Japan Lifeline will release earnings for Q3.Analysts expect Japan Lifeline will report earnings per share of ¥32.49.Watch Japan ... ( read original story ...)
NBC’s Olympic Fears: Broadcaster Awaits Decision on Tokyo Games
NBC and Discovery spent billions on rights and are betting on the Tokyo Games to boost its streaming platform. ( read original story ...)
Japan Biz, Labor Leaders Far Apart over Wage Hikes
A perception gap between the leaders of a major business organization and the umbrella group of labor unions in Japan over pay hikes turned out to be wider than in usual years, as this year's "shunto" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Federation, labor organization chiefs see need for wage hikes
The leaders of Japan's largest business lobby Keidanren and labor organization Rengo on Wednesday shared the importance of pay hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hemp business wants to distance itself from image of narcotics
For centuries, hemp was grown across Japan and used in cuisine, clothing and traditional rites. It suffered an image problem during the post-war years and has not fully recovered. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Q&A: Officials try to explain how games happen
With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.44 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.44 percent at 28,696.30 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.45 percent at 1,853.64. nAZN00TK6L TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese entrepreneur finds a niche offering scientific, “if brutal,” body odor analysis
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Up 16% on Plan to Join Tokyo Exchange’s Top Section
Toshiba Corp.’s shares surged the most in three years after the company said it will return to the first section of the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges following an extended absence. ( read original story ...)
Hotel operators have mixed feelings about Tokyo Olympics
Some industry officials say the Tokyo Games are indispensable for their survival, while others say they are concerned over the current situation rather than the fate of the sporting event. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba readmitted to top tier of Tokyo stock exchange
Toshiba will return to the top section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange next week, after more than three years as a giant among minnows in its second tier and under near constant pressure from activist ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Leaders Clinging to Their Olympic Hopes
Unless the Suga government can quickly tackle the pandemic more effectively, it may soon find hosting the games has slipped beyond its control — and its political fate along with it. ( read original story ...)
Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics `focused on hosting’
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders welcome Biden’s multilateral push
Business leaders in Japan on Thursday welcomed the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, expecting his administration to take a multilateral approach to trade policy while cooperating closely with ... ( read original story ...)
Many moving from Tokyo amid pandemic but not to outlying areas
But now, working remotely has given Nagata, 33, the chance to move from central Tokyo to outside the capital. “Teleworking has become a common work style, eliminating the need to live in the central ... ( read original story ...)
Plenitude deal to buy Osaka hotel falls through
Property firm Plenitude Bhd said a deal entered by its indirect subsidiary to acquire a hotel in Osaka, Japan has been terminated. ( read original story ...)