Inflation in Tokyo slowed further in March, following a sharp deceleration in the previous month that was mainly driven by government subsidies for electricity costs. Consumer prices excluding fresh ... ( read original story ...)
What To Know About The History Of Sushi & Where To Enjoy The Best Sushi Restaurants In Tokyo
So, naturally, one of the best (or the best) places on earth to try sushi is Japan. Go to Tokyo, and visitors are spoiled for choice with the collection of excellent sushi restaurants. Tokyo has ... ( read original story ...)
The Coolest Hotels in Tokyo: 10 Unique Lodging Options in Japan’s Capital City
From historical luxury hotels to one-of-a-kind hostels, these are some of the most interesting places to stay in Tokyo. To the surprise of none, Tokyo is a popular vacation spot. And even if you’ve ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital slows for 2nd month, still above BOJ target
TOKYO (Reuters) - Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo slowed in March for a second month but remained well above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, highlighting ... ( read original story ...)
More US Congress members are accusing Sony of hurting Xbox in Japan
The US government is under increasing pressure to examine the competition between PlayStation and Xbox in Japan. That comes from Axios, which reports that Congress members from both sides are telling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel to cut its stake in Brazilian Usiminas for Ternium
TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nippon Steel said on Thursday it would cut its ... agreed that the new governance structure in which Ternium, having an extensive business network in Latin America, ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Univ. School of Engineering introduces quotas for women, sees boost in applicants
NAGOYA -- Nagoya University's School of Engineering introduced quotas for women in the entrance exam this spring at two departments for the first time, resulting in a significant increase in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Innovation City Yokohama’: A Japanese city’s bid to attract tech and research startups
Yokohama has been making a bid to become East Asia’s newest hub for technology innovation, offering attractive incentives and a vibrant and convenient place to live and work for foreign talent wishing ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Begins Production, Sales of HLC Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced production and sales of HLC (high load capacity) tires to meet the needs of heavy-duty passenger cars. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo day care’s online photos of kids changing, potty training deemed ‘inappropriate’
TOKYO -- It was "inappropriate" for a day care in the Japanese capital to post images of toddlers getting changed and being potty trained to a private website for parents and guardians, a third-party ... ( read original story ...)
Financial world legend sounds alarm over ‘biggest bank that’s going down’
"The biggest bank that's going to go down is Bank of Japan," Kiyosaki explained. "Because the Bank of Japan carried the interest rates at, what, zero or whatever they did, [and] financed the ...
ASIA What banking crisis? Ending Q1 on a high
Right now though, it's 'risk on' globally - the MSCI Asia ex-Japan equity index is up three weeks in a row ... they are still significantly below the historic peaks pre-banking shock. Tech, in ...
Foreign investors remain net sellers of Japanese stocks in week to March 24
March 30 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks witnessed foreign outflows for a second straight week in the week ended March 24 as investors were concerned about a wider banking crisis and as a stronger yen ...
Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel plans return to Tokyo
NEW YORK -- U.S. hedge fund Citadel, led by billionaire investor Ken Griffin, has decided to reopen an office in Tokyo after closing the branch following the 2008 global financial crisis. Citadel was ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the $37m puzzle house with secret passageways
This fascinating property on the Isle of Man is full of twists and turns ... Not so in this labyrinthine residence in Osaka, Japan, which proudly features 13 levels. Designed by Tato Architects' Yo ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Crypto Boom And The Energy Concerns It Raises
Japan, in May. Cryptocurrency will also be discussed at the upcoming G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington D.C., in April. At present, there is little coordination ...