Kenji Kusunoki still does not know how to go about rebuilding his life after his izakaya (pub) was completely destroyed in the powerful earthquake that hit central Japan one month ago, taking the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s office market could be ‘challenging’ in 2024: Savills
Many properties will likely face increased competition for tenants. According to Savills, the Japanese economy and society have largely returned to a state of normalcy throughout 2023. Although hybrid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s small cohort of listed firms led by women
Japan Airlines' incoming president Mitsuko Tottori joins a sparse cohort of female executives leading Japanese firms. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Hana Kuma launched with a number of projects, including the New York Times op-doc Mink!, from director Ben Proudfoot, about Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress, and the author and ... ( read original story ...)
Another Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?
The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes. ( read original story ...)
Business groups from US, Europe and Japan push back on Biden LNG permit pause
The pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications implemented by the Biden administration has sparked pushback from leading business groups in the U.S., Europe and Japan.In a letter ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials raid Toyota group plant after company admits cheating on engine testing
The latest problem affects models sold in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, but not in North America. ( read original story ...)
Japanese officials raid Toyota group plant to investigate claims of cheating on tests
Japanese transport officials raided the plant of a Toyota group company on Tuesday to investigate cheating on engine testing, as the company reported it kept its status as the world’s top car maker in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan worried US pause of LNG export approvals may delay new projects
Japan, the world's second-biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is concerned that a temporary suspension of U.S. export permits may delay the launch of new LNG facilities in the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
A group of Japanese citizens launches a lawsuit against the police to stop alleged racial profiling
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, launched a civil lawsuit against the country’s police on Monday, accusing the authorities of racial profiling and discrimination and ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how fans can fly Swiftly from Tokyo to the Super Bowl in Vegas
Is it possible to attend Taylor Swift's concert in Tokyo and still make it to the Super Bowl on time? Yes, if you know which flights to book. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to expect from Osaka Gas’s earnings
Osaka Gas is reporting latest earnings on January 30. Wall Street predict expect Osaka Gas will release earnings per share of ¥32.00. Track Osaka Gas stock price in real-time ahead here. Osaka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese citizens group sues police on allegations of racial profiling and discrimination
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, have filed a civil lawsuit against Japan's police, alleging racial profiling and discrimination. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aeon in exclusive talks to buy Tsuruha stake from Oasis
Oasis and Aeon each have about a 13% holding in Tsuruha. An increase in Aeon's stake would add to its drugstore business, a key growth driver for the firm. In the same sector it holds 51% of Welcia ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Tokyo Metro to go public as Japan seeks to reap benefits of soaring stock market
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Tokyo Metro Co ... posted net profit of 24.2 billion yen in the April-September period on sales of 40.4 billion yen. Investor's Business Daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders return to China seeking to boost cooperation
A delegation of about 200 Japanese business leaders and CEOs returned to China this week in their first visit since 2019 as they sought to bolster economic relations in the face of geopolitical ... ( read original story ...)