“Osaka shares Japan’s attractions – safe ... envelope symbol to send an email to reserve/register and receive information in English. Longtime News personal finance columnist and travel writer Mike Grenby teaches journalism at Bond University ... ( read original story ...)
Lotte DF Japan expansion ‘includes Fukuoka and Osaka’
“At this point, we are planning to expand our business to many locations including Fukuoka and Osaka, however the exact location and time is not decided yet,” a Lotte source told TRBusiness. “Even though we are planning to expand our business in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches ‘telework’ campaign to ease congestion, reform work culture
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Monday launched a scheme to promote "telework ... president of the Ricoh Institute of Sustainability and Business. "The lifestyles of younger generations are changing, so firms should offer alternative work styles to maintain ... ( read original story ...)
IMF upgrades eurozone, Japan; leaves world outlook unchanged
The International Monetary Fund upgraded the economic outlook for Europe, Japan and China this year. But the fund left its forecast for global growth unchanged from an April forecast, partly because the United States is unlikely to get much help from tax ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kicks off ‘Telework Day’
Japanese commuters are being encouraged to work from home ... president of the Ricoh Institute of Sustainability and Business. But the upcoming Olympics are not the only reason for the experiment. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently introduced policies ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese start-ups generate innovation
Many venture capital funds are also getting their financial resources from banks, says Takao Fujiwara, a professor of business administration at Toyohashi University of Technology. In addition, "the Japanese government is eager to support start-ups," Mr ... ( read original story ...)
Hiroshima Television Will Disseminate the Message for Peace to the World
HIROSHIMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hiroshima Television will release English version of documentaries about the Hiroshima atomic bombing via the internet free of charge on our own website on August 6 th, 2017, an anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. ( read original story ...)
Surge in visitors to Japan attributed to S. Korean tourists
TOKYO - The surge of foreign visitors to Japan in the first half of this year to a record 13.76 million is primarily attributable to a rise in South Korean tourists, particularly those arriving on low-cost carriers. "More young (South Korean) people are ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225
The Chinese mainland indexes edged slightly higher while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index hit fresh two year highs. Japan's Nikkei slid 0.6% as investors worried about the effects of a stronger yen. Australian shares retreated 1% before bouncing back slightly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long-term rates glued to the floor
TOKYO -- For months, Japan's long-term interest rates have stayed near the floor, with the Bank of Japan buying the vast majority of government bonds as part of its ultra-aggressive monetary easing program. The central bank's extraordinary campaign to ... ( read original story ...)
United States, EU, Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia Construction Equipment Finance Market Analysis Size, Status & Forecast 2021
Qyresearchreports include new market research report "United States, EU, Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia Construction Equipment Finance Market Size, Status and Forecast 2021" to its huge collection of research reports. This report on the United ... ( read original story ...)
Japan almost finished with probe into US Navy ship collision
Japanese authorities said Monday that they were almost finished with their investigation into last month's collision between a Philippine freighter and a U.S. naval destroyer that left seven Navy sailors dead, but still haven't been given access to data ... ( read original story ...)
Abe denies abusing influence in Japan favoritism scandal
Grilled by opposition lawmakers as approval ratings for his Cabinet sink, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe repeated Monday his denials that he misused his influence to help a friend in a growing favoritism scandal. The questioning outside parliament's ... ( read original story ...)
Another Billion-Dollar Exit: Japanese Pharma Firm Buys Israeli Parkinson Therapy Developer
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation headquarters, in Doshomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-City, Osaka, Japan ... Until the sale, the stock had appreciated 230 percent from its IPO. The deal has received unanimous approval by NeuroDerm’s Board of Directors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks three-year countdown to Tokyo 2020 Games
The 2020 Games will be Japan’s first summer Olympics since the 1964 games in Tokyo. After a rocky start, organizers are gearing up to get the public more involved. (Yohei Kanasashi/Kyodo News via AP) Other events were to include traditional dancing and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe denies abusing influence in favoritism scandal
Grilled by opposition lawmakers as approval ratings for his Cabinet sink, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday repeated his denials that he misused his influence to help a friend in a growing favoritism scandal. The questioning outside parliament's ... ( read original story ...)