Souvenirs packed with treasured memories, beloved heirlooms, smartphones and laptops full of personal information—all these and more have been rescued by an Osaka company after being left in Japan by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business lobby head sees near-term chance of BOJ policy shift
The head of Japan's leading business lobby said on Monday the central bank was highly likely to normalise its ultra-loose monetary policy in the near future amid heightening momentum for wage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wage hike momentum growing, business lobby chief says
The chairman of Japan's Keidanren business lobby said on Monday there is greater momentum for wage hikes at this year's spring labour talks compared to last year. The likelihood of achieving inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan boosts reliance on allies Australia, US for long-term LNG supplies
TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Resource-scarce Japan is shoring up long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from close allies Australia and the United States as key contracts from providers including ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Globis University opens Manila hub with pre-MBA program
JAPAN'S largest business school has officially launched its sixth hub, Globis Manila Inc., with a seminar held at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City on Feb. 27, 2024. Spearheaded by Globis University ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo show hall to open in Osaka for overseas tourists in May
OSAKA -- Hanshin Contents Link, a subsidiary of Hanshin Electric Railway, will open an experimental hall with sumo-themed shows in the Osaka commercial complex of Namba Parks on May 30 to introduce ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan can’t escape US-China hostility over Taiwan
For Yoshitaka Nakayama, the mayor of the tiny Japanese island of Ishigaki, the threat of a hostile China hits very close to home. This tropical tourist destination of 50,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stocks Are Near Records. Why They Can Keep Rising.
The Nikkei 225 index hit a record closing high this month, marking a roughly five-fold gain from when it hit bottom in 2009. ( read original story ...)
Once again it’s down to Japan to save the video games industry – Reader’s Feature
A reader suggest that Western games companies should run their business like Japanese publishers, who haven’t needed to lay off anyone. When it first became clear that something serious was going on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders call for choice of separate surnames
Business leaders on Friday called on the Japanese government to swiftly introduce a system allowing married couples to choose separat ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Couples Sue Government Over Controversial Surname Law
It’s the latest legal challenge against a century-old custom that many argue perpetuates inequality, as well as personal and practical harm. ( read original story ...)
As China’s influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties
India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows. ( read original story ...)
NICE Expands Its Presence in Japan with Availability of CXone in Osaka
NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has launched a second CXone Cloud Region in Japan. This presents a unique and critical functionality tailored specifically for the Japanese market. NICE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan startups win accolades in Hamamatsu challenge
Pi Photonics’ global ambitions Winning the Shizuoka SME Excellence Award - and ¥300,000 - was Pi Photonics, a Hamamatsu City firm founded back in 2006 by Takahiro Ikeda, an alumnus of the Graduate ... ( read original story ...)
Pressed Roots, A Blowout Bar For Textured Hair, Earns Backing From Naomi Osaka As It Could Be Gearing Up To Rival Chains Like Drybar
A salon that was born to fulfill the needs of people with textured hair and make them feel satisfied when going to the salon for their hair care desires continues to thrive, and the reason might be ... ( read original story ...)
Shake Shack chef takes the streets of Tokyo
TORONTO: Randy Garutti knows street food: He has been Shake Shack’s chief executive officer since its inception as a hot dog cart in New York’s Madison Square Park. But when Garutti visits Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)