Sentiment inside the Beltway has turned sharply against China. There are many issues where the two parties sound more or less the same. Trump and others in the administration seem heavily invested in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines tightens alcohol rules for pilots
Japan Airlines will introduce a new breathalyser system at overseas airports after one of its pilots was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa was arrested last month afte... ( read original story ...)
Osaka prostitution service masqueraded as dating business
OSAKA (TR) – Last week, Osaka Prefectural Police arrested 24 persons in the bust of a dating service operating Osaka City that was in actuality providing women to serve as prostitutes. Sources tell ev... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Narita adds perfume to arrivals duty free product mix
Until now, liquor and tobacco were the only items available in the five arrivals stores at Tokyo Narita International Airport. The shops are spread across all three terminals with two 100sq m outlets ... ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth
Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter as natural disasters hit spending and disrupted exports. The economy contracted by an annualised 1.2% between July and September, preliminary figures showed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop more than 3% after Wall Street plunge
Tokyo stocks dived more than three percent shortly after the open on Tuesday, with investors discouraged by a plunge in US shares on fears over demand in the tech sector. The Nikkei 225 index was ... ( read original story ...)
Entrepreneur generates electricity solely from used cooking oil collected throughout Tokyo
U’s collects around 60 tons of oil per month from 3,000 restaurants and 500 collection sites at pharmacies, gyms and other places throughout Tokyo and the surrounding area. Someya has been in the busi... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank mobile business files for record £16bn float in Tokyo
SoftBank's mobile business has filed for a 2.4tn yen (£16bn) float in Tokyo as the Japanese technology company seeks to transform itself from a legacy internet company to an investment giant. The floa... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe calls for public works spending plan to help economy
Japan’s economy is forecast to contract in July-September, and a recent slump in machinery orders suggests any rebound in the following quarters is likely to be weak if exports and business investment ... ( read original story ...)
RWE Supply & Trading and Tokyo Gas reach cooperation agreement in the LNG business
RWE, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, and Tokyo Gas, one of the world’s largest buyers of LNG, have entered into an agreement to cooperate extensively in the LNG business. Under a wide reachi... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Illegal casino masqueraded as internet cafe
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have busted an illegal ... Hajime Akinaga (Twitter) Rob Roy billed itself as an internet cafe. The business was outfitted with nine security cameras and five doo... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Announces Strategic Initiatives Deepening its Commitment to the Customer Experience in Japan
“The strength of our brand in Japan, the momentum in our business, and the spirit of our partners who proudly wear the green apron give me great confidence in our ability to elevate the Customer Exper... ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Odaiba: 5 Popular Hotels for Both Business and Leisure, Solo Travelers and Families!
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel Great Choice for Longer Stays Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel is convenient for both leisure and business purposes. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including s... ( read original story ...)
NTT Communications to Establish NTT Global Data Centers Preparatory Corporation to Strengthen Data Center Business
TOKYO — NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TOKYO:9432), announced today that it will establish the NTT ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to pay ENN more than $800-million to exit U.S. LNG business
“For Toshiba, it clearly ends their short foray in the LNG business. “ENN has been very open that it ... managing partner of Clavis Energy Partners in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Best heritage restaurants in Tokyo
That signature dish, more often than not, earns them a place in Tokyo's culinary hall of fame and keeps them in business for years and generations to come. Koharuken was opened in 1912 by a husband-an... ( read original story ...)