FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Gold medal match - Sweden v Canada - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - August 6, 2021. Canada players pose for a team group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
The quiet of early morning streets in one downtown Tokyo neighbourhood is broken by joggers, parents with children in strollers - and a pair of alpacas, out for their daily constitutional walk. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed as Japan optimism offset by weak tech shares
Tokyo stocks finished mixed Thursday as continuing bullishness toward Japanese equities and hopes for a recovery in inbound tourism were offset by technology shares that tracked their U.S. ( read original story ...)
IOC to decide host of 2030 Winter Games before Paris 2024
Sapporo City in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido is one of the candidates. Adams said the election is expected no later than Paris 2024. The Summer Olympics and Paralympics in the French ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo industrial vacancy rate hits 8.1% in Q1
The last time vacancy rates were above 8% was in Q1 2016. According to JLL, the vacancy rate in Greater Tokyo stood at 8.1% in 1Q23, increasing 300 bps q-o-q and 510 bps y-o-y. Driven by new ... ( read original story ...)
Shareholders of Japan’s Cosmo Energy back poison pill against activist
Shareholders of Cosmo Energy Holdings approved a "poison pill" takeover defence on Thursday, in a controversial vote that excluded certain activist shareholders and has implications for hostile ... ( read original story ...)
Just Announced! The Pokémon World Championships 2023: A Cultural Extravaganza Descends on Yokohama (Aug 2023)
Get ready, Trainers! The highly anticipated Pokémon World Championships 2023 (WCS2023) is making its way to Yokohama, Japan. With over 1,000 players flying in from all corners of the globe, this is ... ( read original story ...)
Bidding process fails for building Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Japanese land and infrastructure authorities are rushing to find a building contractor for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. ( read original story ...)
Watch Lovers: There Is Still Time To Visit The Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition In Tokyo And Maybe Snag A Watch Of Your Dreams
At least 40 specially made exceptional timepieces were presented on opening day of Patek's Grand Exhibition "Watch Art" Tokyo 2023. You can still visit the show. ( read original story ...)
Nearly 70% of Japan firms expect more activist proposals
Nearly 70% of Japanese firms expect an increase in proposals from activist investors, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Thursday, as the government's push for better governance adds momentum to ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Raises Japan Stock Targets, Citing Corporate Reforms
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its targets for Japanese stocks after the market soared this year amid expectations for corporate reforms and solid fundamentals relative to overseas markets.Most Read ... ( read original story ...)
Inbound travel is back and “hotels in Japan are too expensive to stay”… “Unexpected secret measures” for summer vacations and business trips.
Prices of accommodation facilities such as "hotels" and "ryokans" in Japan are now soaring across the board. The main reason is the resumption of inbound travel, in addition to the fact that the new ... ( read original story ...)
Donohue sets new Time Attack record in Pikes Peak qualifying
First-day practice and qualifying runs for the 101st Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo was held Tuesday, giving the 66 drivers entered ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori hides in van with Hello Kitty doll while ‘husband’ Kanye West takes pics in Tokyo
The “Stronger” rapper stopped to take photos with a Japanese super fan while Censori sat in a sprinter van in the background, clutching a Hello Kitty plush doll. ( read original story ...)
Japan below Saudi Arabia in global gender equality ranking
Japan has promised to deal “aggressively” with gender inequality after a study found that the problem is getting worse and that women are less represented in po ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges to Fix Problems With ID Card Rollout
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised the public he would fix problems with the introduction of a national ID card that have damaged support for his government and raised concerns about data ... ( read original story ...)