The Osaka-Kansai World Expo opens on April 13 to highlight the latest in global technology and innovations to improve society and tackle global problems. The event is also a golden opportunity for ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo test run begins in lead-up to April 13 opening
A test run for the Osaka Expo began on April 4 in the lead-up to the opening on April 13. On the first day, about ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for another day as reality of Trump tariffs sets in
Some analysts say financial markets will likely be volatile in the short term, but their longer-term outlook remains optimistic. ( read original story ...)
Global drinks maker Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says
Japanese drinks maker Suntory is looking to shift where it markets its spirits across the globe as it girds for a potential trade war, its new president said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Exchange-listed Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Announces Bitcoin Buy
Enish, a Japanese, Tokyo Exchange-listed gaming company, becomes the latest developer to announce plans to buy Bitcoin (BTC). Find out more! ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tumbles more than 4% on Trump’s tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped more than 4% on Thursday, plunging to an eight-month low, after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a broad set of reciprocal tariffs, including a 24% levy on Japanese goods. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood slumps to 1-year low on Trump tariff uncertainty
Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment worsened to a one-year low in the three months to March, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, a sign escalating trade tensions were already taking a ... ( read original story ...)
Tariff-hit firms may need business turnaround financing, Japan’s bank lobby chair says
Japanese banks may need to offer business turnaround support to companies hit by tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the country's banking lobby said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources
The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for April to June was set at $182 a metric ton, down 20 per cent from the current quarter, as demand remained dull at home, six sources directly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Japan Pavilion completed
The host country pavilion is expected to attract many foreign dignitaries and will feature exhibits linked to the expo's theme of 'designing a future society for our lives.' ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 4% as Asian markets skid following a retreat on Wall Street ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks
Japan's factory output rose at a better than expected pace last month, driven by increases in production machinery and electronics parts, but a slowdown in retail sales pointed to the growing strains ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
At a Tokyo Fail Club gathering, speakers share candid talks about ventures gone wrong, bankruptcy and depression, touting a message of persistence in the face of adversity. ( read original story ...)
Trump Hits Japan With 25% Tariff Tokyo Should’ve Seen Coming
Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval rating fell below 28%, it’s hard not to wonder how it could possibly be that high. ( read original story ...)
Chef Jeff Osaka’s last-standing Denver restaurant, a conveyor-belt sushi spot, is closing
Osaka closed all but the original location of the restaurant, citing growing costs for labor and food that made his enterprise unsustainable. ( read original story ...)
Disney Names Tamotsu Hiiro New Japan Managing Director
Hiiro replaces Carol Choi, who retains her regional executive responsibilities as evp for APAC studios, original content strategy, networks and integrated marketing. ( read original story ...)