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 ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for brisk earnings
Tokyo stocks reversed earlier losses and ended higher as confidence about sound business performances expanded ahead of corporate earnings season in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Aust coffee buzz, beer o’clock hits Tokyo
From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 6-week high as growth stocks jump
Japan's Nikkei index closed at a more than six-week high on Friday, led by growth stocks which tracked Wall Street's overnight gains and shipping firms which rose on their robust earnings. TOKYO, July ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan to cut this fiscal year’s economic growth forecast – Nikkei
The Japanese government is expected to cut its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2022 to about 2%, down sharply from a projection of 3.2% in January, the Nikkei business daily said on Friday. It ... ( read original story ...)
Things are compact and efficient in Japan, just as you would expect
When we moved back to Japan, the Rugby World Cup was taking place and it was a fantastic time to return after being away for almost 20 years. The atmosphere, fantastic facilities for fans and great ... ( read original story ...)
Japan June Factory Output Likely Rose First Time in 3 Months as China Lockdown Lifted – Reuters Poll
Japan's factory output likely rose in June for the first time in three months after China's COVID-19 curbs eased, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. Japanese industrial production likely expanded 3.7% ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo office rental decline to reach an equilibrium soon: Savills
Grade A office rents declined 1.4% in Q2. Tokyo Grade A office rents contracted 1.4% QoQ in Q2/2022 to JPY32,809. Savills notes that the rental decline appears to have softened and may soon reach an ... ( read original story ...)
Hot Topic Travels Around the World With HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Launch, Offers US Designed Studio Ghibli Merchandise in Japan for the First Time
Today Hot Topic, Inc., the leader in pop culture merchandising, celebrates a number of classic Studio Ghibli films ( My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Israel’s compatibility is a match made in business heaven
Mitsubishi Corporation marked Israel as an innovation hub. Senior executive, Takashi Kai, was chosen to be the Head of the Tel Aviv liaison office. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily Covid cases cross 30,000 for first time in pandemic
New coronavirus cases in Japan's capital hit a record on Thursday, surging past 30,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, spurring officials to call for more vigilance. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade deficit grows despite improved exports as oil prices surge
Japan's trade deficit for the first half of this year totaled nearly 8 trillion yen because of surging oil prices and a sinking yen, brought on partly by the war in Ukraine, and weaker global demand ... ( read original story ...)