Failure to pass these bills, designed to advance Japan's business competitiveness, would represent a major setback for the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which hopes to tout its ... ( read original story ...)
To prevent lost crypto assets, Canada should follow Japan’s approach
Rather, this is the remarkable story of two Japanese exchanges that lost a combined US$1-billion of cryptocurrencies belonging to their customers, and how Japan’s government interceded, making the ... ( read original story ...)
Walmart Japan’s new CEO: Seiyu ‘absolutely’ not for sale
TOKYO (Reuters) - The newly appointed chief executive of Walmart Inc's Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu on Monday denied the business was up for sale, following reports last year that the U.S. retail ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports slump again on weak external demand, puts BOJ on notice
Japan is in a similar situation to much of the rest of the world, where factories have slammed on the brakes and business confidence has plummeted in the wake of rising global economic uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
BBL offers QR payments in Japan
Japan is the top destination for Thai travellers ... Mrs Prassanee said BBL plans to extend the cross-border QR code payment service in Asean countries where it has business operations, but she would ... ( read original story ...)
Era change brings Y2K-like computer dilemma to Japan
Excel and other spreadsheet software may become unable to recognize the Japanese calendar. METI expects companies to conduct not only in-house tests but also trials with their business partners, as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo business elsewhere! Japanese tourist attractions tell foreigners to stay away amid concerns over loutish behavior
Incidents cited have included visitors playing loud music at sacred Buddhist temples, splashing in holy fountains, climbing on roofs to take better pictures, bringing their own food to eat in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo business elsewhere! Japanese tourist attractions tell foreigners to stay away amid concerns over loutish behaviour
The notoriously polite Japanese may find it difficult to say 'no', but a surge in bad behaviour from foreigners has led to some of the country's tourist attractions telling them to stay away. ... ( read original story ...)
At B20 in Tokyo, world business leaders urge stronger cooperation on looming challenges
As confidence in free trade appears to be waning mainly due to U.S. foreign policy and Brexit, international business leaders said Friday that stronger cross-border cooperation is needed more than ... ( read original story ...)
When something fishy makes great business
Sakagami was born in Tokyo, but grew up in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture ... Like how he found a niche in basketball, Sakagami carved himself a business role in the U.S. importing and exporting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Enchanting Ice Monsters, Claimed by Climate Change
ZAO ONSEN, Japan — Ashley Huang had seen the pictures on the internet ... “If the juhyo disappear, it will be a big minus for our business.” About 77,000 visitors took the ropeway last winter season, ... ( read original story ...)
New Relic Kicks Off First-Ever FutureStack Tokyo Event Helping Customers and Partners Accelerate to the Future
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2019--New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR), provider of real-time insights for software-driven businesses, today kicked off its first FutureStack event held in Japan. The event ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Cinderella Themed Dessert Buffet – “World of Glass Dessert Buffet”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2019--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event entitled “ World of Glass ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo business elsewhere! Japanese tourist sites tell foreigners to stay away amid concerns over loutish behaviour
The notoriously polite Japanese may find it difficult to say 'no', but a surge in bad behaviour from foreigners has led to some of the country's tourist attractions telling them to stay away. Incident... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Netflix contender bets on youth-driven viral hits
Eschewing the pricy serials and star-studded films that have helped companies like Netflix upend the traditional TV business in the ... of screenplay,” he added. Japan’s traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may cut economic view as China slowdown hits growth: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s government is considering a slight downgrade to its assessment of the economy in its monthly report for March as exports and factory output fell due to slowing demand from Ch... ( read original story ...)