Asian shares rose on Wednesday, led by a 2 percent gain in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after U.S. stocks rallied for a second straight day on Tuesday, blunting the blow from what’s been a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center
Tokyo’s aging Tsukiji Fish Market closed down and its wholesale operations relocated to the Toyosu district of the city. This wasn’t because Tsukiji was a bad location, however. If anything, the ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan antitrust sanctions vs. Google signal IT giants’ dominance must be tamed
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has hit U.S. IT giant Google LLC with administrative sanctions on suspicion of violating antitrust laws by obst ... ( read original story ...)
Doctor in Japan warns of ‘spring fatigue’ that can worsen as business year starts
As the new fiscal year gets underway in Japan and people dive into unfamiliar environments with enthusiasm, a mental health clinic doctor is ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean cafe Hollys readies first Japanese outpost in Osaka
OSAKA -- South Korean cafe chain Hollys opens its first Japanese location next week in Osaka, hoping to use a popular destination among South Korean tourists as a springboard for further expansion. ( read original story ...)
Euro at highest to yen since 2008, markets nervy over Tokyo stepping in
THE yen hit multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday (Apr 23), keeping investors on heightened intervention watch ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan meeting, while dovish policy ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise slightly before earnings season
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Tuesday as investors picked up recently battered technology and other issues amid caution before earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys to open 1st overseas outlet in Japan next month
Hollys, the coffee business unit of South Korea's KG Group, said Tuesday it will open its first overseas outlet in Japan next month as part of its expansion strategy. Hollys has set up a business ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised to extend gains ahead of business activity figures from around the region
Purchasing managers index figures will be announced by S&P Global for Australia, Japan and India for March, as well as inflation figures for Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to work with counterparts on excessive FX moves, says finance minister
Japanese authorities will work closely with overseas counterparts to deal with excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday."We are watching ... ( read original story ...)
Once again, business bumps ethics off the Olympic podium
The main reason the Tokyo Games happened was that so much money had been spent ... Priority No. 1 – the Olympic business. Priority No. 2 – the Olympic ideals. They picked money over fairness. It’s ... ( read original story ...)
Latham Adds Experienced M&A Partner in Tokyo
Yohei Nakagawa brings significant experience advising Japanese and international companies on complex outbound and inbound transactions. ( read original story ...)
Japan to create a 1-trillion-yen fund to bolster space business
Setting its sights on becoming a key player in the global space industry, Japan will set up a 1-trillion-yen ($6.47 billion) fund to achieve that goal. ( read original story ...)
Lisa from BLACKPINK and Alleged Beau Frédéric Arnault Captured Together in Tokyo
On the evening of April 20th, a Chinese media outlet suddenly released dating photos of BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault in Japan recently this month. The photos are known ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese auto giant Nissan cuts sales, profit forecasts
Japanese auto giant Nissan said Friday it had lowered its sales and profit forecasts for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, citing higher costs. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shopping guide: The best malls and streets to shop for every kind of product
From Tokyo shopping malls to shopping streets, read our handy guide below to find out the best places for shopping in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)