Open in March 2017, midi HOTEL offers accommodation in Osaka, 1 km from Namba CITY shopping mall. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. FP HOTELS South-Namba is set in Osaka, 500 m from Tsutenkaku. Guests can ... ( read original story ...)
EU-Japan deal ‘can boost Irish exports’
Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50pc from the current 38.5pc between August 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, files for IPO
Tokyo-based Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market with plans to offer 50,000 shares for public ... ( read original story ...)
8 crazy ways Japan is coping with its demographic time bomb
Japan's population is falling faster than ever before. Burdened by a low fertility rate and widespread aging, Japan is losing its young people who can perform everyday jobs. Economists call situations like these "demographic time bombs," since they create ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke partners with Aphria to launch medical cannabis
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 10, 2017) - Tokyo Smoke breaks ground by introducing four medical cannabis strains in collaboration with Aphria Inc., one of Canada's largest licensed producers of medical marijuana. This is the first time a Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Magnitude 4.9 quake hits Tokyo, no threat of tsunami
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Tokyo area on Thursday, the Meteorological Agency of Japan said. However, the authorities did not issue any tsunami warning. According to the agency, the quake was centred in northwestern Chiba prefecture, east to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
China Airlines Regional Business Class Review Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX) A330
China Airlines operates an A330 daily from Taipei to Osaka, which I flew for this review. The airline has a pretty decent regional network; it’s no Dragonair but it reaches most cities across the region at least once a day. The two airports are just ... ( read original story ...)
Want to Fly Business Class to Osaka or New York? This Promotion Could Help You Do Just That
Singaporeans reportedly work the longest hours in the world. But we also travel so often that Bangkok is now introducing passport scanners for us. Can’t blame us right? With all that hard work, everyone needs a timeout. You work hard, you play hard. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves missile defence system into central Tokyo as people rush to buy bomb shelters and US citizens in Hawaii are told to prepare for a nuclear attack… but South …
This will involved firing four Hwasong-12 missiles over Japan and into waters near the tiny US island, officials claimed. Tokyo, which has in the past warned it would shoot down any North Korean missiles that threaten its territory, responded that it could ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges down ahead of holiday as investors warily eye North Korea
as investors kept a wary watch on tension over North Korea ahead of Japan's long weekend. The Nikkei finished down 8.97 points, or 0.1 percent, at 19,729.74, erasing early morning gains. The benchmark index tumbled 1.3 percent on Wednesday to hit the ... ( read original story ...)
Ireland to benefit from EU-Japan trade deal – Kelly
More trade means more jobs," added Mr Kelly. Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will ... ( read original story ...)
Pliskova reaches Rogers Cup quarters after Osaka retires
TORONTO (Reuters) - Karolina Pliskova continued to settle in to her new role as world number one, moving into the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup when Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Thursday. The 19-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Pliskova into quarters after Osaka retires
But Osaka would not be rattled, matching the lanky Czech shot-for-shot in a gripping second set then dominating the tiebreak 7-4 to level the match. During the changeover Osaka told her coach that she was feeling discomfort and was told that if the pain ... ( read original story ...)
Pliskova into Toronto quarters as Osaka retires
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - World number one Karolina Pliskova advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA Toronto hardcourt tournament on Thursday as opponent Naomi Osaka abandoned due to a muscle injury. After taking the first set, Czech top seed Pliskova was ... ( read original story ...)
Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova reaches quarter-finals at Rogers Cup
TORONTO — Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka was brimming with confidence after taking a set off the world's top-ranked women's tennis player on Thursday at the Rogers Cup. Any hope of completing a major upset over Karolina Pliskova was dashed moments later. ( read original story ...)
Halifax school only Canadian finalist in global video contest in Japan
It was an experience of a lifetime for a Grade 5 student from Halifax who flew to Japan and back with her teacher to represent not only her school and province but Canada in the Kid Witness News video finals. Hannah Daley, 11, travelled to Tokyo late last ... ( read original story ...)