“People were even talking about Japan’s economy overtaking America’s,” he said, describing the situation as “abnormal”. But it all came crashing down when inflated property prices collapsed and the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian arrested in Japan over alleged subway train graffiti attack, police find spray cans and marker pens
He has been charged with damage to buildings and property, which carries a maximum three-year jail term. Graffiti is rare in Japan, as the street art is considered taboo and culturally unacceptable. ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging Indian hotel chain enters rental-housing service in Japan, working with Yahoo Japan
... a joint venture ‘OYO LIFE’ for rental-housing service in Japan with Yahoo Japan. Offering smart phone-based seamless services for rental housing including property search, contract and payment, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan spacecraft drops explosive on asteroid to make crater
TOKYO - Japan’s space agency said an explosive dropped Friday from its Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully blasted the surface of an asteroid for the first time to form a crater and pave the way for the ... ( read original story ...)
The Big Business of Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
There’s a popular saying in Japanese: dumplings over blossoms—meaning substance is better than beauty. But that might sell short the phenomenon of cherry-blossom season in Japan. Over the course of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court approves 10-day detention of Carlos Ghosn, lawyer appeals
A Tokyo court approved on Friday a request by prosecutors to detain Carlos Ghosn for 10 days for further questioning, a move the ousted Nissan boss’ lawyer appealed. The Tokyo District Court said it ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei touches month high on trade optimism, Kampo jumps
TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei edged up on Friday to a fresh one-month high as expectations of an imminent U.S.-China trade deal prompted investors to buy back shares they had sold, while ... ( read original story ...)
Mechanism of subsidence of the Northeast Japan forearc during the late period of a gigantic earthquake cycle
The forearc in Northeast Japan subsided (3–4 mm/year) in the interseismic ~100 years before the 2011 Tohoku earthquake (M W 9.1) just like it did during this event. This study attempts to understand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wage data offers no respite for Abe with February plunge
An investigation found that 40% of Japan's key economic statistics contain errors, and a Nikkei survey conducted from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27 found that 79% of respondents said government statistics ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.6 mag strikes near Shikoku in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) strikes southeast of Shikoku, Japan kilometers (0 miles) from Shikoku in Japan on Wednesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a ... ( read original story ...)
World number one Osaka signs with Nike
TOKYO (Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka has agreed a deal with Nike, the sports apparel giant has announced. The Japanese, who had previously been tied to rival Adidas, will first wear Nike ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Switches Course, Inks Nike Endorsement Deal
Osaka signed with the Oregon-based company, making it official April 4. She passed on other offers, according to Japanese press, that included Uniqlo, making the Nike agreement work. Announcing the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court approves Ghosn’s detention until April 14, lawyer to appeal
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo District Court on Friday said it had approved a request by prosecutors to detain ousted Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn for 10 days, a move the executive’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister says mergers are ‘one option’ for ailing regional banks
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday mergers could be one option for the country’s regional banks - struggling with squeezed profits amid prolonged low interest rates - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven-Eleven plans slowest expansion in 40 years
TOKYO -- The operator of Japan's 7-Eleven convenience store chain will hit the brakes on expansion of its retail network, departing from a strategy of driving growth through waves of store ... ( read original story ...)
Global investors ditch Japan stocks but BOJ swoops in
In light of such a bearish view among foreign investors, the BOJ has stepped up its purchases of Japanese stocks through exchange-traded funds. The program began in 2010 when the Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)