Japan, the runner-up in Asia's IPO race for the quarter, hosted two of the five largest flotations in the region: a $611 million share issue by Sushiro Global Holdings, an Osaka-based conveyor-belt sushi chain backed by European private equity firm Permira ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen takes breather; financials fall
TOKYO, April 5 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday morning after the yen rally paused, but financial stocks slipped on falling U.S. yields, while North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile hurt the overall market sentiment. Investors kept to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese finance bureau charged over Moritomo Gakuen land deal, nationalist school operator sued
According to local media reports, Municipal Assembly member Makoto Kimura from Toyonaka City, Osaka, where the land is located, and local residents, filed the charges against the finance bureau. The bureau was in charge of negotiating the contentious deal. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Embraces Legoland Mania (News)
Nagoya, April 1 (Jiji Press)—Legoland Japan, an outdoor theme park featuring miniature Japanese cities made with millions of Lego bricks as well as a number of amusement rides, opened in Nagoya on Saturday. The park has seven areas: Factory, Bricktopia ... ( read original story ...)
5 things that make Osaka Castle the city's top attraction
[Sponsored] With a number of flights linking Singapore and Osaka, Japan’s third largest city is a popular destination among Singaporean travelers. There are dozens of attractions to choose from in Osaka, but there is one place that should be on every ... ( read original story ...)
Blooming cherry blossoms help Tokyo shake off winter blues
Well today's the day. The famous cherry blossom trees are officially in full bloom in Tokyo. Analysis and speculation about the cherry blossoms starts in Japan in January. At that time, it's just a tantalising, mid-winter discussion, when we all dream ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the weird and wonderful world of Tokyo where people in cosplay mix with flag-waving nationalists and a man wanders around with a giant turtle
INCREDIBLE pictures show life inside the weird and wonderful city of Tokyo, where people in cosplay mix with flag-waving nationalists and a man wanders around carrying a giant turtle. Japan’s capital is a bustling metropolis of millions of people where ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures rebound from 4-mth low as yen loses ground
FUNDAMENTALS * The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for September ... For the top stories in the rubber market and other news, click or MARKET NEWS * The dollar regained some traction against the yen in Asian trade, but remained under pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossoms herald arrival of spring
Crowds of tourists and residents set off a flurry of selfie sticks and mobile phones in Tokyo's Ueno Park on Tuesday, as they flocked to enjoy the cherry blossoms marking the start of spring. Japan had announced the season would start on March 21 with the ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches missile into Sea of Japan
North Korea has launched a KN-15 missile from its eastern coast into the Sea of Japan, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The test comes just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Florida, during which North Korea is ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean ballistic missile fired into the Sea of Japan
North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile from its eastern port of Sinpo into the Sea of Japan. South Korea's defence ministry said the missile flew about 60km (40 miles). It is the latest in a series of tests which the North says is peaceful but the ... ( read original story ...)
Adtech company AdAsia Holdings raises US$12M, has eyes set toward IPO
AdAsia has been planning to IPO from day one, and plans to list in either Hong Kong or Tokyo by 2019 AdAsia Holdings, a Singaporean advertising technology startup announced today it has raised a US$12 million Series A from JAFCO Asia. The deal is one of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's service sector expands at strongest pace in 19 months in March – PMI
TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Activity in Japan's services sector expanded at the fastest pace in 19 months in March as oustanding business improved, allowing companies to charge more for their goods, a private survey showed on Wednesday. The Markit/Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet allows schools to study banned imperial order
Abe, who has praised Kagoike, has denied making a donation, which is not illegal, or influencing the property sale. Kagoike is among many Japanese conservatives who have tried to reinstate the imperial rescript. Defense Minister Tomomi Inada told a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas buys into two US IPP projects
Japan’s Osaka Gas Co. has acquired significant stakes in two independent power producer (IPP) projects in the US as part of efforts to treble generation capacity by March 2031. The two IPP projects are the 1,050-MW Fairview gas-fired combined cycle power ... ( read original story ...)
Obstacles litter Tokyo's path to becoming a global financial hub
TOKYO -- Deeply ingrained industry practices that turn off foreign asset managers could hamper the Japanese capital's transformation into an international financial hub as envisioned by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been ... ( read original story ...)