The Japanese government will release a new type of economic index from next month that tracks service-sector activity. It is the first such gauge to be created in 38 years. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Lender Seeks Bankers for the Rich in Wealth Push
The Japanese bank’s push deeper into wealth ... Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and MUFG itself have positioned the business as strategic in recent years, as ultra-low interest rates diminish ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 7-day winning streak as Fed meeting looms
Japan's Nikkei snapped a seven-day winning streak on Monday, tracking Wall Street's weakness in the previous session as investors awaited this week's U.S. GDP data and Federal Reserve meeting. ( read original story ...)
Back in business? The key sector missing out on Japan’s tourism reboot
Organizers of international conferences and exhibitions will need to wait a little longer before business travelers return to Japan in droves. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Per-Capita GDP Could Fall Behind Korea’s
The yen's relative depreciation was serious compared to other currencies." According to Noguchi's analysis, Korea's per-capita GDP stands at $31,902 if the exchange rate is W1,316.35 to the dollar, ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Gov’t must provide support to raise Japan’s low minimum wage
Discussions on raising Japan's minimum wage this fiscal year ... be "lowered" or "kept at the current level." However, the business performance of accommodation providers, restaurants and ... ( read original story ...)
From Japanese knives to utensils for sushi and ramen, this Tokyo neighbourhood is a treasure trove for chefs and tourists
Kappabashi near Tokyo's Asakusa district is a centre of Japanese kitchenware, with shops selling everything you'd ever need to open your own sushi restaurant Specialist cooking items aside, Tokyo's ... ( read original story ...)
Sweets boom gone sour: Traditional Japanese confectionery shops struggling
In the midst of all this, there are some long-established confectionery shops that have been attracting younger generations by using various means. According to a household survey by the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
John Sikorski: Tea set is a replica made in Japan
Royal Bayreuth has been in business since the end of the 18th century ... and even lobsters as serving trays. The Japanese were quick to pick up on the Royal Bayreuth tea sets and made rather ... ( read original story ...)
How To Move At The Speed Of Business In Japan
Growing up in Western business, speed of decision-making and taking action are requirements drummed into you from an early age. Other foreign leaders in Japan reading our speed mantra may be sagely ... ( read original story ...)
As COVID wave grows, Japan beefs up response but won’t limit business activities
With the seventh wave reaching unprecedented heights, the government is ramping up the number of hospital beds available and expanding the scope of those eligible for fourth vaccine shots. ( read original story ...)
NHK survey: Nearly half of Japanese sports associations expect lower revenue
An NHK survey shows that nearly half of Japanese sports associations that took part in last year's Tokyo Olympics expect their revenue to fall this fiscal year, compared to before the Games. ( read original story ...)
Park Avenue Securities LLC Grows Stock Position in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF)
Park Avenue Securities LLC raised its holdings in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JOF – Get Rating) by 9.8% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor ... ( read original story ...)
People queue up at restaurants on Japan’s annual eel-eating day
At the Funaya eel restaurant in Osaka's Ikuno Ward, customers began to line up even before opening time on eel-eating day. The fish skewered and dipped in the eatery's secret sauce were broiled over ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Chemicals anticipates growth in Tafmer business
Osamu Hashimoto, president and CEO of the Japanese group, said the company anticipates significant growth for Tafmer in mobility and solar cell encapsulant applications. ( read original story ...)
Yoshitsu Co., Ltd Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tokyo Lifestyle Limited
To accelerate the Company's business expansion in the Southeast Asia market andadvance the digital transformation of live streaming e-commerce in its retail business Tokyo, Japan, July 22, 2022 (GLOBE ... ( read original story ...)