In Tokyo, an ordinance took effect in July to strengthen regulations, requiring JK business operators to submit notifications and banning them from hiring people under age 18. Similar regulations are planned in Osaka and Kanagawa. The NPA will carry out an ... ( read original story ...)
Winter Holidays
Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto will provide business and leisure travellers with a brand-new midscale accommodation option in the heart of Japan’s second largest city. Nestled in downtown Osaka, this modern hotel is positioned just two minutes away from JR ... ( read original story ...)
Social agency Media Bounty announces collaboration with Tamlo to service Japanese businesses targeting UK and Europe
Creative social media agency Media Bounty has announced a tie-up with Tamlo, a British subsidiary of successful Japanese content marketing business Tam Co. Ltd. Media ... Tam Co. Ltd was founded in 1992 in Osaka, and has further offices in Tokyo, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty (DLR) Eyes Asian Markets to Expand Business
Since then it has been expanding its global footprint, operating a network of data centers around Singapore, Hong Kong, Osaka, Melbourne and Sydney ... market for not only the company's Asia-Pacific business but also its global operations as well. ( read original story ...)
Fall 2017 Dramas
This prompts Ten to suggest making a business out of comedy. And so the couple who are little more than amateurs, begin their great adventure to make not only the people of Osaka but also Japan laugh. Cast: Seino Nana, Matsushita Nao, Yamamoto Koji ... ( read original story ...)
KYOCERA Document Solutions Wins Technical Packaging Award in Japan Packaging Contest 2017
Osaka, Japan – September 27 ... The Kyocera Document Solutions portfolio does not stop at hardware. A full suite of business applications and consultative services allow customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, unleashing the full ... ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X Increases Flight Frequency to Osaka to 2 Times a Day Offers Promotional All-In Fare Starting at Only 3,990 THB*
"Thai AirAsia X stepped up its marketing and promotion in the Japanese market this year, both in Tokyo and Osaka, and established itself as an economical way to travel to Thailand whether for tourism or business. Initially, most passengers on our Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan parliament dissolved, snap election expected next month
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raises his fist with his ... Her Party of Hope shares policy space with the business-friendly LDP, but Koike has staked out different stances on two issues likely to appeal to voters. She wants to freeze a planned rise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers killing cash by launching own cryptocurrency
Authorities in Japan are considering starting a digital currency to be called the J-Coin. By doing so, Tokyo will reduce cash circulation in the country. Bitcoin bond in Japan wants to bring cryptocurrency into 'world of high finance' "The project is in ... ( read original story ...)
JTB, Panasonic and Yamato Holdings Announce Commercial Launch of LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL for Foreign Travelers to Japan
TOKYO & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JTB Corporation, Panasonic Corporation and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced they have started offering "LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL" (trademark registered) on August 8 outside Japan in the run-up to its service ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor’s new party, opposition Democrats may merge ahead of Japan poll -Nikkei
A Japanese party being launched by popular Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike may merge with the main opposition Democratic Party, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday, adding uncertainty to the outlook for a general election next month. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2017 Business Day Interview: Demon Gaze II Developers Hajime Chikami (Experience Inc.) & Juntaro Kohno (Kadokawa Games)
Tokyo Game Show 2017 has come to an end but the excitement that came along with it continues to resonate in our souls. During the illustrious gaming event, our Honey’s Gaming correspondent Bombon had the wonderful opportunity of sitting down with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on US-NorthKorea woes
Tokyo stocks closed ended lower on Tuesday as exporters were hit by a rush into the safe-haven yen with tensions between the United States and North Korea flaring up again. The bellwether Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.33 percent, or 67.39 points, to 20,330.19 ... ( read original story ...)
Why India must join hands with Japan
For Tokyo, it could mean big business for Japanese conglomerates that are involved in the nuclear energy sector. Third, Japan is looking for new partners, although its alliance with the US remains strong. However, the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
Method of the Business Integration We are planning to implement the Business Integration through a holding company structure whereby Minato, Kansai Urban and Kinki Osaka will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Holding Company through the following ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to launch a new digital currency: J-Coin
Mizuho Bank is leading the consortium that wants to launch J-Coin. REUTERS/Shohei Miyano LONDON — A consortium of Japanese banks are set to launch a new national digital currency in a bid to wean citizens off cash, the Financial Times reports. ( read original story ...)