SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in described Japan's wartime use of "comfort women" as a "crime against humanity" on Thursday in some of his strongest comments yet, sparking an immediate protest from his key ally in containing North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Locals wow on world snow sculpting stage
The Team Tetonia snow sculptors, after taking first place at Driggs Snowscapes, traveled to Japan last month to compete in the International Snow Sculpture Contest at the Sapporo Snow Festival. Sculptor Natalie Clark, who has a studio in the old church in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan drugstore stocks slide as growing expenses spook investors
Fifteen big drugstore operators on average have underperformed the retailer subindex of the Nikkei Stock Average since the end of ... drugstore sales rose 6% on the year to around 6.49 trillion yen in Japan, according to the Japan Association of Chain ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb CEO says ‘home sharing is here to stay’ in Japan
and this is basically saying home sharing is here to stay," the co-founder of the world's biggest home-sharing marketplace told The Nikkei in a recent interview. "I think this is going to be incredibly important for the Japanese economy," he added ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at near 2-week low; weak euro hits precision equipment cos
The broader Topix declined 1.6 per cent to 1,740.20. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a near two-week low on Thursday as sentiment was hit by a rout in Wall Street overnight, while the euro's weakness against the yen hit companies such as ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean businesses join curling craze
And so a marketing campaign was born. Budget carrier Tway Air is giving away 200 round-trip tickets to Nagoya, Japan, to people named Yeong-mi. Hundreds have left a comment on the airline’s website identifying themselves as Oh Yeong-mi, Cho Yeong-mi ... ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Tokyo? A Guide to All Areas and Their Accommodations
Available at each major area of Tokyo and offers diverse choices, from famous international to Japanese hotel chains. ・ A reasonably-priced choice for business travelers. Recommended for tourists who primarily look for a place to sleep. ・ Most business ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Banking Group SBI Postpones Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch
Japanese financial services giant SBI Group has delayed the launch of its cryptocurrency exchange after determining it had to further strengthen security measures. In an announcement this week, the SBI group confirmed the postponement of the launch of its ... ( read original story ...)
eBay re-enters Japan e-commerce market with Giosis acquisition
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- eBay announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy the Japan business of Singapore-based online shopping site operator Giosis for a reported $700 million. The U.S. e-commerce company will purchase the assets of Qoo10's online shopping ... ( read original story ...)
A glimpse into Japan’s ‘earthquake diplomacy’
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the eastern Taiwanese city of Hualien and killed 17 people in early February, has sparked heated diplomatic disputes between Beijing and Taipei as well as between Beijing and Tokyo. Almost immediately after the ... ( read original story ...)
Where to stay in Tokyo – Tokyo Forum
It's also faster to get to Tokyo Station from Shinjuku if you're taking Shinkansen ... Tall buildings are in West Shinjuku which is a business district. Even in West Shinjuku near the Station, where Keio is located, there are tons of restaurants, bars ... ( read original story ...)
Business Interruption Fund spotlight: Little Tokyo Cosmetics
Little Tokyo Cosmetics is located in the Little Tokyo area of the Regional Connector at the entrance to the historic Japanese Village Plaza on 2nd Street. It was established in 1991 by Shinataro Shiono, who owns and operates the business along with his ... ( read original story ...)
Futuristic superheroes picked as Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited mascot ... raked in $8.8 million last year for local businesses selling branded products. - Big business - Twelve-year-old Miyu Kawa from the school where the winner was unveiled on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus-Japan cooperation in humanitarian affairs praised
MINSK, 28 February (BelTA) – Belarus-Japan cooperation in humanitarian affairs is effective, BelTA learned from Valery Skakun, Director of the Humanitarian Affairs Department of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate. The point of view was ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgages for properties with Japanese knotweed
Buying a property can be a fraught experience, and your dream home can quickly become a nightmare with two words - Japanese knotweed. The UK's most common plant pest has been scuppering house sales for decades now, and it has inspired fear in the heart ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.2 mag strikes near Hakodate in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.2 (ml/mb) strikes 62 kilometers (39 miles) from Hakodate in Japan on Monday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact location of earthquake, 141.4714° East, 41 ... ( read original story ...)