Japan’s Election Becomes a Battle of the Brands

With little to choose from in terms of policy between the two main parties fighting Japan’s general election ... planning to vote for Koike’s party in a survey published by Kyodo news published late Sunday, compared with 24 percent for the LDP. ( read original story ...)

Grand opening of Square Enix Cafe Osaka!

Square Enix is opening up a cafe in Osaka, which will open on October 14! To celebrate, they will be hosting a preview night on Friday, October 13 from 18:00~21:00 JST at the cafe, located on the 1st floor of Osaka Umeda Yodobashi Underground. Entrance ... ( read original story ...)

IOC, Tokyo organizers aim to cut costs for the 2020 Olympics

TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo organizing committee wrapped up a two-day project review on Wednesday vowing to cut costs for the 2020 Games and address concerns over water pollution in Tokyo Bay. IOC vice-president John Coates ... ( read original story ...)

Scoot budget airline now flying to Honolulu via Osaka

But among budget carriers, Scoot will probably be competing mostly with Jetstar on Hawaii flights, and Jetstar plus AirAsia on Osaka flights. This is good news for cheap flight fans, mostly because it brings a huge amount of extra competition in the budget ... ( read original story ...)

Sands woos Japan with vision for top sports, concert venues

Las Vegas Sands Corp. President and COO Robert Goldstein began a news conference in Tokyo by expressing condolences ... is expected to take several more years. Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama are among the cities said to be hoping for casino licenses. ( read original story ...)

Nissan to show Leaf Nismo concept at upcoming Tokyo Motor Show

FOLLOW DAILY NEWS AUTOS ON FACEBOOK. 'LIKE' US HERE ... Nissan teases a sporty Nismo variant of the 2018 Leaf EV ahead of its debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Elsewhere, the Leaf Nismo Concept is built out with a tuned suspension and performance ... ( read original story ...)

Forex jitters cloud bright earnings news for some Tokyo stocks

TOKYO -- Businesses turning in strong results are unexpectedly getting the cold shoulder from investors expecting the profit boost from yen exchange rates to taper off in the second fiscal half. "The stock moved inversely to the company's earnings," said ... ( read original story ...)