The USJBC is the only U.S.-Japan business organization with a strong institutional relationship with a Japanese counterpart group, the Japan-U.S. Business Council (JUBC), which is comprised of major ... ( read original story ...)
Family business? Political dynasties die hard in Japan’s general election
Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene. ( read original story ...)
Right-wing LDP expected to maintain majority in upcoming Japanese election
The likely victory of the Liberal Democratic Party is not an endorsement of their policies but stems from the political bankruptcy of the “progressive” bloc in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.17 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.17 percent at 29,056.01 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.08 percent at 2,016.71. TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo Japan to buy back old clothes with new recycling project
Until Nov 30, owners of worn-out Uniqlo Heat Tech shirts, down jackets, or down vests can get digital Uniqlo coupons worth up to 1,000 yen for bringing them to a Uniqlo store in Japan. The campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Failure of Trickle-Down Abenomics Is Top Issue for Japan Voters
Prime Minister Kishida is touting a “new capitalism” but is short on details of how he’ll balance growth and more equitable distribution of economic gains. ( read original story ...)
Japan Beauty Tools Market Report 2021: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts to 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas earnings: here’s what Wall Street expects
Tokyo Gas reveals earnings for the most recent quarter on October 28.Analysts on Wall Street expect Tokyo Gas will release earnings per share of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan startup targets supercar users with $700,000 hoverbike
A Japanese startup backed by soccer player Keisuke Honda hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a 77.7 million yen ($680,000) hoverbike which went on sale on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market takes off, Nikkei 225 jumps 506 points
Stocks in Asia were mixed on Tuesday with Japanese and Australian stocks rising in response to the continued rallying on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec posts 10% rise in Q2 operating profit
Precision electric motor maker Nidec Corp on Tuesday posted a 10% rise in second quarter operating profit to 45.6 billion yen compared with a profit of 41.4 billion yen a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Orix to Sell Software Firm Yayoi for More Than $1.75 Billion -Bloomberg
Japanese financial services group Orix Corp is likely to sell software business Yayoi Co for more than 200 billion yen ($1.75 billion), Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Bain Capital, KKR and Blackstone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako weds, then goes on TV to defend the marriage
Her new husband's family became tabloid fodder almost as soon as she announced her decision to marry him. She calls him "irreplaceable." ... ( read original story ...)
Qualtrics Increases Investment in Japan to Help Businesses and Governments Improve their Customer and Employee Experience
Qualtrics today announced it will open a new data center in Japan as it scales its operations in the country in response to growing demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec raises full-year profit outlook on strong demand
Japan's Nidec Corp 6594.T increased its full-year earnings outlook by 6% on Tuesday, as the precision electric motor maker benefited from increased demand from home appliance makers, auto companies ... ( read original story ...)
How the EV boom is crushing Japan’s small towns supplying automotive parts
Fuji Oozx Inc. is one of hundreds of automotive-parts suppliers in Japan whose very existence is being threatened by the world’s shift toward electric vehicles. ( read original story ...)