Well, it has now unveiled a new tourist attraction in Tokyo, see-through public toilets that are part ... giving them a full view out while they go about their business. Award-winning architect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Trading Giant Beats Rivals by Shunning Energy and Metals
Japan’s Itochu Corp. has secured its position as the nation’s top trading giant -- at least by some measures -- as its emphasis on non-resource businesses helps it weather the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Transparent Toilets Aim to Change the Perception of Public Restrooms
The first group of 17 new high-design public restrooms in Tokyo’s Shibuya district double as tourist attractions. ( read original story ...)
Weak tourism figures show that Japanese consumers are still cautious: Economist
Saito from the Japan Center for Economic Research explains why he's not as optimistic as some other analysts on Japan's economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Domino’s sees big potential in the Japanese market: CEO
Don Meij, MD and CEO of Domino's Pizza, discusses the performance of the business in overseas markets, highlighting the future of the business in Japan, Germany and France, and the success of some of ... ( read original story ...)
Episode 61: Tough times for Tokyo, the world’s dining capital
With more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, Tokyo is something of a dining mecca. But in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has turned Tokyo's restaurant and hospitality industry on its ... ( read original story ...)
Third Point sells Sony ADRs; still owns large amount of Tokyo stock
Sony's Tokyo-listed shares were down 2.3% in afternoon trade in a flat broader market, due primarily to concerns that ramped-up U.S. restrictions on customer Huawei Technologies Co Ltd could drag on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble, capex outlook sags as demand wilts
Japan's exports extended their double-digit slump into a fifth ... Meanwhile, core machinery orders, a leading indicator of business spending, unexpectedly fell to a seven-year low in June, dashing ... ( read original story ...)
A bathroom with a view: Tokyo unveils transparent public toilets
In other words, you can see into the toilets before you go in, but others can’t see you while you conduct your business. The transparent bathrooms are part of the Tokyo Toilet Project ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s re-entry ban to contain virus unfair, Western business lobbies say
Four Western business lobbies joined in protesting Japan's re-entry ban to stop the spread of the coronavirus, saying the policy is out of step with measures in other major economies and will harm ... ( read original story ...)
Filmination Relaunches as Virtual Market for Japanese Film, TV Content
... for the present “since no other countries have similar structural issues to Japan in every business domain.” But eventually, he adds, the company “is going to expand to countries in ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda offers Japanese sales, admin staffers early retirement in post-Shire slimdown
The ax has fallen on Takeda’s home business in Japan as part of a companywide restructuring triggered by its $59 billion Shire acquisition. Takeda is offering early retirement to employees in Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jewellery Market Insights, Trends and Huge Business Opportunities 2020 to 2024
The research report helps the clients to take business decisions and to understand strategies ... the number one pearl jewellery brand from Japan, unveils the timeless wonder of nature, “pearls”. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo installed see-through public toilets in a park to let people inspect their cleanliness before using them, at which point the glass turns opaque
A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since DOW S&P 500 NASDAQ 100 Tokyo has installed two see-through bathroom facilities in public parks, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s travel ban to contain virus unfair, western businesses say
TOKYO (Reuters) - Four Western business lobbies joined in protesting Japan’s travel ban to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the policy is out of step with measures in other major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ gloom eases slightly but pandemic woes remain
Japan's manufacturers were their least pessimistic in four months in August, the Reuters Tankan survey of business sentiment showed on Tuesday, but signalled a slow recovery from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)