The business sentiment index represents the proportion of firms seeing their business conditions improve from the previous quarter minus that of those feeling the opposite. ( read original story ...)
Nearly half of Japanese firms approve of BOJ chief’s performance: Reuters poll
Governor Kazuo Ueda's performance positively, outpacing the 30% with negative views of his handling of monetary policy, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is a mature megacity and fertile ground for foreign companies with bold ideas
A city where ancient temples stand alongside glass skyscrapers, and centuries-old craftsmanship powers next-generation technology, Tokyo is rewriting what it means to be a global business hub. Already ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks achieve record close after strong performance on Wall Street
Tokyo stocks ended trading Wednesday at a record-high close for the first time in three weeks, days after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation. The Nikkei 225 stock index finished ... ( read original story ...)
Why 7-Eleven and convenience stores in Japan are so special
Every day, millions of residents shop for food, send packages and pay their bills at more than 55,000 convenience stores in the country. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Berlin: Indian states step up global push for investments
Indian chief ministers are increasingly travelling abroad to woo investors, expand markets, and forge global partnerships, marking a new phase of competitive federalism ... ( read original story ...)
Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. ( read original story ...)
5 key takeaways from Tokyo Fashion Week SS26
Organisers marked the event’s 20th anniversary by stripping out digital shows in an effort to push quality over quantity. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei crosses 44,000 for first time on trade, stimulus optimism
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the key 44,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, as optimism over trade and potential increases in stimulus spending uplifted sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food. ( read original story ...)
Beyond Compliance: Sayaka Ohshima and the New Realities of U.S.–Japan Business
Japanese companies have long eyed the United States as a critical growth market, but the path from Tokyo boardrooms to American stock exchanges is rarely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grew at faster rate in fiscal Q1 than initially thought on healthy consumer spending
Japan's economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated, despite worries about U.S. tariffs and domestic political uncertainty, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stressed bond market, stocks brace for PM Ishiba exit reaction
Japan's stressed government bond market and soaring stocks are set for more volatility on Monday after the resignation of fiscal hawk Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. ( read original story ...)
Fading US reliability deepens Australia, Japan security ties
Australia and Japan are tightening military and economic bonds as the region grows more volatile and long-time security guarantor US demands allies spend more on defense. Canberra’s recent decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Major Japanese copper smelter to cut output, capacity as margins erode
JX Advanced Metals will likely cut copper production by tens of thousands of metric tons in fiscal 2025 compared with earlier plans and unveil a roadmap to reduce smelting capacity by March, President ... ( read original story ...)
Illinois Economic Leaders Embark on Tokyo Mission to Bolster Ties at 55th Midwest U.S.-Japan Conference
Illinois is participating in the 55th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference to strengthen economic ties with Japan. ( read original story ...)