TOKYO -- The cost of building the venue for World Expo 2025 in Osaka is set to clock in as much as 50 billion yen ($330 million) above the last estimate in 2020, due mainly to rising prices for ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms are leaving Tokyo for the sticks
A growing number of Japanese companies are leaving Tokyo for the sticks. Last year 335 companies moved out of urban areas to the countryside, an increase of nearly 40% from 2019. The trend got a boost ... ( read original story ...)
Japan M&A Blazes Trail as Global Deals Decline
Total value of M&A transactions involving Japanese companies grew 14% year-on-year to $111 billion for the first nine months of 2023, making the country the only major market in the world that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US business leaders urge gov’ts to ensure stable chip supply
Japanese and U.S. business leaders on Wednesday urged their governments to deepen collaboration to ensure a stable supply of semicond ... ( read original story ...)
Toranomon area continues to rise as Tokyo’s business hub
With a new high-rise building set to debut on Friday, the Toranomon Hills complex located in the heart of Tokyo will see the completion of its redevelopment project operated by Mori Building after its ... ( read original story ...)
America can solve its housing crisis by following Tokyo’s example
The world's biggest city keeps right on growing — without sacrificing its quality of life. Why can't America do the same? ( read original story ...)
Japan Monopoly Authorities Approve Toho Cinemas’ Remedy for Anti-Competitive Film Booking System
At the time of the complaint, the Asahi Shimbun business newspaper mentioned ‘intimidation’ by Toho. But it did not explain in detail what it meant. Toho is Japan’s biggest industry player. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation pushes Osaka World Expo costs to $1.5bn
The expected construction cost of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has risen $300m to more than $1.5bn, reports Japanese news site NHK. ( read original story ...)
‘No benefit’: Small business owners hesitant to bring in Japan’s new invoice system
New regulations rolled out Oct. 1 now require businesses in Japan to provide invoices with tax details for every sale. The Mainichi Shimbun a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood improves, capex firm in boost to economic outlook
Japan's business sentiment improved in the third quarter, a central bank survey showed, suggesting conditions for a durable economic revival are falling into place even as a global slowdown keeps ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey. ( read original story ...)
Stars and Stripes’ newsroom in Tokyo, 1953
Stars and Stripes’ archives staff brings you this historic peek into Stars and Stripes Pacific’s newsroom at the Hardy Barracks in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tourism Is Back: What You Need To Know About Visiting In 2024
It's been just a year since Japan emerged from the pandemic and reopened its borders to international travel. Here's what you need to know before you visit Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nippon Steel shuts historic Kure plant in western Japan
As part of drastic business reforms, drawn up in response to falls in domestic steel demand, Japan's largest steelmaker said in February 2020 that it would close its 130-hectare Setouchi Works Kure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Defense Industry Is Hindered by Self-Imposed Constraints
It’s been nearly a decade since Japan widened the scope for arms exports, but there is little to show for the policy change. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan lawmaker’s bribery indictment exposes shocking allegations
House of Representatives lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto has been indicted for taking bribes from a former president of a wind power company after being as･･･ ... ( read original story ...)