Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi not joining merger could affect speed of Honda-Nissan talks
Mitsubishi is thought to be concerned about its management freedom, as the future of Nissan’s management restructuring is not clear. ( read original story ...)
Foreign entries to Japan hit record high 36 million in 2024 on weak yen
The number of foreigners entering Japan rose to a new record high of 36.78 million in 2024, receiving boosts from a weak yen and an i ... ( read original story ...)
Romania’s RON 64 Million Pavilion set to drive business at Expo 2025 Osaka
Tourism - Romania’s Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is set to be a beacon of sustainability, blending cutting-edge architecture with national ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Nippon Life Insurance chairman Tsutsui to head Keidanren
Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of Nippon Life Insurance Co., holds a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2025, with the 70-year-old set to replace Masakazu Tokura as head of the Japan Business Federation, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo apartment prices retreat in 2024 as market calms
The decrease — the first in six years — came after prices rose nearly 30% to a record high in 2023 when several luxury condos went up for sale. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues
Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year TOKYO -- Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec posts higher third-quarter operating profit
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday as the company said it benefited from strong demand for data centre power generators ... ( read original story ...)
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations ... ( read original story ...)
Citywide street smoking ban to take effect in Osaka ahead of Expo 2025
As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban on street smoking・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Zim to boost trade with Japan via Osaka 2025
Zimbabwe has the perfect opportunity to boost trade with Japan when it joins more than 150 other countries for the six-month-long Expo 2025 Osaka to be held in Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. Wins Gold Prize in Best in Biz Awards 2024 International
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top business lobby urges Trump to promote investment with US
The head of Japan's biggest business lobby on Tuesday urged the U.S. administration under the newly inaugurated President Donald Trum ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo’s Average Salary Crowned The Second-Highest In Western Japan Last Year
According to the report, Nintendo paid an average annual salary of 9,627,000 yen in the last fiscal year (around £51,000 / $62,000 at the current exchange rate), landing the company with the ... ( read original story ...)