Discovering Japan: Why Osaka should be on your Japan bucket list

A business trip to Osaka comes as a welcome relief to many who live in Tokyo. Tokyo offers many great things but it can often get wrapped up in itself. Doing business in Tokyo comes with a large dose of debate which often feels like inertia. In contrast ... ( read original story ...)

IOC: Tokyo's huge cost could give wrong message

A top IOC official renewed his demand Thursday that Japanese organizers further reduce their $18 billion budget ceiling for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying the figure could scare off cities considering bids for future games. IOC vice president John Coates ... ( read original story ...)

Universal Studios parks to add Nintendo attractions

KYOTO – Nintendo-themed areas will be added to Universal theme parks in Osaka, Orlando, Florida, and Hollywood, California, over the next few years, Nintendo Co. and Universal Parks & Resorts announced. The new areas will have multiple attractions ... ( read original story ...)

Japan trade minister says deals with Russia to be 'win-win'

TOKYO Japan's trade minister on Wednesday dismissed concerns that boosting economic ties with Russia as part of a push for progress on a decades-old territorial row would mainly benefit Moscow, saying any business deals would be "win-win" for both. ( read original story ...)

Space’s Trash Collector? A Japanese Entrepreneur Wants the Job

who put Astroscale’s headquarters in start-up-friendly Singapore but is building its spacecraft in his native Japan, where he found more engineers. “My breakthrough is figuring out how to make this into a business.” Scientists say there could be tens ... ( read original story ...)

Donald Trump victory gives Japan’s giant pension fund a boost

The unconventional president-elect’s victory is helping Japan’s giant pension fund in two important ways. First, it’s sending stock markets surging, both at home and overseas, which is good news for the largely passive equity investor. Second ... ( read original story ...)