told the Nikkei Asian Review in a recent interview in Kyoto. "The content that esports offers will be very diverse, with the advancement of technology, by the time a resort opens in Japan." ( read original story ...)
Japan’s China-bound rice exports set to soar
TOKYO -- Japan's rice exports to China are set to soar as an agreement regarding processing facilities begins to take effect. China gets through about 150 million tons of rice a year, roughly 20 ... ( read original story ...)
The effectiveness of the Bank of Japan’s large-scale stock-buying programme
The Bank of Japan has bought massive quantities of Japanese stocks in a bid to increase aggregate demand and inflation, and to encourage Japanese savers to take on more risk. This column surveys the e... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei heavyweight shares rebound but Apple suppliers, retail stocks fall
TOKYO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rebounded on Tuesday morning supported by short covering in index heavyweights, but Apple suppliers fell on worries about slowing demand from China. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 8-week low, U.S. FX comments hit automakers; Softbank sinks
TOKYO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei ended at an eight-week low on Monday as automakers and other manufacturers were hit by news that Washington would seek a provision about currency manipulation ... ( read original story ...)
South African deputy minister optimistic about Africa-Japan future investment collaboration
More opportunities for investment exist in Africa for Japan if the recently concluded African Continental Free Trade Area agreement that is geared towards future investment collaboration and industria... ( read original story ...)
Japan Manufacturers’ Mood Rises, Trade Worries Weigh on Outlook: Reuters Tankan
The monthly poll, which tracks the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) closely watched tankan quarterly survey, found non-manufacturers confidence sliding to its lowest in nearly two years as recent natural ... ( read original story ...)
Higher U.S. Tariffs on Japanese Cars Less Likely, Trade War Posing Risk: Reuters Poll
Consumer inflation is expected to remain subdued, well below the Bank of Japan's 2 percent target. The core consumer price index, which includes oil products but excludes fresh food prices ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Governor says Fed rate hikes good for global economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Saturday steady interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve were "basically good" for the world economy, shrugging off concerns that higher U.S. rates cou... ( read original story ...)
Mnuchin says U.S. will seek currency provision in trade deal with Japan, others
But that is the model we’d like to incorporate going forward,” he said on the sidelines of the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Indonesia. Japan’s Economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tax watchdog obtains data on 400,000 overseas accounts
a source told Nikkei on Sunday. The number of accounts dwarfs the roughly 9,000 reported by Japanese citizens in 2016 through filings legally required for anyone keeping over 50 million yen ($ ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank lines up bankers for record IPO of mobile unit
SoftBank is planning to name at least four other Japanese banks and brokerage firms on the list of global co-ordinators for the IPO, said bankers close to SoftBank. The formal announcement of the IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Japan targets tax evaders as data reveals assets hidden overseas
a source told Nikkei on Sunday. The number of accounts dwarfs the roughly 9,000 reported by Japanese citizens in 2016 through filings legally required for anyone keeping over 50 million yen ($ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to pledge 2019 tax hike to address debt mountain: reports
Much of it is held domestically at low interest rates, allowing Japan to avoid a Greek-style cash crunch. Critics say that raising the tariff from eight to 10 percent is crucial to finance snowballing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has no intent to discuss foreign exchange in US trade talks
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The minister in charge of trade talks with the United States said Sunday that Japan has no intention of discussing measures to prevent competitive currency devaluations. ( read original story ...)
Japan far short of putting women in 10% of executive posts
TOKYO -- Only about a quarter of major Japanese companies meet the government target of having women occupy at least 10% of executive posts, a Nikkei survey shows, signaling a challenge of ... ( read original story ...)