announcing the plan at a Jan. 4 news conference, said the organizing committee will be set up around February to finalize contractual details. “It is a fun event that gives hope to young people,” Onishi said of the Tokyo Girls Collection. ( read original story ...)
Japan says foreign workers top record 1 million
Tokyo (AFP) - The number of foreign workers in Japan topped 1 million for the first time last year, the government has said, as the country looks overseas to offset labour shortages. Tokyo has moved little on loosening strict rules for foreign workers ... ( read original story ...)
2017 Tokyo Motor Show to host the Nissan Juke EV concept
Nissan has told reporters that their upcoming Juke e-Power concept (EV) will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2017 ... We shall share more news on the Juke EV concept in the months to come. ( read original story ...)
Foreign workforce in Japan tops 1m
The labour shortage is especially severe in the construction sector, where demand has spiked ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and for rebuilding following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Over 41,000 foreigners powered the construction industry as of last ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to Show Supra Concept in October (Plus Two More Sports Concepts)
Japan’s signature auto show, the Tokyo auto show, was a must-see extravaganza of the country’s future sports-car ideas and eccentric concept cars throughout the 1990s. Then, as the Shanghai and Beijing auto shows grew in prominence and Korean cars ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.9 mag strikes near Shizukuishi in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.9 (ml/mb) has struck on Saturday, 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Shizukuishi in Japan. Id of earthquake: us10007vxv. Event ids that are associated: us10007vxv. The temblor was reported at 22:40:29 / 10:40 pm (local time ... ( read original story ...)
Montreal moves forward on heated sidewalk project
The volcanic city of Reykjavik heats its streets through geothermal energy, while cities such as Sapporo and Oslo use electric heat. But despite their northern climates, big Canadian cities are behind the curve when it comes to keeping citizens' feet warm. ( read original story ...)
We're in for a ruff flight! Japanese airline now allows passengers to travel with their dogs in the main cabin
A Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin. Japan Airlines' first 'wan wan jet' charter service departed on Friday from Narita airport near Tokyo and flew domestically to ... ( read original story ...)
Market Scramble: Tokyo covets spot in Saudi Aramco's global IPO
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange was previously said to be a long shot for being picked as one of the venues for Saudi Aramco's multi-country listing -- but the chances have apparently increased, if slightly. Initial public offerings have been hot in ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba, Desperate for Cash After Scandal, Will Sell Microchip Business
TOKYO — Ill-fated investments in nuclear power projects by Toshiba of Japan have already precipitated an embarrassing accounting scandal at the company. Now the company is selling its most valuable business to try to undo the damage. Toshiba, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Potential IPO for Toshiba chip business
"We have not decided the details, but we believe an IPO is one of the future possibilities," Senior ... which includes the highly risky construction of new plants. As for Japan's nuclear power business, he said it will center around maintenance and ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Live-Action Movie Teases Characters, Film Slated For Summer 2017 Release
While fans are still waiting for "Tokyo Ghoul" Season 3, they are also anticipating the release of a live-action movie adaptation of the anime. While the film is in the works, teasers are being released including a new logo and images for the movie. ( read original story ...)
The Luxurious Way to Experience Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Season
Palace Hotel Tokyo’s Blossoming Tokyo package immerses guests in the beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom throughout the city during the spring months. Over the course of a three-hour tour, guests will be chauffeured to Tokyo’s most scenic sakura ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan seen standing pat as economic recovery picks up steam – Reuters poll
TOKYO The Bank of Japan is expected to leave its monetary policy settings unchanged on Tuesday, maintaining the current pace of bond-buying as well as holding its negative interest rate and long-term bond yield target steady amid signs of a more sure ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's SMFG posts smaller third-quarter profit, low interest rates drag
Weak economic growth has stifled demand for corporate loans in Japan for years, and lenders were dealt another blow in early 2016 when the central bank turned to negative rates - a move that has so far failed to encourage new borrowing. Profits for top ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Japan's annual consumer prices fall for first time in four years
Shinzo Abe’s mission to lift Japan out of the deflationary spiral that has plagued its economy for two decades suffered another setback on Friday after data showed annual consumer prices had fallen for the first time in four years. The data will add to ... ( read original story ...)