Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary

Coinbase first announced in 2016 that it would open services in Japan, following an investment of $10.5 million from a group that included Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital. "As in other markets, we plan to take a deliberate approach ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Abe to meet Trump ahead of U.S.-North Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Washington to try to make sure President Donald Trump doesn't overlook Japan's security and other concerns at the unprecedented U.S.-North Korea summit next week. Abe will have less than two hours to make ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo at greatest risk among world cities

Tokyo is the global city facing most risks to its annual economic output, due to its proximity to North Korea, while New York ranks second, with a possible stock market crash its biggest threat. The rankings are part of the Lloyd's City Risk Index complied ... ( read original story ...)

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Announced for 2021

Inuyama, in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, will get its first internationally-branded hotel, with IHG and Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) signing an agreement to open Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in the second half of 2021. No two Hotel Indigo properties are the ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo USA Releases Premium in 16 oz. Cans

NEW YORK — Sapporo, the number one selling premium Asian beer brand in the U.S., announced today the release of Sapporo Premium in a new 16-oz.(473 ml.) version of the sleek and distinctive Sapporo can. The new package will join Sapporo’s existing ... ( read original story ...)

Japan offers to buy 144,522 tonnes of food wheat via tender

TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture is seeking to buy 144,522 tonnes of food-quality wheat from the United States, Canada and Australia in a regular tender that will close late on Thursday. Japan, the world's sixth-biggest wheat ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Sharp to buy Toshiba PC business for $36 million

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sharp Corp (6753.T) said it will buy Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) personal computer business for 4 billion yen ($36 million), highlighting its recovery under the control of Foxconn and marking a return to a business it quit eight ... ( read original story ...)