Central Pacific Bank recently announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tokyo Star Bank Co., Ltd. regarding a new business alliance serving as a bridge between Japan and Hawaii. "CPB ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start releasing Fukushima plant’s treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday
The Japanese government treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan have a little less appetite for U.S. Treasurys
In Japan, currency also plays a role in reduced appetite for U.S. Treasurys. The yen is at a decades low, and some investors think it might rise as interest rates rise in Japan. If the currency does ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt makes final plea to gain fisheries’ understanding for Fukushima plant water release
Japanese government officials sought understanding from fisheries groups for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea and pledged to support ... ( read original story ...)
Brooklyn Park Mayor Taking Japanese Business Trip with Governor
Gov. Tim Walz invited Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston to attend the Midwest U.S. Japan Association Conference in Osaka this September. ( read original story ...)
We stuffed Carlos Ghosn into a 3-ft box to escape Japan: He still owes us $1m
Mike Taylor and his son helped an auto executive escape from precarious circumstances in Japan. The exec found freedom. They found jail terms and hefty legal bills. ( read original story ...)
Funai Microfluidic Solutions relocates from Japan to Lexington
Funai Microfluidic Solutions (FMS) recently relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington, Kentucky, from Osaka, Japan. A high-tech company recently relocated its business unit headquarters to ... ( read original story ...)
SMALL BUSINESS SUMMER: Tokyo 1
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Tokyo 1 is located at 3211 W. Wadley Ave. in Midland. They are open Monday through Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm. Their phone number is (432) 247-1582, and they offer dine ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s most famous video rental shop is shutting down
As you step out of Shibuya Station and into the world-famous Shibuya Scramble intersection, one of the first things that’ll draw your eyes is the massive video billboard on the QFront skyscraper. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company relocates headquarters to Lexington
State and local leaders cut the ribbon on Monday as an official announcement of Funai Microfluidics Solutions’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Lexington. ( read original story ...)
Denso to Establish a New Office in Tokyo
Denso is continuing to enhance its presence in the Greater Tokyo area, which will open in May 2024 and be home to sales, R&D and more. ( read original story ...)
Microfluidic Solutions leaders celebrate its relocation of headquarters to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Funai Microfluidic Solutions (FMS) celebrates the high-tech company’s recent relocation of its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan. Mike Marra, chief technology ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Lan closes Nintendo Osaka, Universal Studios Japan, and Ghibli Park
Due to the impact of the approaching Typhoon Lan, Ghibli Park, Universal Studios Japan, and Nintendo Osaka will all be closed August 15. ( read original story ...)
Editors’ Choice: 10 Unique Things Worth Buying in the Tokyo Area
Tokyo, the bustling metropolis of Japan, is renowned for its vibrant and diverse shopping scene. From traditional crafts to quirky and innovative creations, the city offers a treasure trove of unique ... ( read original story ...)
Signal: job themes decline in aerospace and defence except in Japan
GlobalData indicates a decline in job themes across the whole sector, except for an upturn in Japan’s macroeconomic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Weak yen gives Japan’s automakers temporary relief from China pain
TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japanese automakers are getting much-needed cover from ... For instance, Toyota has stuck to its forecast for an average exchange rate of 125 to the dollar this business year ... ( read original story ...)