Sapporo, Japan's oldest beer brand, is buying San Diego-based Stone Brewing, in part because of Stone's 6-year-old Richmond brewery operation. The deal is expected to close in August for $165 million. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka blasted for alleged ‘vulgar’ name of new media company
Naomi Osaka thought she had aced a deal with LeBron James when she teamed up with his SpringHill company to provide diverse TV programming. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo warned of possible power crunch as Japan endures heat wave
The Japanese government is warning of possible power shortages and urging greater efforts to conserve energy during unseasonably hot weather. ( read original story ...)
Japan tells business and public to save power to avert Tokyo blackout
The Japanese government on Monday called on businesses and the public in the Tokyo area to cut electricity use, saying a lack of generating capacity risked plunging the capital into a power blackout. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is removing the expressway blocking the view of Nihonbashi Bridge
Nihonbashi Bridge has been a landmark in Tokyo for over four centuries ... It’s now designated a national important cultural property. According to the report, the beloved bridge will be free from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s defence doctrine and Asean’s position: Jakarta Post contributor
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida(pic) has promised that by the end of this year, he will launch Japan's National Security Strategy for the next five years, which is - simply put - a military ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s snub of talks with South Korea on sidelines of Nato summit a ‘missed opportunity’
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's move comes apparently out of concern it would be viewed poorly by voters ahead of the Upper House election But analysts say his reluctance to appear 'soft' on historical ... ( read original story ...)
More Hedge Funds Are Betting Against Tether as Crypto Melts Down
Professional investors got interested in shorting Tether after the collapse of another stablecoin, TerraUSD. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s government bond holdings exceed 50% of total
TOKYO -- The share of Japanese government bonds held by the Bank of Japan has topped 50%, hitting a record high as the central bank has accelerated its government debt purchases to hold down long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises for 3rd session on tech boost
Japan's Nikkei rose for a third straight session on Monday, lifted by heavyweight technology stocks, after a surge in Wall Street at the end of last week. The Nikkei share average closed 1.43% higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese govt warns Tokyo of power crunch as country endures heat wave
The Japanese government warned of possible power shortages Monday in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy as the country endures an unusually intense heat wave ... ( read original story ...)
Business mood among manufacturers forecast to worsen
Most economists are predicting that the Bank of Japan's upcoming report will show a decline in business sentiment among major manufacturers for a second straight quarter, largely due to the impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for power crunch as heat rises with end of rains
Japan scrambled on Monday to avert a looming power crunch as temperatures climbed nationwide, with authorities warning of higher than expected demand after the rainy season ended in the capital, Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s female election candidates aim for diversity breakthrough
Japan's upper house election next month poses a major gender equality test, with a record number female candidates running in a country known for lagging behind on women's political participation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s eight biggest chip companies need to hire 35,000 engineers in the next ten years
Japan’s eight biggest chip companies need to hire 35,000 engineers in the next ten years,says the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo warned of power crunch as Japan endures heat wave
The Japanese government warned of possible power shortages Monday in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy as the country endures an unusually intense heat wave. Weather officials have ... ( read original story ...)