The maker of the first designed-from-the-ground-up digital SLR is going the way of Kodak, Polaroid and other historic camera manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
Olympus to Exit Camera Business After 84 Years
Olympus, which has been under pressure from U.S. shareholder ValueAct Capital to improve shareholder returns, said it planned to sell its camera unit to focus on medical devices. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: 55 new cases in Tokyo as Japan expands testing
Tokyo reported 55 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the largest number since early May, but officials say the jump does not mean an immediate return to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympus says to sell camera business to Japan Industrial Partners
Japan's Olympus Corp 7733.T said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its loss-making camera business dating back 84 years to Japan Industrial Partners In ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign residents in Osaka get helping hand during outbreak
He had closed its doors since mid-April until the end of May after the Osaka prefectural government urged business owners to temporarily suspend operations. Saique closed his other restaurant for good ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound, shrugging off selling on U.S. official’s remarks
Tokyo stocks bounced back Tuesday following a Wall Street rally, despite negative remarks reported by a White House official on U.S.-China trade. The 225-i ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort to Reopen July 1
The reboot of Disney's Japanese resort — commonly cited as the company's most profitable theme park worldwide — follows the recent reopening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. ( read original story ...)
Yanmar Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2019
Yanmar Holdings today announced its financial results for the 12-month period to March 31, 2020. Consolidated Results for Fiscal Year 2019. Revenues ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo more aggressive than Seoul in attracting HK firms
Tokyo is ramping up efforts to raise its profile as Asia's leading financial hub by attracting financial firms and experts leaving Hong Kong amid growing uncertainties and the deepening feud between ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney parks to reopen on July 1 after closing due to coronavirus
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will restart their operations on July 1 after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, operator Oriental Land Co. said ... ( read original story ...)
European business lobby calls on Japan to ease travel restrictions
The top European business lobby in Japan on Monday called on the government to ease travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of t ... ( read original story ...)
Yanmar Holdings Approves Changes to Senior Management
Yanmar Holdings has implemented a business reorganization effective April 1, 2020. Business Unit Companies with their own strengths, together with ... ( read original story ...)
European business group urges Japan to relax travel restrictions
Lobby says entry ban threatens to leave a lasting negative impact on operations of European and Japanese businesses alike. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 29 new COVID-19 cases; fifth consecutive day over 20
The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,812, according to data compiled by the metropolitan government. ( read original story ...)
Universal Studios reopens to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara travel bubble
OSAKA -- Summer is here at last, and Universal Studios Japan finally opened its doors again on Friday. But before you get too excited, make sure you live in or around the cities of Osaka and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train to resume near-full service in summer
NAGOYA -- Japan's most-traveled bullet train line, a travel artery connecting Tokyo and Osaka, will restore service to nearly year-earlier levels in July and August, its operator said Thursday. ( read original story ...)