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 ...)
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 ...)