Sapporo Holdings said Wednesday that it will promote Hiroshi Tokimatsu, executive group managing officer, to the post of president. Tokimatsu, 62, will also become president of Sapporo Breweries, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dismisses criticism of Nick Kyrgios: He gives back and has very big heart
Naomi Osaka reveals she admires Nick Kyrgios because he is never afraid to be his real self and also insists that there is a very kind side to the Australian that only "a few people see." In 2022, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Brokerages Boost Pay, Perks to Keep Retirement-Age Workers
Japan’s biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain talent in one of the world’s fastest-aging countries. Workers who ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka
Discover SkyDrive and Osaka Metro's plans for the Osaka Diamond Routes, connecting key areas via eVTOL air mobility. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is a Rosy Red Dream in Festive Ruffle Mini Dress, Heels
Just in case anyone was wondering, red is certainly Naomi Osaka’s color!The professional tennis player updated her Instagram page with new flicks of her stepping out in one of her most lovely dresses ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?
While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock’s global client balancing act, from Indianapolis to Tokyo
We already knew that BlackRock's global customer base brings it conflicting pressures from clients, but developments in the past week drive home the point for the world's top asset manager. ( read original story ...)
Nissan in merger talks with long-time rival as automaker continues to struggle
TOKYO (Reuters/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - Nissan and a long-time rival are in merger talks amid the Yokohama-based automaker's sales struggles. ( read original story ...)
Live news: Kioxia shares rise over 6% on first day of trading in Tokyo
Kioxia, the lossmaking Japanese chipmaker, gathered momentum after a muted start to trade up 6.4 per cent on the first day of trading in Tokyo, after private equity group Bain Capital acquired it in a landmark $18bn buyout six years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs Immigration To Thrive, Says Top CEO
The Indian-born CEO of a leading snack brand says recruiting more foreign workers is "very critical" to the future of Japan's economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket fails minutes after liftoff
Japan's Space One terminated the flight of its Kairos small rocket shortly after liftoff on Wednesday, marking the end of its second attempt in nine months to become the country's first company to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft proposal for a carbon emission reduction target sparked calls for deeper cuts from experts as well as from within the ruling coalition, as the world's fifth-biggest carbon emitter ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese study links heavy Hokkaido snowfall in 2021 to climate change
Global warming caused Hokkaido to receive up to 20% more snow in December 2021 than usual, a team of Japanese scientists concluded. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings Announces Leadership Transition for Growth
Sapporo Holdings (JP:2501) has released an update.Pick the best stocks and maximize your portfolio:Discover top-rated stocks from highly ranked ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya police set up mirrors beside escalators to raise awareness, prevent secret filming
As part of efforts by the Aichi Prefectural Police to prevent secret filming, mirrors were installed on the sides of escalators in this cent・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo to experiment autonomous taxis in Tokyo
Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, announced that it will start test-driving its autonomous taxis in ( read original story ...)