak after the Nikkei reported that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan in driver’s seat for Indian bullet train deals
"It's like a chicken and egg situation on technology. The Japanese want an economy of scale and business but the Indian view is that India is a big market that once this market is explored the business will automatically be generated," said Khare from NHSRCL. ( read original story ...)
Accenture Unveils its Innovation Hub in Tokyo as part of Broader Growth Plans in Japan
Accenture (ACN) today opened its Innovation Hub in Tokyo, a state-of-the-art facility that will become a destination for Accenture people and clients to ideate, rapidly prototype and launch digital solutions. The unveiling of the Innovation Hub in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Man robbed of ¥20 million in cash on Nagoya street
A man, 68, was robbed of 20 million yen in cash in Nagoya’s Nakamura Ward on Tuesday (TBS News) AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked and robbed of a bag containing 20 million yen in cash in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Europe Start the Central Bank Reset
This is going to be an exciting year for monetary policy. In fact, it already is, thanks to Europe and Japan. Investors were taken aback last week when the Bank of Japan bought fewer bonds and the European Central Bank revealed -- shock, horror -- its ... ( read original story ...)
ICHHTO to Attend Tokyo Gift Show
Iranian artisans will participate in the Tokyo International Gift Show for the first time. The 85th edition of the event is slated for January 31-February 3 and February 7-9 at Tokyo Big Sight, the international exhibition center in the Japanese capital ... ( read original story ...)
Stand-alone photo: In Japan, remembering the earthquake victims
About 3,700 people gather at Kobe East Park in Kobe, Japan on Wednesday morning for an event titled "1.17 meeting" to remember the Great Hanshin Earthquake. The quake occurred on Jan. 17, 1995, and ultimately claimed 6,434 lives. This year marked the 23rd ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag was detected near Ishinomaki in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) was detected on Monday, 54 kilometers (34 miles) from Ishinomaki in Japan. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000ck1x. Id of event: us2000ck1x. The temblor was picked up at 23:10:26 / 11:10 pm ... ( read original story ...)
I had the craziest night out in Tokyo thanks to CouchSurfing — but it had nothing to do with staying with random people
Instead of using the app for lodging, I used it to meet locals and had a wild night out. On a trip to Tokyo last year to help launch Business Insider Japan, I found myself like many business travelers — alone in a foreign city. My BI Japan colleagues ... ( read original story ...)
Malawi begs Japan for more aid: Finance Mnister says K1.3bn grant will not be ‘Cashgated’
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and DevelopmentGoodall Gondwehas asked Japanese Government to consider increasing financial assistance to Malawi on Economic and Social Development Programme. Speaking during the signing ceremony of 200 million ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo disaster drill focuses on preparing foreigners
A disaster drill aimed particularly at providing shelter for stranded foreigners was conducted at the Roppongi Hills complex in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. The exercise was held in ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe marks 23 years since Great Hanshin earthquake that killed more than 6,400
KOBE – The city of Kobe and neighboring areas in western Japan on Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people, with many vowing to pass on lessons learned from the disaster to future generations. ( read original story ...)
Space Invaders attack Tokyo! Iconic aliens appear on the side of Japanese skyscraper to mark the video game’s 40th anniversary
Aliens from Space Invaders were projected onto the window panes of a Tokyo skyscraper where they were blasted by enthusiastic fans to celebrate 40 years of the game. Four decades after the game took the world by storm, a high-tech exhibition is allowing ... ( read original story ...)