Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has appointed Kashu Suzuki as regional business development ... ( read original story ...)
Once destined for law school, this Japanese-trained chef pivoted to ramen with new Lindenwood Park restaurant
Steven Pursley has been making ramen locally through a pop-up concept before finding what he calls the "perfect" space for his first brick-and-mortar location. The key? Finding a space that was small ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 119
A Japanese woman believed to have been the world's oldest person has died aged 119, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday, reporting the death of Kane Tanaka. ( read original story ...)
World’s Oldest Person Dies at age 119 in Japan
The world's oldest person has died in Japan. Kane Tanaka was 119. She was born Jan. 2, 1903, in the Fukuoka region, the same year that Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and ... ( read original story ...)
Canon U.S.A. Continues To Support Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Program
The essay competition, organized by the Japan Center at Stony Brook University, honored seven students for work that demonstrated their awareness and understanding of the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan P&I Club and Tokio Marine join forces in Singapore
Collaboration, is offering P&I and related services to Japanese shipping companies in Singapore. The move comes in response to the increasing number of Japanese shipping companies shifting key ship ... ( read original story ...)
Markets hit by China lockdown fears; UK manufacturing confidence slides amid supply crunch – business live
Fears over China’s economy are rising as Beijing district launches mass-testing, factory confidence drops and more British households are hit by rising costs ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates | Japan: Macron’s reelection key to G-7 unity
TOKYO — Japan welcomed the reelection of French President Emmanuel Macron as key to the unity of Group of Seven at a time when its members need to work together to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. likely discussed joint yen-buying intervention, report says
Japan and the United States likely discussed the idea of coordinated currency intervention to stem further yen falls during a bilateral finance leaders' meeting, Japanese television broadcaster TBS ... ( read original story ...)
New Articles for April Issue of “KIZUNA,” Official E-magazine of Japanese Government
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." Four new articles, published on April 19, are outlined below. Logo: Photo: - Making a Big Leap in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to spend 6.2 trln yen for econ steps to counter oil prices – Nikkei
Japan's government plans to spend 6.2 trillion yen ($48.32 billion) to fund economic emergency measures to counter rising oil prices and inflation that boost the cost of living, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
JOS: Japan’s one stop shop for international companies entering the market
Getting a foothold in the Japanese market can be a daunting challenge for a foreign company, big or small, and entrepreneurs. Knowing where to start can be a very difficult first step. This is where ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aging Billionaires Think They Are Indispensable. That’s a Problem.
That’s not a compliment. Market reaction was cautious, with shares closing down Friday. It’s the second time Nagamori has ousted a potential successor, having previously hired, promoted and then ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Tighter controls on the influx of counterfeit goods
Keeping in step with the recent growth of e-commerce, there has been a rapid increase in the number of cases where foreign business entities directly sell and send by mail a small amount of ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Reporter’s Travel Diary Shows New Level of Chaos at Airports
As a Travel Voice Japan reporter, I experienced many challenges in my first overseas coverage in the past two years and a half, when I went to Hawaii as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Nine From Missing Boat, Most Unresponsive
Rescuers in Japan said Sunday they have found nine people missing from a boat that sank in frigid waters, most of them unresponsive, as the hunt for the vessel's remaining passengers continues. The ... ( read original story ...)