Tips accepted in Tokyo? – Tokyo Forum

It's bad practice when they state the prices on internet to appease potential clients then demand more on the spot- such practice is alien to Japanese standard business conducts. Don't pay tips in such cases. I lived for a while in a country where a client ... ( read original story ...)

This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For June 2-3

Either way, it will be a great start of the month! Enjoy! Join FEW, Tokyo's leading international female business and social networking organization, for its biannual career strategy event, a day-long event full of seminars, workshops and networking ... ( read original story ...)

Vietnam values business, diplomatic ties with Japan

Viet Nam always considers the Japanese business community a leading strategic partner in the process of restructuring its economy, as well as in improving the growth, quality and competitiveness of the country, said State President Tran Dai Quang at the ... ( read original story ...)

Vietjet to start direct flight to Osaka

TOKYO – Việt Nam’s new-age carrier Vietjet will launch a direct flight connecting Hà Nội with Osaka in Japan on November 8. The move is expected to further boost tourism and trade integration between the two countries and across the region. ( read original story ...)

Coca-Cola takes a sip of Japan’s alcoholic drinks business

TOKYO -- Coca-Cola has introduced its first alcoholic drink in Japan, a big departure for the global soft drink maker as it tries to branch out from its core soda market. The new "alcopop" is neither beer nor cola-based, but a fizzy lemon cocktail popular ... ( read original story ...)

Japan navy spots suspected China ship next to NKorea tanker

TOKYO — Japan's Foreign Ministry says a Japanese navy surveillance aircraft has spotted a suspected Chinese-flagged ship apparently transferring fuel to a North Korean tanker on the open seas. Tuesday's ministry statement said the two vessels were ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open higher as North Korea fears ease

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as geopolitical worries ebbed after US and North Korean officials met Sunday to resume preparations for a summit between the leaders of the two countries. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.15 percent or 33.77 ... ( read original story ...)