Aman Resorts’ first Janu hotel in Tokyo’s luxe Azabudai Hills costs half as much as its upmarket sibling. Here’s an exclusive first look inside ... ( read original story ...)
Suicide of worker sent to Thailand by Japan’s Hitachi Zosen deemed work-related accident
An Osaka labor inspection standards office has recognized the 2021 suicide of an employee of major machinery manufacturer Hitachi Zosen Corp. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s space agency, Mitsubishi to create space business
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said that in a market dominated by Space X they aim to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket ... ( read original story ...)
Complaints against foreign go-kart drivers increase in Tokyo
During the pandemic, Japan closed its borders to international travel, which meant go-kart operators in Tokyo, who usually lead fleets of foreign visitors down public roads, found themselves without ... ( read original story ...)
The 38 Essential Osaka Restaurants
Less stuffy than Tokyo and less dainty than Kyoto, Osaka’s culinary scene demands visitors dive headfirst into indulgence — or as the locals say, kuidaore, “eat yourself to ruin.” ... ( read original story ...)
How Japanese CEOs Continue To Lead With Empathy And Sacrifice
Explore how Japanese CEOs prioritize empathy and sacrifice, from Akagi Nyugyo's apology for a price hike to Nintendo and airline execs' pay cuts. ( read original story ...)
Japan drug maker recalling supplements after reports of kidney, other health damage
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. announced on March 22 that there have been reports of kidney disorders and other health damage among those who i・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Seibu considers sale of Tokyo office building for $2 billion, sources say
Required yields on prime commercial properties in Tokyo central business districts are as low as 3%, falling short of what is generally expected as cost of capital for listed companies. Seibu sold ... ( read original story ...)
All About Rapper Cordae, Naomi Osaka’s Boyfriend and Daughter Shai’s Dad
Naomi Osaka secured her third Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open when she defeated Victoria Azarenka. It was a major career milestone for the then-22-year-old tennis star, a moment witnessed by both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports grow for a third month as trade deficit sinks to $2.5 billion
Japan's exports have risen 7.8% in February, as shipments continued to expand in cars and electrical machinery. ( read original story ...)
Reuters Tankan indicates business confidence in Japanese economy is improving
Confidence at big Japanese companies rebounded to a three-month high in March, and the service-sector mood rose to a seven-month high, a Reuters poll showed, in a sign businesses are growing more ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japan firms expect BOJ to increase rates towards 0.25% this year: Reuters Poll
The majority of Japanese firms expect the central bank to lift interest rates further this year, with many looking to front-load capital spending before lending costs rise, a Reuters survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
The Executive Centre Unveils its Newest Centre at JP Tower in Tokyo, Japan
The Executive Centre ("TEC"), the leading premium flexible workspace provider that serves more than 47,000 Members in 34 cities across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, announces the grand opening of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Groups Welcome BOJ’s First Rate Hike in 17 Years
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan has made "the appropriate policy decision at the appropriate time", the head of Japan's biggest business lobby said, welcoming Governor Kazuo Ueda's move to hike ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ends negative interest rate policy in historic pivot
The Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy on Tuesday, marking a historic shift away from an aggressive monetary easing program that had been implemented to fight chronic deflation. ( read original story ...)
As millions sit empty, ‘vacant home insurance’ started by Tokyo nonprofit
TOKYO -- A nonprofit organization here that provides management services for empty houses and land has launched a "vacant house insurance" program that addresses the concerns of empty house owners, ... ( read original story ...)