Seven men have been arrested for allegedly running illegal sex businesses disguised as "men's esthetic salons" in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertain･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui could study Alaska LNG project, no decisions made, CFO says
Japanese trading house Mitsui could consider studying a project to liquefy natural gas in Alaska in the United States, Chief Financial Officer Tetsuya Shigeta, said on Tuesday, adding that no ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo Corp raises full-year profit forecast to $3.6 billion
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp on Tuesday raised its net profit forecast for the fiscal year through March to 560 billion yen ($3.61 billion) from previous guidance of 530 billion yen. It also ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high school girl expelled after filing police complaint over forced apology letter
A then third-year student at Musashino Higashi Specialized High School in Musashino, Tokyo, was expelled in January after filing a criminal c･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo Corp raises full-year profit forecast to $3.6 bln
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp on Tuesday raised its net profit forecast for the fiscal year through March to 560 billion yen ($3.61 billion) from previous guidance of 530 billion yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2024 food exports hit record high despite China’s seafood import bans
Japan's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products rose 3.7% to a record high in 2024, despite China's ban on seafood imports following Tokyo Electric Power's water discharge from the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo city gov’t to pay for employees’ business cards
The Sapporo city government announced on Feb. 3 that it will stop requiring employees to pay for their own business cards, opting to cover ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Melting point: Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival skates on thin climate ice
This year's festival came dangerously close to being cancelled, before it was saved by a last-minute snowfall Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, a dazzling showcase of ice and artistry that lures millions ... ( read original story ...)
Curry bun sellers at Sapporo Snow Fest aim to break Guinness record
SAPPORO—Amid towering snow and ice sculptures, ambitious curry bun venders will seek to set a new Guinness World Record by selling 10,000 buns in eight hours at the Sapporo Snow Festival on Feb. 8. ( read original story ...)
Goodyear sells OTR tire unit to Yokohama for $905 million
Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced today it has finalized the sale of its off-the-road (OTR) tire business to The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited. The all-cash deal, which was completed on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
Former Diamond Princess passengers mark 5 years since COVID outbreak
Former passengers of the Diamond Princess liner laid flowers Monday at Yokohama port in remembrance of the 13 people who died following the mass COVID-19 outbreak onboard five years ago. The outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Goodyear OTR Tire Business Sale to Yokohama Finalized
Goodyear completes the $905M OTR tire sale to Yokohama, streamlining its portfolio and focusing on core business growth. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West set to lose eye-watering sum in cancelled Tokyo gigs after Grammy Awards stunt
Bianca Censori and Kanye West horrified fans as she appeared completely nude on the Grammy Awards red carpet, and the rapper's Tokyo investors reportedly saw the stunt as 'unacceptable' ... ( read original story ...)
Hawai‘i and Japan Strengthen Economic Ties at Tokyo Captive Insurance Seminar
Japan Captive Seminars in Tokyo featured Hawai‘i's captive insurance industry, attracting 400 attendees and demonstrating Hawai‘i-Japan business ties. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank joins with OpenAI in yearly $3B venture to expand AI in Japan
SoftBank inked a $3 billion deal with OpenAI in a joint venture to market OpenAI tech in Japan with its newly-minuted "Cristal Intelligence" suite of tools. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi reviews Japan offshore wind projects amid market shifts
Mitsubishi Corp on Monday said it is reviewing how to proceed with its offshore wind projects in Japan given a "significantly changed" business environment, showing that the country is not immune to ... ( read original story ...)