A $180 sandwich from Japan is coming to San Francisco

"Japanese tend to undersell valuable products,” Hamada said. The restaurant focuses on serving cutlets of wagyu, the world’s most expensive beef. The editors of Business Insider Japan visited the Tokyo location to try out the sandwich. Here’s what ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Leading MCN, Uuum, Files For IPO

Japan’s leading YouTube multi-channel network, Uuum, is slated to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on Aug. 30. Uuum’s TSE application has been approved, reports The Bridge, and the company will be listed on the Mothers market, which is ... ( read original story ...)

Soraa Brings out the Best in Glass at Tokyo Art Exhibit

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soraa, the world leader in high-quality LED ... to illuminate Mika Aoki’s stunning glass arts exhibition at the POLA MUSEUM ANNEX in Tokyo, Japan. “Mika Aoki’s unifying theme is 'expressing the conditions of life', such ... ( read original story ...)

Markets Live: BHP’s five-month high leads ASX gains

"I think (the market) is cautious about the situation in North Korea and investors tend to go long on gold (at times like these)," said Yuichi Ikemizu, Tokyo branch manager ... in the conventional oil and gas business about to be spun off as Lattice ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo futures gain on firm oil prices

TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures rose on Monday after touching their lowest in nearly two weeks in the night session, buoyed by firm oil prices. FUNDAMENTALS * The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for January delivery had ... ( read original story ...)

Robeco picks former Henderson Tokyo CEO to lead business in Japan

Shiro Tsubota was named president and representative director of Robeco Japan, a spokeswoman for the company said. Mr. Tsubota joined Monday and replaces Kikuo Kuroiwa. A Robeco news release said Mr. Kuroiwa would remain with the firm long enough to ensure ... ( read original story ...)

Annual Securities Report

THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD. Annual Securities Report “Yukashoken Hokokusho”(Excerpt) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 A copy of the above document has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for ... ( read original story ...)

Pasona launching big tourist info hub in Tokyo

TOKYO -- Staffing agency Pasona Group will open a large tourist information hub Tuesday in its headquarters near Tokyo Station, aiming to boost convenience so that visitors will return to travel beyond Japan's major cities. In the hub, Ctrip.com ... ( read original story ...)

Peaty can set 200m alight at Tokyo 2020, says Kitajima

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Kosuke Kitajima believes the men's 200 meters breaststroke final will be "one of the biggest races to watch" at the Tokyo Olympics if Britain's Adam Peaty steps up to take on a dual Japanese challenge at the distance. Breaststroke ... ( read original story ...)

Sleek, stylish look elevates marijuana retail

Tokyo Smoke’s newly opened flagship store on Toronto’s Queen Street West offers the promise of heady times ahead. But at the moment, the sleek shop’s counter serves up nothing with more buzz than a double espresso. Lining the walls around the coffee ... ( read original story ...)