With skyscrapers such as the Kamiyacho Trust Tower – home of the upscale Tokyo Edition hotel – springing up like mushrooms, it's evident that Tokyo's efforts to prepare for the 2021 Olympic Games have ... ( read original story ...)
2 Tokyo hotels are on the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023 list
Close behind the winner, the remainder of the top five were all Asian luxury establishments: Rosewood Hong Kong clinched second place, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River ranked third, The Upper ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s edge isn’t just cheap labor, whether it’s China, India or Japan, KKR says
Whether it's China, India or Japan, the region's edge today lies in industrial services, KKR's heads of global and Asia macro said in an October note. That investment conclusion comes after a trip to ... ( read original story ...)
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
Momo Nomura, a graphic artist and entrepreneur, visits a shrine near her business meetings or trips almost weekly. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida vows to focus on wage hikes at union meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday stressed the need to achieve sustained, broader wage hikes to cushion the blow to households from rising living costs. The remark, made in a speech at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant starts 2nd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said it began releasing a second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea on Thursday after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks rose on Thursday morning as investors hunted bargains following a five-day losing streak and receding fears over further ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Art Scene: French Influence & Elegance in Japan
Creatives and art enthusiasts with a penchant for discovering fresh perspectives within established historic landmarks, fashion houses and architectural marvels are in for a treat with this month’s ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Tokyo residential rents differ per unit size
Rents in small units that are 15 to 30 sqm in size rose by 1.6% in Q3. Tokyo’s rental market is principally made up of compact single-occupier units, typically less than 45 sq m (13.6 tsubo) in size. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujitsu, Riken Develop Second Quantum Computer
TOKYO (Reuters) - Fujitsu and research institute Riken on Thursday announced the successful development of Japan's second quantum computer, as part of research efforts around the world to make the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Moves Up Tomahawk Missile Purchase Due to Security Worries
Japan will start acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US beginning in 2025, moving up its planned purchase by a year due to increased security threats from neighbors such as North Korea and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after an earthquake near its outlying islands
Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after an earthquake near its outlying islands. Officials say a potential tsunami could reach one meter in height. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks set to rise after U.S. Treasury yields pull back from 16-year highs
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise after U.S. Treasury yields ease from a 16-year high following the release of much weaker-than-expected jobs data.
Man arrested for attempted murder of friend at bar in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 40-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder after he slashed a 48-year-old friend at a bar. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open slightly higher on bargain-hunting
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Thursday on bargain-hunting after a five-day losing streak, supported by overnight gains on Wall Street. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
An Artist’s Mesmerizing Miniatures of Tokyo Buildings
Nordström creates compelling architectural “portraits” of the city by including the real stuff of life, like electric boxes, water damage, and rusting metalwork. ( read original story ...)