The Japanese Food Boom Shows No Sign Of Slowing Down

The class is jointly taught by CIA instructor Chef Martin Matysik and Chef Hiroki Murashima of the world-renowned Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, Japan ... foundation for the future growth of Suntory business.” CIA President Dr. Tim Ryan was ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka Gets its First Makerspace

Osaka's first self-styled makerspace is open for business, joining FabLab and the electronics workshops of DenDen Town as part of Osaka's maker landscape. Makerspaces and hackspaces around the world provide tools and space for members to work on their own ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese business conditions strongest in a decade

Business conditions in Japan are at their strongest for a decade as the closely watched Tankan index hit its highest level since 2007. The reading for large manufacturers rose by five points to +22 in September, fuelled by strength in chemicals and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan business mood hits decade-high, BOJ tankan survey shows

Big manufacturers' sentiment index +22 versus forecast of +18 Service-sector sentiment index +23 versus forecast of +23 Big firms expect business conditions to worsen Big firms' capex seen +7.7 percent in fiscal year 2017 versus forecast +8.3 Big ... ( read original story ...)

Surveys show upbeat economic, investment outlook for Japan

TOKYO – A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan released Monday showed business sentiment rising to its strongest level in a decade, exceeding analysts' expectations for the world's third largest economy. Continue Reading Below The BOJ's "tankan" index ... ( read original story ...)

Japan business confidence hits decade high

Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has jumped to its highest level in a decade, a key central survey showed on Monday, as the world's number three economy picks up pace. The report comes after a batch of broadly positive economic data on Friday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan business mood hits decade-high – BOJ tankan

* Big manufacturers' sentiment index plus 22 vs f'cast +18 * Service-sector sentiment index plus 23 vs f'cast +23 * Big firms expect business conditions to worsen * Big firms' capex seen +7.7 pct in FY2017 vs f'cast +8.3 By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s business confidence hits 10-year-high

TOKYO--Business confidence among Japan's large manufacturers improved to a 10-year high in the July-September quarter as the economy enjoys its best run in more than a decade helped by a recovery in consumer spending, a central bank survey showed Monday. ( read original story ...)

New flight to Osaka

“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 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan ready to support Ghana in the rice value chain – GRIB

Japan has shown commitment to collaborate with Ghana to promote the food value chain in the country with emphasis on increasing the production and processing high quality rice. At a seminar for stakeholders on Thursday, Mr Imoro Amoro, the President of the ... ( read original story ...)