TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automakers that rely heavily on exports to sell their models in the United States would be hardest hit by trade restrictions the country is threatening to impose, as rivals with more limited exposure focus on growing, niche markets. ( read original story ...)
Mobile Factory, Outline and Future Prospects of Blockchain Business
Mobile Factory, Inc. (Hereinafter “Mobile Factory”, Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yuji Miyajima) (TOKYO: 3912) announced its start of development of “blockchain related services” in the financial results of January 19th, 2018. We inform ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s AI startup Heroz scores record IPO gains
TOKYO -- The software company whose robot beat a renowned player at Japanese chess notched a record tenfold jump in share price between Friday's initial public offering and opening for trading Tuesday, fueling a sense that the IPO market is overheating. On ... ( read original story ...)
We compared the new millennial pink KitKat to 8 crazy flavours from Japan — and the winner was clear
We compared the UK's new Ruby KitKat with a selection of 8 weird flavours from Japan — and there was a clear winner. Scroll down to see which flavours you'd really like to take a break with. Setting out on my mission as writer at Business Insider ... ( read original story ...)
DLT Labs Launches Major Growth Initiative in Japan
Blockchain underpins a global business transformation that is accelerating, and DLT is confident that Japanese industry will be among the most dynamic and important innovators in the world. TORONTO April 23, 2018 DLT Labs, a global leader in distributed ... ( read original story ...)
Despite plunging approval ratings, Japan’s Abe popular among businesses
but a Reuters poll shows that the Japanese business community has a much more positive view of him. Out of 223 respondents, 73 percent wanted Shinzo Abe to win a third, three-year term as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which would ... ( read original story ...)
Security issues worry Osaka residents ahead of 2019 G-20 summit
OSAKA – Beginning this month, both the city of Osaka and the prefecture began preparations to host next year’s Group of Twenty leaders’ summit, with political and business leaders forming task forces to help with local assistance and promotional ... ( read original story ...)
Flight Review: Japan Airlines Business Class 787
Flying from Tokyo to New York is a long and painful 12 hour flight and any opportunity to fly in business class is a greatly welcomed. Japan Airlines along with ANA currently fly direct between JFK to Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) with Japan Airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Trump delivered Japan a huge win on one part of the US’s coming talks with North Korea
This is a huge win for Abe, whose support in Japan has plummeted as his country faded into the background on fast-moving talks with North Korea. But one expert told Business Insider it would be "tragic" if abductees' families put faith in Trump. ( read original story ...)
Woman’s win of nursing home money a rarity in aging Japan
Makino's experience reflects the challenges faced by many older Japanese in finding suitable care and accommodations in "super-aging" Japan. Many assisted-living facilities demand hefty up-front payments on top of the usual rent and other fees — payments ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin to propose stealthy hybrid of F-22 and F-35 for Japan – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp plans to offer Japan a stealth fighter design based on its export-banned F-22 Raptor and advanced F-35 Lightning II aircraft, two sources said. Lockheed has discussed the idea with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Parlor concealed sex requirement in recruiting teen employees
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have busted a sex business in Osaka City that masqueraded as a massage parlor in recruiting female employees, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Apr. 19). Between January of last year and this past February, Hiroyuki ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fiscal year trade surplus with US up nearly 6 percent
Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. grew nearly 6 percent in the fiscal year through March, the first increase in two years, according to data released Wednesday, The Finance Ministry said the trade surplus with the U.S. totaled 6.999 trillion yen ($65 ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin exchange Kraken plans to pull out of Japan
Japan has given out a number of licenses for cryptocurrency ... Yo Sub Kwon, the chief executive officer of Hosho, which provides cybersecurity services to exchanges, told Business Insider the regulatory response is "an overdue reaction." ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s main street Midosuji to be pedestrian precinct by 2037
OSAKA--Midosuji, the elegant ginko tree-lined boulevard that ... to mark the centenary of the completion of the arterial road that mainly runs through business districts and is heavily congested. The avenue, 4.2 kilometers long and 44 meters wide, boasts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Higher as Investors Shrug off Syria Strikes
Tokyo stocks open up as investors shrug off Syria strikes (Photo: AFP). Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday with exporters rising on a cheaper yen and the apparently limited impact of US-led strikes on Syria. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0 ... ( read original story ...)