A wealthy individual in his 50s living in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the Kansai region and several of his relatives were inve・・・ ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s ADVAN tires to come factory-equipped on the new Lexus RZ BEV
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires to Lexus for use as original equipment (OE) tires on the new RZ, the Lexus ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why a clean energy transition is so important to G7 chair Japan
Japan needs to import nearly everything from oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG), putting a clean energy transition at the core of domestic and foreign policy for this year's chair of the Group of ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda tapped for job at university in Tokyo
Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has received a job offer from a prestigious university in Tokyo, days after retiring from the helm of the central bank, a university official told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
This Brand-new Tokyo Hotel Might Be One of the Most Luxurious in Japan — With a Venetian-glass Pool, 4 Terraces, and Some of the Best Views in the City
“It’s a huge deal,” Silvio Ursini, executive vice president of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, told Travel + Leisure. “Japan is one of the most important markets for our brand, as a jeweler and as a company ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on weak yen, easing U.S. banking fears
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday, led by buying of exporters on the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the country's banking system is resilient despite ... ( read original story ...)
Half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan don’t want kids: survey
Around half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan have no interest in having children in the future, citing economic concerns, a recent survey found. ( read original story ...)
Shares of ispace Inc untraded in Tokyo debut as buy orders overwhelm sale offers
TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Shares of lunar transportation start-up ispace Inc (9348.T) went untraded in their market debut in Tokyo early on Wednesday, as bids overwhelmed offers. The company, which ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as weak yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, led by buying of export-related issues on the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ Free Update Adds New Game Mode, Areas, Story And More, Launches On Xbox Series X|S – Trailer
GhostWire: Tokyo is an action-adventure where you face off against dangerous spirits and fight to purge Tokyo of evil as you unravel the mystery behind a mass disappearance. ( read original story ...)
Japan March wholesale inflation slows for 3rd straight month
Japan's wholesale prices rose 7.2% in March from a year earlier, with the pace of increase slowing for the third straight month, data showed on Wednesday, offering some relief to households and firms ... ( read original story ...)
Elliott and other activists shake corporate Japan into action on investor returns
The company’s shares have risen more than 40 per cent since January 24, when the Financial Times first revealed that Elliott had accumulated a stake of just under 5 per cent. “Through our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan signs $2.8 billion deals for long-range missile development
The government says contracts include enhanced versions of Mitsubishi’s Type 12 missiles and a hypersonic ballistic missile. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Approve Plans for First Casino in Osaka, Reports Say
Japan is set to approve Osaka as the nation’s first casino destination, local media reported, marking a major step in ambitions of turning the country into an Asian gambling destination. ( read original story ...)
Crown Prince Discusses Bilateral Cooperation With Tokyo Governor
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday met Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko to discuss bilateral cooperation and means to bolster partnerships in technology, entrepreneurship ... ( read original story ...)
This Low-cost Japanese Airline Just Added a New U.S.-Tokyo Route Starting at $91 One-way
ZIPAIR will launch flights between Narita International Airport in Tokyo and San Francisco International Airport on June 2, according to the airline. The new route will mark the carrier’s fourth city ... ( read original story ...)