Osaka, which is currently in private preview ... the chief marketing officer, and lines of business. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business gift culture says it with orchids
In Japanese business celebrations, there’s one thing you’ll almost always see: orchids. Pots of the exotic flowers, which often sell for about ¥20,000 ($176), will be there in a newly appointed president’s office, at the entrance of a company that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Realty Investment : A new property was acquired. "Tokyo Square Garden"
An environmentally-friendly office building located in the new base area in front of Tokyo Station In the area from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Kyobashi, further enhancement of potential is expected as multiple redevelopment projects are progressing in ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to more than 1-week low as stronger yen sours mood
TOKYO Feb 2 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday to its lowest in more than a week after a stronger yen soured sentiment. Toyota Motor Corp underperformed after posting weak monthly sales in the United States. Eyes were also on Japanese domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Green Games: Tokyo 2020 asks public to donate old phones for medals
Tokyo Olympic organizers on Wednesday called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other old electronic devices to help make medals for the 2020 Games. In a push to give the Olympics an environmentally friendly hue, Tokyo's organising ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco ‘surprised’ after Tepco cancels $1.3-billion uranium-supply contract
Tim Gitzel said Tokyo Electric Power Co. sent a notice on Jan. 24 saying it wanted to terminate the long-term contract signed in 2009 and would not accept delivery of a shipment due Wednesday. He said Tepco confirmed the notice on Tuesday despite Cameco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM to meet Toyota president before Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would meet the head of Toyota Motor Corp on Friday, as Tokyo compiles a plan to ward off U.S. criticism of Japanese trade policy before a summit with President Donald Trump next week. Trump, who has pledged to put ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis heads to South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. The Pentagon said the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 News and Analysis
The Nikkei 225 is the primary benchmark index for the Japanese stock market. The size of the Japanese economy (3rd largest in the world) and its importance makes the Nikkei one of the most widely watched and traded indices in the world. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. On the campaign trail ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Ice that Sparkles Like Diamonds Found in Japan
Japan is not just known for their cherry blossoms, but also unique crystal-clear ice blocks that wash up only on their shores. These ice blocks are so tantalizing as they sparkle like diamonds. Most people who have seen these structures refer to them as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Russia to hold talks in March on joint activities on isles
The row over the islands, claimed by Tokyo, off Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rejects 'right to be forgotten' on Google
Japan's Supreme Court has rejected a man's demand that news search results of his arrest on sex charges be deleted from Google, ruling that to do so would violate freedom of expression. Japanese media said it was the first decision by the nation's top ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hits back at Trump charge that it is devaluing the yen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his main lieutenant in the cabinet and Japan’s top foreign exchange official on Wednesday all pushed back against President Donald Trump’s assertion that Japan is keeping its currency devalued. “Japan’s monetary policy is ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises as yen stops strengthening; steel sector outperforms
TOKYO Feb 1 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as the yen's appreciation slowed, but gains were limited as investors continued to worry about some policies of President Donald Trump's administration. The steel sector was the best sectoral ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medals to be made from recycled donated metal
TOKYO (Reuters) - The medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be forged from recycled metal from old mobile phones and appliances donated by the general public to give them a sense of direct involvement in the Games, organisers said on Wednesday. The move ... ( read original story ...)