Japan’s economy sees output exceed capacity the most in 9 years

But some studies show there can be a lag between achieving a sustained positive output gap and an actual business response, such as a boost in investment and a pick-up in inflation. “We’ve seen a dramatic improvement in Japan’s economy,” BOJ Deputy ... ( read original story ...)

Everything You Just Can’t Miss in Japan

The luxury hotel has 215 rooms and 57 residential suites that overlook Osaka city. Contemporary art and floor to ceiling glass accents give the property a modern flair. In the evening, dine at Michelin star Pierre restaurant for haute French cuisine ... ( read original story ...)

Four Tokyo Lawyers Depart Freshfields to Form Japanese Boutique

Tokyo partners Akiko Yamakawa and Kazuki Okada founded Tokyo ... Litigation partner Okada, who focuses on cross-border litigation, employment and intellectual property disputes, and international arbitration, previously led Freshfields’ disputes practice ... ( read original story ...)

Churches in Vietnam, Japan agree to jointly care for migrants

The priest said Church representatives from both countries planned to establish pastoral centers for Vietnamese migrant workers in the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka. Vu said about ... “We also need professional and financial support to build an ... ( read original story ...)

Mr Max Holdings Corp (8203) Soared 0.18% on Oct 4

The Nikkei 225 Futures was first introduced on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 1986; on the Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) in 1988; and on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 1990. When the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 broke out; the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Election Becomes a Battle of the Brands

With little to choose from in terms of policy between the two main parties fighting Japan’s general election ... planning to vote for Koike’s party in a survey published by Kyodo news published late Sunday, compared with 24 percent for the LDP. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s opposition races to assemble slates as tumult persists

Key points of contention include a planned consumption tax hike in October 2019 and the revision of Japan's pacifist constitution. At least 1,079 candidates will vie for seats, a Nikkei Inc. survey Wednesday shows. These include 970 candidates standing for ... ( read original story ...)