But it has now given UD free rein over its entire brand strategy from development to sales in Japan and developing countries. Volvo CEO Martin Lundstedt told The Nikkei that he trusts the quality and durability of Japanese products and that the people ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama school officials admit Fukushima boy who paid classmates was victim of bullying
Okada held the news conference after the student’s lawyer on Monday submitted a letter by the boy to Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi requesting a meeting with her. “Why does the Yokohama Board of Education see only part of (the incident) and not the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Expands 1% on Exports, Business Spending
Japan’s economy continued on a moderate growth path during the final quarter of 2016, driven by rising exports and business investment. Key Points Gross domestic product expanded 1 percent on an annualized basis in the three months through December from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs 1% growth in 2016 on exports, capital spending
Japan's economy expanded 1.0 percent in 2016 as a bump in exports and capital investment offset weak spending at home, data showed Monday, although it was unlikely to erase concerns about Tokyo's faltering war on deflation. The gross domestic product (GDP ... ( read original story ...)
Exports prop up Japan fourth quarter GDP growth, U.S. protectionist risks loom
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising U.S. protectionism cast doubts over a sustainable recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japan's economy expands 0.2% in Q4: government
Japan's economy expanded 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2016, government data showed Monday, as exports and company investments propped up growth. The figures marked the fourth straight quarter of expansion in the world's third largest economy and came ... ( read original story ...)
Exports prop up Japan growth, U.S. protectionist risks loom
Japan’s economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising U.S. protectionism cast doubts over a sustainable recovery. Data on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Top Tokyo properties for sale – live the expat dream!
According a cost of living survey conducted by the HR consultancy Mercer, Tokyo is the world’s most expensive city. Here, we look at the top 5 properties for rent in the world’s priciest expat city! At £1,424,668.10, this 2-bed, 2-bath property isn ... ( read original story ...)
Finance ministry sold land for Nippon Kaigi school at fraction of market value
On February 8, the Toyonaka municipal government filed a lawsuit at the Osaka District Court seeking cancellation of the finance ministry’s decision to sell the nearly 9,000-square-meter parcel, which is being used for the elementary school Mizuho No ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo : Notice Concerning Partial Amendments of the Articles of Incorporation
Article 14 Unless otherwise stipulated by laws and regulations, a general meeting of shareholders shall be convened and chaired by the President and Director pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors. When the post of President and Director is not ... ( read original story ...)
Best ways to save money in Tokyo
Towering glass skyscrapers, packed subway trains, cutting-edge technology; Tokyo is synonymous with many things – and one of them is being expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Yes, despite what you may have heard, travelling in this neon-lit city ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise from bell on hopes for successful Japan-U.S. economic ties
TOKYO, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks rose from the bell on Monday mirroring a strong showing of U.S. shares on Wall Street on Friday, as markets also anticipated successful economic ties between Japan and the U.S. following the conclusion of the first ... ( read original story ...)
The angry red panda that is Japan's new working woman
she said. "I sing in both London and Tokyo but I find that people in London accept me without any hesitation." "But in Japan, I don't really expect them to understand so I haven't told many people who I used to work with," she added. For communications ... ( read original story ...)
Agency: Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku member died from abnormal heart rhythm
Rina Matsuno died after being rushed to a Tokyo hospital on February 8 Rina Matsuno of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku died last week due to an abnormal heart rhythm (Fuji News Network) TOKYO (TR) – An abnormal heart rhythm was the cause of death of Rina Matsuno ... ( read original story ...)
Valentine’s Day murder in Fuchu remains unsolved 12 years on
Tokyo Metropolitan Police are seeking the help of the public in locating the male suspect, reports Nippon News Network (Feb. 12). On February 14, 2005, Hiroki Goto, a 39-year-old manager of what is today Tama Shinkin Bank, was stabbed to death by an ... ( read original story ...)
A hastily called news conference caps a surreal day for Trump in South Florida
It ended with Trump summoning the same reporters to another Trump-owned property, where the president put on another display of friendship for Abe: a pledge at a late-night news conference to stand by Japan “100 percent” in the wake of North Korea’s ... ( read original story ...)