TOKYO, May 24 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday morning helped by exporters after the dollar gained against the yen, while financials gained ground thanks to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. The Nikkei rose 0.4 percent to 19,698.31 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese women are entering the male-dominated world of hunting — at the government’s request
In Japan, it was once considered taboo for a woman to speak with a man before he went on a hunt. But a rising number of female hunters are taking up arms, at their government's behest. Over the last decade, Japanese farmers have lost up to $170 million ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Said to Plan FT-Branded English-Learning Push in Japan
Two years after buying the Financial Times, Nikkei Inc. is using the salmon-colored broadsheet to break into the education business of its former owner, Pearson Plc, with a plan to market FT-branded English courses in Japan. The FT e-learning product ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo firm staff are ‘feline’ great
Tokyo: Workaholic Japan is known for long office hours and stressed out employees, but one company claims to have a cure: Cats. A total of nine fluffy felines eat, sleep and walk freely in the small office of IT firm Ferray in Tokyo. Hidenobu Fukuda, who ... ( read original story ...)
Sony boss promises profitability but quiet on specifics
TOKYO -- Sony’s leader promised a comeback for the Japanese electronics and entertainment company having its best profitability in two decades. “We are a company that moves people,” said Chief Executive Kazuo Hirai, as he outlined the strategy for ... ( read original story ...)
Korea, Japan ratify Nagoya Protocol
Adopted in 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, it entered into force on 12 October 2014. Dr. Cristiana Pașca Palmer, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), said: “This is great news for the Republic of Korea and for the Nagoya Protocol. ( read original story ...)
2017 Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama begins foreshadowing an exciting season full of tough competition
Round 1: Saturday, May 20, 2017 The Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama competitors enjoyed some spirited competition Saturday as Round 1 of season competition kicked off at CTMP during the Castrol presents the Victoria Day SpeedFest. ( read original story ...)
Japanese adtech startup Fringe81 files for IPO
Tokyo-based Fringe81, the Japanese startup offering several adtech solutions, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market on 27 June with plans to offer ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra-leftist fugitive wanted for 1971 police slaying may have been captured, sources say
OSAKA – After 45 years on the run, a suspected ultra-leftist wanted for the 1971 killing of a police officer during a protest over the reversion of Okinawa to Japan may have been captured, investigative sources said. Masaaki Osaka, 67, is suspected of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin going mainstream as Japanese business signs on
TOKYO -- Virtual currencies are gaining traction in Japan, with restaurant operators and retailers realizing the benefits of a simple, transnational form of digital payment. At Nippon Gas' headquarters here, customers paying in bitcoin can settle their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s manufacturing sector experienced a broad-based slowdown in May
Activity levels across Japan’s manufacturing sector improved at a slower pace in May, according to the lastest Nikkei-IHS Markit “flash” manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) released today. The headline PMI came in at 52.0, down from 52.7 in ... ( read original story ...)
Zespri’s Japanese markets grows by 30 per cent
Kiwifruit sales in Zespri's Japanese market have grown by 30 per cent over the past two seasons and the co-operative plans to keep growth at 25 per cent over the next five years. Zespri sold a record 24 million trays of kiwifruit in Japan last season with ... ( read original story ...)
How Amazon helped push Japan’s famed delivery men to the edge
Person-to-person home delivery sales have been an important cultural feature in Japan for decades. So the growing burdens of e-commerce that threaten it are not just a business story; they are a story about social infrastructure. For the delivery companies ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat as Manchester blast sours mood; airlines, exporters down
TOKYO, May 23 Japanese stocks were flat on Tuesday morning as a risk-averse mood kept investors sidelined following an explosion in the English city of Manchester, which lifted the safe-haven yen and depressed some export-oriented shares. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister vows to stick to fiscal year 2020/21 budget balancing goal
TOKYO Japan must adhere to the government's goal to achieve a balanced budget by the fiscal year ending in March 2021, Finance Minister Taro Aso said, in a resolve to push for fiscal consolidation to fix the country's tattered finances. Aso made the pledge ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire Bows: Getting down and dirty
It's a stark contrast between wilderness and civilization, the kind of contrast facing off-road tire makers like Yokohama. Because, with few exceptions, you're probably going to drive your vehicle to the trail on the same tire you'll actually use on the ... ( read original story ...)