Is the post-pandemic growth rebound running out of steam this month, as the Delta variant hits economies around the world? New economic data from Australia and Japan this morning show that activity ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to oblige businesses to reduce 12 disposable plastic items
Japan will oblige business operators to reduce the provision of 12 disposable plastic items such as spoons and straws from next April ... ( read original story ...)
Uncovering the ‘hidden gems’ of Japan’s sharemarket
The lack of coverage of Japan’s sharemarket means it’s full of quality global leaders that are available at bargain prices, says First Sentier’s Sophia Li. ( read original story ...)
Private lodgings business in Japan shrinks amid COVID-19 Private lodgings business in Japan shrinks amid COVID-19
The number of private properties for vacation rental in Japan has declined as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly lowered the travel demand, dashing hopes for more foreign visitors during the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Private lodgings business in Japan shrinks amid global spread of COVID-19 infections
The number of private properties for vacation rental in Japan has declined as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly lowered the travel demand, dashing hopes for more foreign visitors during the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities -paper
Authorities in the Japanese capital are considering plans to convert some of the city's Olympics and Paralympics venues into temporary medical facilities as they combat soaring COVID-19 infections ... ( read original story ...)
45% of Japanese univ. students say life not fulfilling amid pandemic
Japanese university students who do not find their lives fulfilling amid the coronavirus pandemic stood at 44.7 percent in July, with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new assertiveness re-energizes its territorial disputes
Japan’s sovereignty disputes with Russia (Southern Kurils/Northern Territories), the Koreas (Dok-do/Takeshima) and China (Diaoyutai/Senkakus) are resurfacing and rising to the fore. As Asia Times ... ( read original story ...)
Debutants’ Tokyo tales: Djokovic, delight and nerves
This was an Olympics like none other; delayed by a year and held amid a pandemic and with multiple restrictions and protocols. There were no spectators and athletes’ movement was restricted between ... ( read original story ...)
‘Station work’ becoming popular during COVID-19 in Japan
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic the culture of remote work has become common in Japan But sometimes when the option of working at home is not available peo ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar: How to apply for a business start-up visa and permanent residency for Japan
The next installment in our popular series of webinars for foreigners who want to learn about the benefits of getting permanent residency (PR) or a long-term visa in Japan. New for this session, we ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Western & Southern Open
An error-prone Naomi Osaka was stunned 3-6 6-3 6-3 by Jil Teichmann in the Western & Southern Open third round in Cincinnati on Thursday but the world number two said she had tried her best and would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s governors call for COVID lockdown amid spike in infections
A COVID-19 state of emergency takes effect in seven more prefectures, with restrictions on business activity aimed at curbing Japan's largest yet wave of infections. ( read original story ...)
Emanuel nominated as ambassador to Japan
The White House made the announcement today, saying the former Chicago mayor "has had a distinguished career in public service." ... ( read original story ...)
BOI Japan Offices invite you to join “Opportunities and Investment Support Measures for Packaging Business in Thailand” Online Roundtable Meeting
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) offices in Tokyo and Osaka cordially invite you to join Online Roundtable Meeting on the topic of “Opportunities and Investment Support Measures for Packaging Bu ... ( read original story ...)
Uniphore Appoints Bharat Kannan as Managing Director of Its Newly Created Japanese Subsidiary
Uniphore, a leader in Conversational Service Automation (CSA), today announced the appointment of Bharat Kannan as the Managing Director of its newly-created (July 29, 2021) Japanese subsidiary, ... ( read original story ...)