Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) booked a 0.4% drop in first-quarter profit due to a change in reporting period at an overseas subsidiary and equity-method affiliate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan, Honda to research software platform together
TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Japanese automakers Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news ... ( read original story ...)
Tourist splurge in Japan creates new headache for luxury brands
Tourists are flocking to Japan to scoop up high-end clothes and handbags at a discount thanks to the weak yen currency. Luxury goods companies like Louis Vuitton parent LVMH would rather they stayed ... ( read original story ...)
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
When people think of museums in Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno and the Edo-Tokyo in Ryogoku are often the first two that come to mind. But for those willing to venture farther out from the ... ( read original story ...)
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
When people think of museums in Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno and the Edo-Tokyo in Ryogoku are often the first two that come to mind. But for those willing to venture farther out from the ... ( read original story ...)
Business pundit shoots down high expectations for the Linear Chuo Express
Japan successfully hosted the 18th Olympiad, launched the world's then-fastest train service, the Tokaido Shinkansen, and hosted the Osaka World Exposition. Now, its mindset seems to be fixated on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron taking space in Southeast Austin for new R&D facility
Tokyo Electron has found a new home for training and its research and development operations. The news comes about six months after it landed a new North American headquarters in ... ( read original story ...)
NBCUniversal’s Paris Olympics sales beat Tokyo’s US$1.25 billion
Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal said advertising revenue for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics surpassed the record US$1.25 billion sold for the Tokyo 2020 Games. ( read original story ...)
Two luxury companies are selling big to Japanese buyers, not just to tourists taking advantage of the cheaper yen
Prada's Japan sales surged 55% in the first half of 2024, driven by local customers — despite a surge of Chinese shoppers in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Two luxury companies are selling big to Japanese buyers, not just to tourists taking advantage of the cheaper yen
Prada's Japan sales surged 55% in the first half of 2024, driven by local customers — despite a surge of Chinese shoppers in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top automaker Toyota acknowledges more certification cheating and apologizes
Toyota has reported more cases of cheating on certification tests for new models required by the Japanese government, on top of others acknowledged earlier. ( read original story ...)
Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007
The Japanese central bank increased its target policy rate to 0.25 percent, up from a range of zero to 0.1 percent. The rate was last bumped up in March, when the bank raised interest rates for the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision, China business activity data
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate and detail its plan to trim its rate of bond buying. ( read original story ...)
Japan Wanted Higher Inflation. Now It’s Here, and It Hurts.
Some suggest the weak consumption dragging on Japan’s economy is a response to the Bank of Japan’s low rates, raising fears that inflation will continue. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo can be overrated, according to someone who’s been to Japan 11 times. Here are 3 lesser-known gems to visit instead.
Tokyo can be overrated, said someone who's been to Japan 11 times. People can get more authentic food and cultural experiences elsewhere, she added. ( read original story ...)
‘Jojo’ manga artist creates new landmark at Osaka Station
OSAKA—A stained glass artwork by the creator of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” was unveiled at JR Osaka Station on July 29, intended to serve as a new landmark and meeting point. ( read original story ...)