After vocal opposition from Japan Tobacco (JT) and small business owners, however, the ministry bowed to public pressure and relaxed some of the rules. The new proposal, to be submitted to Parliament in June, now excludes establishments less than 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese social entrepreneur Hinako Ono invests in Philippines’s human capital
The experience has convinced her that she wants to return to the Philippines as soon as she finishes her studies in Japan and to set up her own social enterprise: “The fact that I really do not like many aspects of business, such as accounting and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Making Changes to Mileage Bank Award Program
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Last night, Japan Airlines (JAL) sent an ... ( read original story ...)
Entrepreneurs use their diseases as springboard for business success
The CC Japan, a magazine the company publishes every two months ... He said the downside of running a business entirely staffed by people who are also patients was it could sometimes lead to a situation where nobody sympathizes with you even when you ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Earthquake Simulators Shake You Out Of Complacency
Big earthquakes happen infrequently enough in the Northwest that people can be lulled into complacency. That’s not the case in Japan. Most large Japanese cities have at least one disaster training center, where people can learn in realistic simulators ... ( read original story ...)
Halep Edges Osaka Again in Miami Opener
MIAMI, FL, USA-- Taken to the brink for the second time in this matchup, No.3 seed Simona Halep again emerged victorious over rising Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. "It's really important that I ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Season 3 News and Update: Anime's Upcoming Run Canceled?
"Tokyo Ghoul" has got anime fans amped up. Earlier, reports of "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 being canceled were coming in. However, recent "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 rumors suggest that the series will be back. Kevin Hamric, Viz Media's Senior Director of Sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese skittish on EEC outlays
Jetro Bangkok conducts a survey every six months on the business sentiment of Japanese investors in Thailand as well as potential investors. "Over 50% of survey respondents said they will expand their investment in Thailand," said Mr Mitsumata referring to ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nagoya University student sentenced to life for murder, poisoning bids
NAGOYA – A 21-year-old former Nagoya University student was sentenced Friday to life in prison for the 2014 murder of an elderly woman and attempts to kill a boy and girl while she was in high school. In handing down the ruling sought by prosecutors, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hitachi Zosen: Start of Kompogas Business in the U.S.
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hitachi Zosen Corporation (TOKYO:7004) has announced that Hitachi Zosen Corporation (HZC) is to start first Kompogas business in the U.S. jointly with Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI), its wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in EPC ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Super-Compact EV Drives Car Sharing Service in City of Yokohama
“Choimobi Yokohama,” a round-trip car-sharing service, made possible by the Nissan Motor Corporation and the City of Yokohama, makes traveling around Yokohama easier and much more adorable. The Nissan New Mobility Concept car, a pint-sized electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Aso: G20 shared need for free trade
TOKYO The Group of 20 major economies, including the United States, agreed on the importance of free trade at a finance leaders' gathering in Baden Baden, Germany, last week, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday. "It's true some countries ... ( read original story ...)
Saitama cops: Osaka chef released dozens of cockroaches during concert
Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested a chef from Osaka for allegedly releasing dozens of live cockroaches during an anime song concert at an arena last year, reports TBS News (Mar. 23). On the evening of August 28, Kazuyuki Kawatani, a 33-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise further on pause in yen’s advance
Stocks gained further ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, as investors stepped up buybacks in view of a pause in the yen’s recent upsurge. The 225-issue Nikkei average climbed 177.22 points, or 0.93 percent, to end at 19,262.53. On Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Putting Tokyo fashion week on the map
For years headquartered in dull but convenient shopping malls, Tokyo Fashion Week has always been a poor cousin to the artistry of Paris or the commercial dynamism of New York. But this season a growing number of designers are branching out in search of ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel boom inflating central Tokyo land prices
With hotel companies buying up properties at lofty prices, condo prices in central Tokyo are also surging. "There is no longer any property we can buy in central Tokyo," says a top official at a real estate investment trust managing company. According to ... ( read original story ...)