Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i names new CEO, announces restructuring
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, announced a change of CEO and plans to restructure its business in the face of a $47 billion foreign takeover bid. ( read original story ...)
Former Fukushima plant worker continues caring for pets left behind
The 62-year-old was driven by a sense of responsibility for the pets being abandoned as “it came about because of the meltdown at our plant.” ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven owner plans IPO of U.S. convenience store subsidiary
TOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings has decided to hold an initial public offering of its wholly owned U.S. convenience store subsidiary, 7-Eleven Inc. (SEI), after 2026, Nikkei has learned.
Japan’s Seven & i set to announce new CEO and restructuring plan, say sources
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, is expected to announce on Thursday a change of CEO and plans to restructure its business, sources said, in the face ...
Yokohama Tire Becomes Official Tire for Mustang Cup Racing Series
Each 500-hp Ford performance-engineered Mustang Dark Horse R will run on Yokohama's ADVAN A005 slicks or A006 wet racing tires. ( read original story ...)
Japan Shinkansen lines suspended after train cars decouple on Tokyo tracks
In September, a bullet train service made an emergency stop after two linked trains uncoupled. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hillhouse Investment looking to invest up to $2 billion annually in Japan
Hillhouse Investment is looking to invest $1 billion to $2 billion annually in Japan and roughly double its headcount in the East Asian country, an executive at the firm told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
How to Start a Business in Japan On a Work Visa
Want to know how to start a business in Japan while working a full-time job? First, you’ll need to secure the right visa (especially if you plan on hiring employees and scaling your business). In most ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka loses to Camila Osorio in first round at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her from the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
INDIAN WELLS, California - Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Mie Pref. booth staff to greet visitors in ninja-themed uniforms
Staff at Mie Prefecture's booth at the 2025 World Expo set to begin in Osaka on April 13 will greet visitors wearing ninja-themed outfits to dr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i expected to announce new CEO, restructuring plan
Seven & i Holdings , the Japanese operator of the global 7-Eleven convenience store chain, is expected to announce a leadership change on Thursday and plans to restructure its business as it faces a ... ( read original story ...)
Global aluminium producer seeks Q2 premium of $260/T from Japan buyers, sources say
A global aluminium producer has sought a premium of $260 per metric ton from Japanese buyers for April-June primary metal shipments, up 14% from the current quarter, two sources directly involved in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo braces for Trump trade war fallout — Suntory and Sony scramble to build up US supplies
US president Donald Trump stated Monday that "Japan, China, and other places are killing their currency," calling the practice "unfair" and fueling concern ...
Japan’s 10-year bond yield reaches highest since June 2009
JAPAN’S 10-year government bond yield reaches its highest since June 2009 at 1.5 per cent as German bunds suffered their worst sell-off since the months following the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read ...