In addition, the 2003 Ordinance on the Promotion of Stylish Townscape Creation established a program in which Tokyo residents work with professional designers to plant and tend to greenery next to their property, spurring many to line the roads outside ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment announces IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange on Sept. 14
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp: * Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Sept. 14, 2017, under the symbol "3481" * The company will offer a total of 198,000 shares, with total offering price of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s ancient burial mounds eyed for World Heritage status but clear explanations elude
OSAKA – The government’s decision in late July to nominate a group of 49 ancient burial sites in southern Osaka Prefecture for UNESCO World Heritage status has raised local hopes for a major boost in international prestige and tourism appeal. But the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s latest Kit Kat is medicine flavour
Damn, Japan, back at it again with the freaky Kit Kat flavours. The newest concoction? Chocolate containing real throat lozenge powder, called Kit Kat Nodo Ame Aji -- or Kit Kat Cough Drop Flavour. Every serving of the limited-edition release that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to pump funding into AI chip development
TOKYO -- Wary of allowing the country's industry fall behind, the Japanese government is set to fund the development of semiconductors for artificial intelligence and other new technologies. The country's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry sees it as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister sees unity with Trump, pressure on N. Korea
Japan's new foreign minister says he sees no major shifts or divisions with the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Taro Kono, who was appointed earlier this month, says his talks with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix Outshines Nikkei 225 Thanks to BOJ’s ETF Buying
Smaller gauge lags behind Topix by most since October 2015 The Bank of Japan’s reduction of the amount it invests in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average is leaving the blue-chip gauge lagging behind the broader Topix index by the most in nearly two years. ( read original story ...)
The World’s First Geisha Cafe Opens in Osaka, Japan
Maikoya Osaka has many offerings. There is a cafe with specialty products such as golden ice cream and an elegant gold flake covered Kobe beef sandwich that costs $300. These dishes are served by a geisha whom visitors can chat and take pictures with. ( read original story ...)
Mobike launches service in Sapporo, Japan
A TV reporter tries out a shared bicycle in Sapporo, Japan, on Aug. 22, 2017. Mobike, one of China's largest bike-sharing companies, launched its service in Sapporo, Japan, on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Hua Yi) ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s party started the moment Rio 2016 said goodbye
It also marked the beginning of the home straight for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Tokyo’s segment during the Closing Ceremony was amazing. Bring on the real thing in three years’ time. We are confident that we raised expectations for the Tokyo 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka on the bid
In previous comments to Business Daily, an advisor to Japan’s government on the bill, Toru Mihara, said that ‘feelings may change depending on how you explain, persuade, and present merits and demerits.’ After Tokyo and Osaka, the committee ... ( read original story ...)
Review: ANA Business Class Tokyo (NRT) – Washington DC (IAD) on Boeing 777-300
This was my first flight on the ANA 777-300 and I did not know what to expect in terms of cabin quality. The cabin on first glance did look a little dated, especially since I had just completed a segment in the ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Bangkok to ... ( read original story ...)
May facing scrutiny over Brexit trade efforts as Japan trip looms
Theresa May is facing pressure to transform her approach to shaping Britain's post-Brexit trade links amid scepticism from business leaders about the scale and ambition of a forthcoming trip to Japan. Sky News has learnt that the Prime Minister wants to ... ( read original story ...)
As The Bank Of Japan Struggles, Investors Profit
The Bank of Japan continues to pump extraordinary levels of liquidity into the Japanese financial system, highlighted by last week's $2 billion foray into equity ETFs. The trading strategy in the face of such an onslaught is surprisingly simple: trade in ... ( read original story ...)
Conference promotes Japan’s financial investment in Vietnam
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam’s Finance Ministry and Daiwa Corporation of Japan co-hosted a conference in Tokyo on August 21 to promote financial investment in Vietnam with the attendance of more than 200 Japanese firms. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese ... ( read original story ...)
Private Equity Will Do a Lot of Good for Japan Inc.
These forces have blocked private equity from contributing to a much-needed overhaul of Japanese business practices. But in the last few years, this situation has begun to change. During my recent trip to Tokyo, friends in the finance industry were gushing ... ( read original story ...)