TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped on Friday as shares of automakers fell after Germany’s Daimler cut its profit forecast citing tariff concerns, while weak U.S. economic data dampened investor sentiment. The Philadelphia Federal ... ( read original story ...)
Abe can turn Japan into ‘unicorn’ central
What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." He was given the 2018 prize for excellence in opinion writing by the Society of Publishers in Asia, for his work for the Nikkei Asian Review. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lose ground in morning on Dow’s losing streak, U.S. protectionism
TOKYO, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks lost ground Friday morning following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's eight-day losing streak and amid ongoing concerns about U.S. protectionist trade policies. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 192.59 points ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines to ramp up Sapporo winter service
Hawaiian Airlines announced Thursday that it plans to increase its nonstop service between Sapporo, Japan and Honolulu to up to five weekly flights during two weeks in February, a typically high-demand travel period for Hokkaido travelers. The added ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian : Airlines Increases Sapporo to Honolulu Winter Frequency
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines will increase its non-stop service between Sapporo's New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to up to five weekly flights from Feb. 1-16, 2019. The added frequency comes in response ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese initiative for West Bank’s economic activity
In the latest episode of Global Japan, we bring you to Jericho in the West Bank to discover a unique Japanese initiative: the Jericho agro-industrial park, which meets international standards. The aim: to boost the region’s economic activity. ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “Princess Mermaid Sweets Buffet”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 21, 2018--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “Princess Mermaid Sweets Buffet” in commemoration of the fairy tale written by the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Blockchain Movement
Blockchain is systematically removing costly intermediaries from business operations and increasing security and efficiency in the political and social sphere. It is a multi-faceted revolution that is taking place and, with a growing community, Tokyo is at ... ( read original story ...)
Porsche : Yokohama Tire and Travis Pastrana Ready to Take on the Mountain in New Porsche Pikes Peak Class
Yokohama Tire returns to Pikes Peak with Porsche and action sports star/Nitro Circus founder Travis Pastrana, along with a mountain of activities planned for fans at the upcoming 'Race to the Clouds.' The tiremaker has partnered with Porsche Motorsport ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s P2P Flea Market Mercari Makes IPO Debut At $7.4B
The IPO, the biggest in Japan this year, raised $1.2 billion through the sale of around a third of Mercari’s shares, with the majority bought by overseas investors. The listing makes Mercari the most valuable firm on the Tokyo bourse’s Mothers market ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends up as trade war jitters ease, tech shares rally
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as concerns over China-U.S. trade issues that hit markets early this week appeared to recede, while technology stocks rallied on the back of Nasdaq’s strong performance. The market was ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan to cancel evacuation drills for NKorean missile threat
TOKYO — Japan plans to suspend the civilian evacuation drills it started last year while North Korea was repeatedly test-firing missiles near and over Japanese islands. Nine drills to prepare residents in Japan for possible missile attacks were to be ... ( read original story ...)
Slow crisis stalks Japan’s overstuffed banking industry
The history of the ATM includes a footnote in Asia: a Japanese company supposedly developed the first cash machine in the mid-1960s. Japan’s record of remarkable innovation is not apparent, however, when you enter its high street banks. Most have hardly ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Funo calls for strong easing to hit two percent inflation as prices weak
SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo said on Thursday that the central bank needs to patiently continue its strong monetary easing under the current policy framework, underscoring the BOJ’s resolve to hit its 2 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Man flees after fatal knife attack at Yokohama housing complex
YOKOHAMA – One man is dead and two others, his wife and son, are injured after a knife attack early Thursday at a housing complex in Yokohama, police said. The male suspect fled the scene after attacking Koji Endo, 61, his wife, Kyoko, 61, and their son ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian stocks mostly up despite underlying US-China tension
TOKYO — Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as concern fades over the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Uncertainty remains, but the original tariff threats made earlier in the week were not followed by material action. KEEPING SCORE: Japan ... ( read original story ...)