One of Japan’s most influential business women has sent the country’s media into a frenzy after revealing she is in a same-sex relationship. Kazuyo Katsuma was once named the Wall Street Journal’s list of ‘The 50 Women to Watch’. Earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open door for unskilled workers to meet labour crunch: Nikkei
TOKYO: Japan plans to ease restrictions on unskilled foreign workers in five sectors hit hard by labour shortfalls, the Nikkei business daily said on Wednesday, as the country confronts the challenges of a shrinking and ageing population. The government ... ( 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 ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “The 38th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2018--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “38 th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – From Origin to Modern Style” from July ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Girls Collection attracts partners — and fans — in Asia
TOKYO -- Since its launch 13 years ago ... Murakami said more plans are in the pipeline to broaden TGC's platform. "We are going to launch business-to-business services next," using its network and the strengths of TGC content. ( read original story ...)
Keeping Japan’s Traditions Alive With Julia Maeda Of Tokyo Personalised
As the name suggests, the business is designed to offer tourists customized experiences in Tokyo and beyond, so they feel they are enjoying something truly unique. From exploring the hidden alleys of Tokyo’s backstreets, to learning the behind the ... ( 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 ...)
Japan’s ‘pleasure’ industry poised for Olympics, World Cup boost
With their bigger rooms and cheaper rates, 'love hotels' are becoming an increasingly popular option for travellers in Japan. One business sector looking to benefit from the arrival of thousands of athletes is the local condom industry. It has become ... ( 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 ...)
Blockcloud Unveiled in Tokyo: World-Class Scientific Research Joins Blockchain Arena
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blockcloud, a service-centric blockchain network system for the “Internet of Things” (IoT), was unveiled yesterday at the Genesis CAT Meet-up in Tokyo, Japan. Blockchain has taken the world by storm. With more than 3,500 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Case by Case’: Tokyo Preparing Business Mission to Russian Kurils
Legal framework for the activities of the Japanese business mission to the Kuril Islands, planned for July-August will be decided on the case-by-case basis, Norio Maruyama, Foreign Press Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, told reporters on ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sporting events put Japan businesses in the mood for love
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in September 2019 followed by the Tokyo Games 10 months later, giving businesses a unique chance to reach an international and diverse customer base that may be encountering Japanese products for the first time. One business ... ( read original story ...)
Russia-Japan Business Dialogue
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: I will just say a few words. Japan is undoubtedly one of our priority partners when it comes to cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. And not just in Asia. We would like our relations with Japan to acquire ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to offer aid for Indian Ocean ports
Japanese government plans to utilize yen loans to develop ports in three Indian Ocean nations — Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — as part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “free and open Indo-Pacific strategy.” The aim of the project is to secure ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Interested in Developing Hi-Tech Industry Cooperation With Japan – Putin
and it is rather modest — some $2 billion by Japan into the Russian economy, and the volume of trade — it is also modest, about $18 billion in the past year — all this can be multiplied manifold," Putin said during the "Business Dialogue: Russia ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese travelers making more trips to Japan, South Korea
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become the fastest-growing market for Japan and South Korea’s tourism. Vietnam is the fastest growing market for South Korea's tourism According to KTO (Korea Tourism Organization), by the end of April, 118,000 Vietnamese ... ( read original story ...)