Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said. ( read original story ...)
OSTTF OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd.
OSAKA Titanium technologies Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells titanium products. The company offers titanium sponges, titanium ingots, titanium tetrachloride, titanium tetrachloride aqueous ...
Japan says no decision yet on easing visa rules for Chinese visitors
Japan has not yet decided whether to ease visa rules for visiting Chinese nationals, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the Nikkei business daily reported that authorities planned to do so.
Bank of Japan rate hike bets for this month tumble, pressuring yen lower
MARKET expectations of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike this month sank after a local media report cast doubt on an increase, weighing on the yen. Read more at The Business Times.
Documents show wary Japan gov’t surveyed Korean students after 1923 quake, massacre
Following the massacre of many Koreans in Japan based on rumors that circulated in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, Japan's Educa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
CLI acquires Osaka facilities from self-storage manager to expand Japan porfolio
CAPITALAND Investment (CLI) has acquired four Osaka self-storage facilities from Japanese indoor self-storage manager Ambitious through Extra Space Asia (ESA), a self-storage platform it manages, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s virtuous M&A circle starts with 7-Eleven
The battle for control of Japan’s Seven & i is being cheered in Tokyo as evidence of improving efficiencies of the world’s third-largest economy. Officials can hasten a virtuous circle of dealmaking ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business delegation begins tour of Wood County sites
A delegation of Japanese corporate executives is in Wood County this week to tour local sites and learn about potential business opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama releasing more sizes for Trelleborg ag tires
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) is introducing more than 15 new sizes for its Trelleborg TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tire range. ( read original story ...)
‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Stuns Tokyo Audiences With Authentic Celebration of Saudi & Japanese Music
The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir was formed in 2019 and began its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to share Saudi Arabian musical culture with the world. The Tokyo concert was its fifth, following performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York, and London. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
LUQUE, Paraguay -- Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings ... ( read original story ...)
1 Hotels To Debut in Japan with 1 Hotel Tokyo: a New Nature-Inspired Urban Icon
SH Hotels Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to unveil plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo. Set to open in 2025, 1 Hotel Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto trading volume topped $10 trillion for the first time ever in November on election bullishness
Crypto trading volume hit $10.4 trillion in November. Trump's election win has stoked hopes of a more favorable policy environment for the industry.
Tokyo Proposes 4 Working Days For Workers To Boost Birth Rate
The Governor of Tokyo, the Japan's capital, Yuriko Koike has unveiled plan to introduce a four-day workweek for government workers as part of a nationwide ( read original story ...)
Gates Group Files Terms For $15 Million U.S. IPO
Tokyo-based Gates Group (GTSG) has filed proposed terms for a $15 million IPO of its common stock. Read more to see my recommendation on the IPO.
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Sensible Crypto Purchase
Of course, intrinsic value never guarantees that a stock will trade at the same level—but between crypto and stocks, real businesses have the edge any day.