“It means the tendency to poke your nose into anything or anyone’s business that you feel like. You get that a lot in Osaka. People in Tokyo are much more stand-offish.” Of course, this frankness and ... ( read original story ...)
Business & Media Internships in Japan
Business & Media Internships in Tokyo, Japan starting from just four weeks in duration. A city like no other, interns in Tokyo should come prepared for an eye-opening professional and cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Two of Japan’s largest regional banks agree to business partnership
But the Tokyo-based lender has no plans to join the partnership with ... and different industries’ entry have largely changed our business environment,” Sakuma told reporters. “When I met with Mr. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s taxi drivers can now accept Didi rides without removing their gloves
Hong Kong (CNN Business)Japan's taxi drivers will no longer have to remove their white gloves to accept rides booked on Didi Chuxing. The Chinese ride hailing giant rolled out a hands-free feature on ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams says she started seeing a therapist after her controversial US Open loss against Naomi Osaka
Williams was given three code violations during her straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka last September in what could have otherwise been her 24th Grand Slam win. As Business Insider's Alan Dawson ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams shared the text she sent Naomi Osaka apologizing after their controversial US Open final
Serena Williams revealed in a first-person essay for Harper's Bazaar that after struggling to deal with her loss to Naomi Osaka in the 2018 U.S. Open final that she realized she needed to reach out to ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, the Business of Watching Whales Overshadows Resumption of Hunt
RAUSU, Japan — People packed the decks of the Japanese whale-watching boat, screaming in joy as a pod of orcas put on a show: splashing tails at each other, rolling over, and leaping out of the water. ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas to supply solar power in Thailand
The Osaka-based Japanese utility intends to accelerate energy business overseas as part of its long-term growth strategy, targeting Southeast Asia as a pivotal part of this. ... ( read original story ...)
Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka Seeks International Smart Cities & Living Startups in World Tour
To support this intention, the SBC Scale Osaka team will be visiting various innovation hub cities around the world to meet with local scaleups, in events titled “FastTracks” and discuss their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests prompt business fears
Leaders from the Group of 20 nations are scheduled to gather this week for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. (CNN ... Kong's main government complex have drawn a swift condemnation from business leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas forms Thailand solar JV
In March 2018, Osaka Gas launched a new group brand 'Daigas Group', with a focus on innovation in energy and service. The new JV, named OE Solar, comes as part of Daigas Group's intention to ... ( read original story ...)
Bic Camera in Osaka attracts foreign visitors for shopping
Osaka is a famous tourist spot not only for foreigners but also for Japanese. Bic Camera's service spirit attracts more and more foreign tourists. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, the business of watching whales is far larger than hunting them
RAUSU, Japan (Reuters) - People packed the decks of the Japanese whale-watching boat, screaming in joy as a pod of orcas put on a show: splashing tails at each other, rolling over, and leaping out of ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE-In Japan, the business of watching whales is far larger than hunting them
RAUSU, Japan, July 9 (Reuters) - People packed the decks of the Japanese whale-watching boat, screaming in joy as a pod of orcas put on a show: splashing tails at each other, rolling over, and leaping ... ( read original story ...)
Supply-chain pain: South Korea chipmakers and their suppliers seek to bypass Tokyo curbs
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - South Korean chipmakers and Japanese chemical suppliers caught in the midst of a sudden escalation of a bilateral diplomatic dispute are scrambling to circumvent tightened ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders fall most in eight months in worrying sign for economy
However, external risks cloud the outlook for Japan's export-dependent economy, which would weigh on Japanese business confidence and could in turn put a drag on capital expenditure. That could fan ... ( read original story ...)