Explore how trade and technology transformations are revolutionizing Japan's economy in this insightful analysis. ( read original story ...)
Osaka has more going on than tennis at French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk
The big news in Naomi Osaka's life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps. "Yesterday, she walked for the first time, ... ( read original story ...)
Fonterra filling gap in Japan’s dairy market as Japanese farmers abandon the industry in droves
Japan's loss could be Fonterra's gain: as Japanese farmers abandon the industry in droves, Fonterra's branch there is filling the gap. It's a success story that suggests their new business strategy of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan picks Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo as special finance zones
TOKYO -- Japan is assigning four cities -- Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo -- as special financial business zones to attract investment managers and startups from abroad with simplified ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo forum finds new momentum of Chinese economic growth
Currently, the per capita housing area in China is 25 square meters. As urbanization progresses and the average housing area per person expands, combined with the rigid housing demand from college ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese, Thai foreign ministers vow to boost bilateral business ties
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa agreed Wednesday that the two nations will stren ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business confidence weighed down by weak yen, price pressures – Reuters poll
Japanese business morale held steady in May, but manufacturers and service-sector firms complained that inflationary pressures driven by the weak yen were squeezing profit margins, a Reuters monthly ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company introduces ‘electrified’ spoon that promises to enhance salty tastes
Kirin Holdings is launching an electrified spoon designed to enhance salty tastes without increasing sodium intake, based on research that earned an Ig Nobel Prize. ( read original story ...)
Top Japan companies agree to 5.58% average pay hike, business lobby says
Top Japanese companies agreed to wage increases of an average 5.58% at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary data showed on Monday, representing the ... ( read original story ...)
Mom’s Touch in talks to establish joint venture in Japan
Mom's Touch is in talks with Japanese housing and urban developer Daiwa House to establish a joint venture (JV) to expand its fast food market share in Japan, according to the Korean chicken burger ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan companies agreed to average 5.58% pay hike, business lobby says
TOKYO : Top Japanese companies agreed to pay increases of an average 5.58 per cent at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms finish tough fiscal year
In addition, the company will record $258 million in such losses this fiscal year, for reasons including the suspension of methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile production in Hiroshima, Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
US to have official in Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The administration of President Joe Biden will deploy an official dedicated to monitoring Chinese governmental and business acti ... ( read original story ...)
US to send official to Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The dispatch of such a specialised China watcher to the embassy is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reinforce intelligence gathering. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to develop reusable rocket in tie-up with US partner
Tokyo-based startup Innovative Space Carrier Inc. will develop a reusable satellite launch rocket in partnership with a U.S rocket en ... ( read original story ...)
Reflections on Go Hyun-jung’s Early Marriage Life in Nihonbashi, Tokyo: A Tale of Solitude and Resilience
Actress Go Hyun-jung’s personal journey during her early married life in Tokyo was revealed in an intimate vlog posted on her YouTube channel named after herself, which was aptly titled “Go Hyun-jung ... ( read original story ...)