a project member and University of Tokyo professor specialising in intellectual property law, told Efe news. Technological progress and diversification of applications have resulted in more patent infringement disputes worldwide, raising the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Cuts Bond Purchases Third Time in June
The Bank of Japan reduced debt purchases for a third time in June, taking advantage of the recent stability in bond yields and the yen. The BOJ lowered buying in the five-to-10 year segment by 20 billion yen ($181 million) to 410 billion yen at a regular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bills to ratify trans-Pacific trade deal
TOKYO -- Japan's parliament passed bills ratifying a comprehensive trans-Pacific trade deal on Friday, paving the way for the pact to take effect, which its backers say will create a "trade deal for the 21st century." With ratification complete ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Yokohama and Nagoya
Japan is starting up ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at the ports of Yokohama and Nagoya, as it works with Singapore for both countries to become hubs for LNG re-fuelling. Speaking at the launch reception of the Singapore-headquartered, Japanese joint venture ... ( read original story ...)
5 surprising etiquette differences between the US and Japan
When it comes to formal business engagements, foreigners sometimes miss the mark when trying to master the Japanese bow. For instance, greetings between US officials and Japanese prime ministers have occasionally sparked controversy, according to Reuters. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises
TOKYO — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is trying to assuage an Asian ally’s worries about America’s commitment to the region amid the ongoing denuclearization negotiations with North Korea. Mattis met Friday with Japanese Defense Minister ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian shares mixed on trade conflict uncertainty
TOKYO— Asian shares were mixed and trading in a narrow range Friday as investors weighed how trade tensions between the U.S. and other nations might escalate. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1 percent lower to 22,265.14, while ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises
Mattis met Friday with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, who said they agreed to continue joint military exercises and reinforce the response capability of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The U.S. and Japan, he said, agreed to work with other countries ... ( read original story ...)
Language is main barrier to foreigners wanting to work in Japan
What goes into a decision to work in Japan, a country that presents significant barriers? The Nikkei Asian Review asked readers to tweet their thoughts on the matter. When asked, "What is the most significant hurdle to working in Japan as a foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on Wall Street’s advance
TOKYO, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday on buying spurred by Wall Street's advance overnight and selling based on investor consternation over ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 9:15 a.m. local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan squeezes into last 16 on disciplinary rule
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) - Japan lost 1-0 to Poland on Thursday but survived to become the only Asian side to qualify for last 16 of the World Cup in Russia — and the first team ever to progress thanks to FIFA’s new disciplinary tie-breaker rule. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest in a Quarter Century
Japan’s tightest labor market in decades just got even tighter, driving companies to hire more workers in full-time, permanent positions. That’s positive news for the Bank of Japan as it struggles to generate 2 percent inflation. Consumer prices in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s dealmakers bank on Japan to extend record first-half M&A spree
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, June 29 (Reuters) - Asia’s dealmakers are pinning their hopes on a prolonged upsurge in Japanese mega-deals to help cushion a possible slowdown in Chinese M&A and sustain the record level of transactions in the region seen in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mason stays on course for Tokyo
New Westminster-born Mike Mason is taking it one meet at a time, one high jump at a time – and admits the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is his main motivation. “At this point, I think that’s kind of a good end-game,” Mason said following Tuesday’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to lower North Korean missile guard as threat ebbs
TOKYO -- As North Korea shifts from threats to diplomacy, Japan is considering calling off a standing order to shoot down missiles and withdrawing some of the interceptors deployed in response to Pyongyang’s previous provocations. The prospect of ... ( read original story ...)
A City Full of Different Flavors: Discovering Osaka with Karaksa Hotels
Anyone who is always on the quest for a taste bud adventure would consider Osaka as one of his dream cities. Japan’s third largest city, Osaka is bursting with flavor: every street is packed with restaurants, coffee shops and drinking establishments ... ( read original story ...)