Yokohama FC's recruitment strategy focused on domestic talent, securing 14 new players including Masaaki Suzuki from Gamba Osaka and promising youngster Takanari Endo from Toin University. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. losses, firmer yen
Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday, dragged down by falls on Wall Street overnight and selling of exporter shares on a stronger yen. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s inflation rate climbs to 4% in January, highest in two years
This comes as the BOJ was revealed to have considered further rate hikes at its January meeting, warning of inflation risks and a weak yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation hits 19-month high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Japan's core consumer price index rose 3.2% in January from the previous year to hit a 19-month high, data showed on Friday, reinforcing expectations the central bank will continue to raise interest ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Osaka’s punk underground with a Black expat
The music venues and fetish bars of Osaka’s Dotonbori district form a community for Japanese punks and expats. ( read original story ...)
FEHT expands investing mandate to include overseas properties; to buy Nagoya hotel for 6 billion yen
Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) announced, on Feb 20, that it is expanding its investing mandate to include overseas properties although the REIT’s primary focus will remain in Singapore. The REIT ... ( read original story ...)
2026 Nachi-nagoya Asian Games esports titles revealed
The Olympic Council of Asia has revealed the esports titles that will feature as part of the 2026 edition of the Asian Games. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama posts record 2024 sales, earnings
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported double-digit increases in both sales and earnings in fiscal 2024, driven by solid growth in its three tire business operating units. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to close Trelleborg plant in S.C.
The 430,000 sq.ft. plant, which opened in January, 2016, manufactures radial agricultural tires under the Trelleborg brand. ( read original story ...)
Modern Compact Japanese Family Home, Osaka – 57sqm/613sqft
Set in a quiet neighbourhood in Osaka prefecture, the newly built three storey F-House is a compact, timber home for a family of 4. To accommodate existing furniture and maximize common living space ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Jumps Amid Signs Tokyo Does Not Object To Normalizing Monetary Policy
The dollar's gains scored in North America yesterday have been reversed today. It is softer against all the G10 currencies, led by the Japanese yen. Click to read. ( read original story ...)
KKR lifts stake in Japan’s Fuji Soft, ending bidding war with Bain
Japan's Fuji Soft said on Thursday that KKR now owns nearly 58% of the company after the second stage of a tender offer, ending a fierce battle with rival Bain Capital to take the software developer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for entering woman’s home, allegedly attempting to steal underwear
A 34-year-old man was handed a fresh arrest warrant on suspicion of attempting to steal underwear and other belongings from the home of a fem･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo company raided for allegedly misrepresenting mopeds that require license
Kanagawa Prefectural Police raided the headquarters of a car sales company and 11 other locations sometime before Feb. 20 for allegedly se ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India Strengthens Local Production With 20-Inch Tire Manufacturing
Yokohama India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its local manufacturing capabilities by introducing t ... ( read original story ...)
Robot researcher to explore future with androids at Osaka Expo
Famed robotics researcher, professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University Graduate School, will present his answer at the Osaka Kansai Expo 2025, which opens in April. Ishiguro has helped design one ... ( read original story ...)