Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday after Wall Street fell for the first time in 2018 the previous day, while a strong yen weighed on sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.58 percent or 137.89 points to 23,650.31 in early trade while the ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Tokyo Tips, According to Our Readers
Literally this takes you to all the largest urban centers of Japan. As a foreigner, Tokyo kind of eases you in to Japan. It’s easy to get around and it seemed like every business/restaurant had English speakers on staff or English menus available. ( read original story ...)
50-year-old pro soccer player extends contract for 33rd season
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- One of the longest careers in soccer has been extended after 50-year-old striker Kazuyoshi Miura renewed his contract with second-division J-League club Yokohama FC on Thursday. Miura, who will turn 51 on Feb. 26, will enter his 33rd ... ( read original story ...)
W Hotels Worldwide announces signing of W Osaka, slated to open in 2021
First W in Japan Slated to Open in Osaka, the Country’s Second Largest Metropolis NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — W is about to rise up in the Land of the Rising Sun. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announced the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Promotes Charm Overseas
TOKYO, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) started a campaign on Jan 1 to promote Tokyo's charm overseas and spread the image of the capital city of Japan as a tourist destination worldwide. TMG, in a statement, said the campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Property Gallery
See multiple new property from Japan's most renowned developers, together with market information and related services. HJ Real Estate specialises in Japanese property and this event is for anyone interested in owning a luxury home or investing in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Nishinoomote in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Nishinoomote in Japan on Thursday. The temblor was picked up at 09:48:27 / 9:48 am (local time epicenter). Exact location of earthquake, 131.838° East, 30.6639° North, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes encourage the movement of carbon from the shallows to the deep ocean
Jan. 10 (UPI) --New analysis of a sediment core from the Japan Trench suggests earthquakes play a key role in driving the deep ocean's carbon cycle. The analysis was made possible by a new technique for radio carbon dating deep ocean sediments. Traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5.1 mag was detected near Hirara in Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 187 km SE of Hirara, Japan (116 miles). The temblor was reported at 08:43:40 / 8:43 am (local time epicenter). Exact location, longitude 126.715° East, latitude 23.731° North, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Residents Line Up for Quality Award Winning Chinese Rice Bran Oil
TOKYO, Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Arawana Rice Bran Oil from China made its debut recently in Japan's popular import supermarket "il gusto Dolce Vita", attracting hundreds of shoppers lining up. Arawana announced its entry into the Japanese market with ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama To Sponsor GenRight Off-Road Race Team
GenRight Off Road has a new tire sponsor—last year it was Falken and this year it’s Yokohama. The Simi Valley, California–based GenRight Off Road team will be competing in the 2018 Ultra4 Series. GenRight makes top-notch Jeep parts and accessories ... ( read original story ...)
W Hotels Worldwide to Open First Japan Property in 2021
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the signing of W Osaka, slated to open in 2021. Owned by Sekisui House, a long-standing partner of Marriott International, this opening will be the first-ever W Hotel in Japan. The 27-floor hotel will offer 337 guestrooms ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign hotel chains race to tap tourism boom in Japan
A rendering of the hotel that Marriott International plans to open in Osaka in 2021, its first upmarket W brand property in Japan. As a global hotel brand, Marriott International cannot afford to miss the great opportunity arising from the sharp growth of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s journey to budget surplus gets 2 years longer
TOKYO -- Japan's goal of reaching a primary budget surplus, a measure that excludes debt service costs, is new expected to recede to fiscal 2027 as Shinzo Abe's government seeks to divert tax revenue meant to reduce borrowing to social programs. ( read original story ...)
First W Hotel in Japan to Open 2021 in Osaka
W Osaka will bring 337 guestrooms, including 35 Suites, two WOW Suites and one EWOW Suite (the brand’s take on the Presidential Suite) to the city. The hotel will feature multiple dining and craft cocktail concepts including the WOO Bar and a second bar ... ( read original story ...)
Slammed Pandem Ford Raptor Drops at 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon
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