Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter, on improved business spending and a surprise increase in consumption and shoring up the central bank's case for more interest rate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business delegation to make 6-day visit to China from Sunday
Japanese business leaders will make a six-day trip to China starting Sunday, possibly meeting with a senior Chinese leader while expl ... ( read original story ...)
Salary increases in Japan skewed toward younger workers, revealing generational gap
While starting salary increases and wage hikes are gaining momentum in Japan, pay increases tend to favor younger workers, while those for mi ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Eugenie’s recent trip to Tokyo linked to Prince Andrew’s new business venture Innovate Global
Princess Eugenie is in damage control after the royal’s recent trip to Tokyo was linked to one of her father Prince Andrew’s opaque business deals. ( read original story ...)
Mikuni Restaurant Group being acquired by Tokyo-based retail holding company
The deal is expected to help Mikuni Restaurant Group reach its goal of opening 50 restaurants by its 50th anniversary in 2037. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan
Japan has already initiated communication with the United States following President Donald Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Popular Ramen restaurant to close
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)
Honda’s nine-month profit down year-on-year as it ends talks with Nissan
Japanese automaker Honda is reporting a 7% decline in profit for the nine months that ended in December as it terminated talks on business integration with Nissan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi drop their talks on a business integration
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi are dropping their talks on a business integration. The automakers said Thursday that they agreed on the move. ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco’s FY profit rises almost 10%, set for more growth in 2025
Japan Tobacco on Thursday reported a 9.7% increase in annual adjusted operating profit, thanks to selling more higher-priced packs of tobacco and its acquisition of U.S. tobacco company Vector Group. ( read original story ...)
Shareholder capitalism, the Japanese way
This barbed observation will grate on anyone who subscribes to the idea that corporate Japan has struck an idyllic balance between the conflicting pulls of pure shareholder interests and the wider ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation jumps, reinforcing Bank of Japan rate-hike bets
JAPAN’S annual wholesale inflation jumped to 4.2 per cent in January, accelerating for the fifth straight month, data showed on Thursday (Feb 13), highlighting persistent price pressures and ... ( read original story ...)
Popular ramen spot closing after 10 years in RiNo, citing “significant challenges” for Denver restaurants
“The decision to close comes amid significant challenges facing Denver’s restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs and an evolving economic landscape,” he said in the statement. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Denver ramen restaurant set to close after a decade
An eatery that has been part of Denver's food scene for nearly a decade is set to close later this month. Osaka Ramen, 2611 Walnut St., will close on Feb. 23, Chef Jeff Osaka said in an email. The ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Denver ramen spot closing
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)
From Toyota to Nissin, Japan companies open spigot on U.S. investment
Japan ranked as the largest foreign direct investor in the U.S. for a fifth straight year in 2023, according to U.S. Commerce Department data -- a point that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized ... ( read original story ...)