TOKYO -- As the Japanese government seeks to open up more homes to paying customers looking for a place to lodge, the private sector is already busy carving out a place in the developing home-sharing economy. Japan has led the world when it comes to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor warns of spiralling 2020 Olympics costs
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo's governor has warned that the bill for the city's 2020 Olympics could yet spiral out of control despite exhaustive efforts to rein in runaway costs. Governor Yuriko Koike said there was still a danger of costs reaching an eye-watering ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall by break, despite Wall St record
Tokyo stocks lost early gains to end Wednesday morning's session ... Toyota slipped 0.12 percent to 6,470 yen and banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial was down 0.23 percent at 772.2 yen. But Toshiba soared nearly 12 percent to 205.2 yen on expectations ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Olympic leader backs Sapporo for Winter Games bid
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) " Asia's Olympic leader thinks the continent could stage a third consecutive Winter Games and Sapporo would be an ideal location. Olympic Council of Asian president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah said Sapporo has all the facilities ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 21
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 5 - - 17-Mar 319.4 46 314.5 8 17-Apr 311.4 99 307.3 32 17-May 305.6 266 301.2 94 17-Jun 298.3 1034 ... ( read original story ...)
Sands' Adelson Sees Japan as Ultimate Business Opportunity
Japan is the ultimate business opportunity for Las Vegas Sands Corp., said its billionaire chairman as he envisions an integrated resort that would attract convention tourism and boast a record number of slot machines. “Singapore was a warm-up to this ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ambassador visits Manchester to discuss trade links
The visit from Koji Tsuruoka aims to celebrate the region’s relationship with Japan, whilst showcasing Greater Manchester as an investment and business destination for Japanese investors, especially in the areas of science, innovation, infrastructure and ... ( read original story ...)
Round-the-clock service dying out in Japan amid labor shortage
Straight after, the Skylark Group, a pioneer in the family restaurant business in Japan shut 310 outlets overnight, leaving 100 to stay open around the clock. One of the reasons for the shut-down is Japan’s aging society with fewer students as key ... ( read original story ...)
English teacher pleads guilty in Japan financial fraud case
The indictment said Mikaele is from Waimanalo, Hawaii. In court, defence attorney Steve Cedillos said Mikaele travels between Hawaii and Japan, where he and his wife run a concert promotion business. Sentencing is scheduled for June 7, but Cedillos said ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Guilty plea in Japan financial fraud case
Cedillos says Mikaele travels between Hawaii and Japan, where he and his wife run a concert promotion business. 10:20 a.m. A Hawaii man who taught English at a well-known chain of foreign language schools in Japan is expected to plead guilty to defrauding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan department stores log record duty-free sales in January, topping ¥21 billion
Japanese department stores posted a record ¥21.7 billion in sales of duty-free goods to foreign visitors in January, industry data showed Tuesday. Sales of such items rose 24.8 percent from a year before on a same-store basis, the Japan Department Stores ... ( read original story ...)
Why being a Yakuza gang member isn't illegal in Japan
Japan's organised crime syndicates, the Yakuza, are estimated to earn billions every year from loan-sharking, real-estate scams, drugs and protection. Some members have moved on from traditional activities to harder-to-detect financial crimes. One ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kindergarten apologises after possible hate-speech comment
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - A Japanese kindergarten that has ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife, Akie, has apologised over online comments that domestic media described as possible hate speech against Koreans and Chinese people. The private Tsukamoto ... ( read original story ...)
Guide to Reading Japanese Place Names: With Kanji and Examples
中央区 (Chuo-ku): Central Ward, one of the central wards in Tokyo and Osaka. 中区 (Naka-ku): Central Ward in Yokohama and Nagoya. 中央線 (JR Chūō Line): The Central Line that runs east-west through Tokyo and the western suburbs. 中目黒 (Naka ... ( read original story ...)
Astro Japan Property : Interim Financial Report of Stapled Company
Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) earlier today announced its half year results to 31 December 2016 and released the Appendix 4D (Half Year Report) and the Interim Financial Report covering the operations of the Astro Group as a whole. In accordance ... ( read original story ...)
Continua: Telehealth Platform Saved Lives After Japan Earthquake
February 21, 2017 - A four-year study of survivors of the 2011 Japan earthquake has found that a remote monitoring platform conforming to Continua standards can reduce cardiac stress and improve long-term patient monitoring. "Study authors concluded that D ... ( read original story ...)