TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have busted a so-called “delivery health” sex business in Taito Ward for allegedly providing sex services in violation of the law, reports the Sankei Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger, faster, but not higher: Tokyo Olympics to warn on weed
Skateboarding and surfing, two counter-culture pursuits with reputedly high rates of drug use, are among the sports that will be contested at Tokyo 2020. (This story has not been edited by Business ... ( read original story ...)
The Highlights & Distinctions of Osaka – Tokyo’s Younger Sibling
In fact, during Japan’s Edo and Meiji eras, Osaka was considered Japan’s merchant city – a city of business owners rather than farmers. This is why people are much more boisterous than those in Tokyo. ... ( read original story ...)
Cannabis Brand ‘Tokyo Smoke’ Plans Cross-Canada Retail Store Expansion
“Tokyo Smoke is a cannabis brand that originated via coffee ... Since the legalization of cannabis in October, business has been very good. “It’s been really mind-blowing so to speak. It’s been really ... ( read original story ...)
Otsuka Chemical Succeeded Part of the Cefixime Business from Astellas Pharma
hereinafter “Otsuka Chemical”) announces that it has succeeded part of the Cefixime business from Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-Ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenji Yasukawa ... ( read original story ...)
Barty up 6 places, set to challenge Osaka’s throne
She is only 136 points away from dethroning the Japanese star. Thanks to winning the French Open title this weekend, Barty, now world No. 2, is breathing down world No. 1 Osaka's neck who lost her bid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first-quarter GDP grows at faster pace, but trade war blunts outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slightly faster than initially estimated ... The called "economy watchers" sentiment index, which measures business confidence among workers such as taxi drivers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Blames F-35 Fighter Crash on Pilot Disorientation
Read more about Lockheed’s F-35 business Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya told reporters he wanted to bolster training and respond to local residents’ concerns before allowing the Japan’s F-35s to fly ... ( read original story ...)
Rights group asks for worker-safety probe at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - A former Olympian and head of a human-rights group ... Many sports governing bodies have signed up to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights , which spell out practices for ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc , which will ... ( read original story ...)
Sakai voters poised to decide key mayoral race for Osaka Ishin and LDP ahead of Upper House poll
who leads both Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin. Nagafuji has pledged to lead a clean and financially transparent administration if elected. “I will not take political donations from either business ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc, which will provide ... ( read original story ...)
Former Mt Gox head Karpeles plans new bitcoin tech business
Mark Karpeles, arrested in Japan after his bitcoin exchange collapsed from massive hacking, has started a business around the same computer technology that led to his legal troubles. Karpeles told ... ( read original story ...)
Bombardier in talks with Japan’s Mitsubishi on sale of regional jet program
Divesting the business would mark the end of 33 years of commercial aerospace ... The company is trying to relaunch Japan’s dormant commercial aviation industry by launching the Mitsubishi Regional ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox head Karpeles plans new Japan bitcoin tech business
TOKYO - Mark Karpeles, arrested in Japan after his bitcoin exchange collapsed from massive hacking, is starting a new business around the same computer technology that led to his legal troubles. ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese women kick back against expectations they wear high heels at work
A social media campaign against dress codes and expectations that women wear high heels at work has gone viral in Japan, with thousands joining the #KuToo movement. Nearly 20,000 women have signed an ... ( read original story ...)