which will manage Osaka’s business interests and potentially those of other clients the agency may sign. News of Osaka’s decision to start Evolve was first reported by Sportico. A four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
‘When will this weak yen stop?’ Japanese expats, gov’t workers abroad in a pinch
The yen's rapid depreciation has been dealing a serious blow to the livelihoods of Japanese business expatriates and officials at Japanese di ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to launch her own sports agency in latest barrier-breaking move
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is taking a page out of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' book and Osaka left her previous agency, IMG, with the intention of starting her own agency, called EVOLVE, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka leaves IMG, will launch her own sports agency
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is making a big life change off the court. According to Sportico, Osaka is leaving Endeavor-owned IMG to start her own sports agency, which will be called Evolve. "I've spent ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Leaves IMG to Launch Evolve Agency with Agent Duguid
Kevin Durant and Rich Kleinman founded Thirty Five Ventures in 2016 to operate the business of the four-time scoring champion. Story continues But Osaka is the first female athlete at that level to ... ( read original story ...)
What Wall Street expects from Tokyo Tatemono’s earnings
On May 12, Tokyo Tatemono will release figures for Q1. Wall Street analysts expect Tokyo Tatemono will report earnings per share of ¥56.69. Go here to watch Tokyo Tatemono stock price in real ... ( read original story ...)
Gakken sets the pace in education, welfare for Japan’s future
When Hiroaki Miyahara was managing the Kobe branch of Gakken Classroom (a division of education and welfare services provider Gakken Holdings), in January 1995, he learned a valuable lesson that has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo is about to announce its earnings — here’s what to expect
On May 11, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo will be reporting earnings Q1. Analysts predict Tokyo Ohka Kogyo will report earnings per share of ¥111.46. Go here to watch Tokyo Ohka Kogyo stock price in real-time ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Payments Firm Opn Becomes Japan’s Newest Unicorn After Raising $120 Million
making it one of the few unicorns to emerge from Japan. The company says it will use the funds to scale up its business and expand to new countries. “We are extremely excited and proud to bring on ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan Will Eventually Cease To Exist’, Elon Musk’s Sordid Tweet On Japan’s Declining Population Sparks Online Debate
Elon Musk’s latest tweet on the Japanese have stirred a debate among twitteratis. Replying to a post forwarded by an account Whole Mars Catalogue, Musk remarked that Japan will cease to exist and it ... ( read original story ...)
60-meter-long spiral slide opens at Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
The new attraction, named Tower Slider, takes people from the third floor of the observation tower at 22 meters above ground to the first basement floor. ( read original story ...)
Japan to slowly phase out Russian oil imports but keep interests in projects
Japan will slowly phase out oil imports from Russia while maintaining its interests in oil and gas projects in the Russian Far East, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday. Kishida made the remarks ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. David Ige to lead Hawaii delegation to Japan
director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; John De Fries, president of the Hawaii Tourism Authority; George Kam, chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority; and House Speaker ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Philosophies Can Enhance HVAC Business Practices
When I was two years old, our family moved to Japan. Certain Japanese words have stayed with me like green tea infused into boiling water. ( read original story ...)
Web Summit shifts gaze to Brazil for first event outside of Europe after Tokyo plans fall through
The Web Summit has shelved plans for its Japanese event as it now sets its sights on Brazil. The tech conference business this week announced its first event under the Web Summit banner outside Europe ... ( read original story ...)
JR Central: Business Travel Return Catalyst
JR Central offers investors exposure to the world famous Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. The JR Central region is business oriented, and so with the country opening up should begin ... ( read original story ...)