While peers complained the Bank of Japan's negative-rate policies were decimating profits, Suruga posted record profits in the five years until March 2017,its consolidated net profit peaking at 42 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood slips to two-year low: Reuters Tankan
The monthly poll, which tracks the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) closely watched tankan quarterly survey, found service-sector sentiment held steady, suggesting that domestic demand may help offset rising hea... ( read original story ...)
Trip Report & Room Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo
In looking at their locations, prices, availability, and brand within the Hyatt umbrella, I chose the Hyatt Regency Tokyo. For my taste I prefer a Grand Hyatt over a Regency property, but the location ... ( read original story ...)
Thai developers hook up with JAPANESE PEERS
LISTED AND non-listed property firms in Thailand have entered into joint ventures with their Japanese peers since 2013, developing residential projects worth more than Bt266.23 billion to date, and al... ( read original story ...)
Japan may maintain ultra-low interest rates even as banks flounder
However, the central bank is allowing yields to trade mildly higher to boost profits. Japan is expected to take on looser monetary policies in 2019 as the country continues to face both internal and e... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest man, 113, dies in Japan
The world’s oldest man has died at his home — a hot springs inn — in northern Japan at the age of 113. Masazo Nonaka died in the early hours of Sunday while sleeping at home in Ashoro on ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest man dies in Japan
The Japanese man from the island of Hokkaido lived to be 113 years ... "We feel shocked at the loss of this big figure," his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. "He was as usual yesterday and passed a... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest man dies in Japan aged 113
Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters The world’s oldest man has died at his home, a hot springs on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido ... any fuss at all,” his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. Nonaka ha... ( read original story ...)
Pagan & Shinto News: Japan celebrates Coming of Age Day
Japan celebrates Coming of Age Day ‘Disturbing’ rise in children suffering abuse after being accused of witchcraft in the UK Campaigners fight to save ancient holy well Left: Pixabay. Centre: Girls in ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses look to smooth way for jump in foreign workers to Japan
With Japan set to begin accepting more foreign workers from April, more companies are extending support to foreigners in areas such as visa acquisition, administrative procedures and securing accommod... ( read original story ...)
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
He was as usual yesterday and passed away without causing our family any fuss at all," his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. Nonaka had six brothers ... according to local media. Japan has one of th... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Rim trade bloc meets in Tokyo, prepping for growth
TOKYO — Representatives from a Pacific Rim trade bloc geared ... the agreement aims to streamline trade and slash tariffs to facilitate more business among member nations with a combined population of ... ( read original story ...)
Paris informs Tokyo it wants Renault and Nissan to integrate: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - A French government delegation has informed Tokyo that it would seek an integration of Renault and Nissan , most likely under the umbrella of a single holding company, the Ni... ( read original story ...)
Retail investors lose love for SoftBank after IPO flop
Many of the new shares were picked up by retail investors in Japan, who hoped the highly-touted IPO would follow in the footsteps of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone's successful debut in 1987 and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes frustrations, reaches Aussie Open 4th round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Naomi Osaka smashed her racket into the court after losing the first set. She tumbled to the court when she tripped in the second. The U.S. Open champion recovered both ti... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Hsieh scare to reach fourth round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka survived a huge scare against Hsieh Su-wei before overhauling the Taiwanese 5-7 6-4 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturda... ( read original story ...)