Playing away from home may be a challenge, but the trio of Kiefer Ravena, Dwight Ramos and Ray Parks Jr. have found comfort in Japan in their respective teams in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout, Suntory chief says in Davos
Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the United States but need to prepare for supply chain shocks that could arise during Donald Trump's presidency, the chief executive of drinks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank’s lead and go big with Trump
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's plan to invest billions in AI in the United States shows one way to handle the new Trump administration: go big and deal with the details later. ( read original story ...)
Fire in popular tourist spot in Osaka injures one
Black smoke filled up Osaka’s popular tourist destination Tsutenkaku on January 21.A fire broke out at a game arcade ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Focusing on More Investment Opportunities in the US
Tokyo Gas Co. will look for more opportunities to invest in the US, following a series of acquisitions it’s already made in the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan Has No Choice but to Strengthen Defence, Foreign Minister Tells New Trump Administration
Iwaya told Rubio and Waltz that Japan had no choice but to continue increasing defense capabilities given the situation in East Asia, foreign ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura told a news ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung spotted in Tokyo meeting Japanese actor Kouhei Takeda
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was seen socializing with friends in Tokyo, Japan, where he met Japanese actor Kouhei Takeda. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s loneliness epidemic is so bad that elderly women are committing crimes to find friends and health care in prison
Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health Statistics in December. Okinawa, Japan, is also considered a blue zone, home ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kicks off spring wage talks, smaller firms in focus
Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labour talks on Wednesday that are likely to lead to another year of bumper wage hikes, though policymakers will be mainly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wage growth gathers steam as reluctant retailers raise pay
Japan's retailers, typically among the most tight-fisted of employers, are offering big pay increases for a second year in a row, meaning squeezed profits for companies, more spending money for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hunts for dual-use goods makers to aid military expansion
Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could be spinning high-tech fibres to shield fighter jets from electromagnetic ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo starts luggage delivery service to ease bus congestion
SAPPORO--The city government announced a same-day luggage delivery service for visitors staying overnight at the Jozankei onsen here. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows
Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations. ( read original story ...)
Apex Legends Global Series Sets Record with Inaugural Asia Championship in Sapporo
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) is gearing up to host its Year 4 Championship in Sapporo, Japan, anticipated to draw around 30,000 attendees over five days at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME. ( read original story ...)
Talent exchange, start-up opportunities: How new campus creates two-way launch pad for Singapore-Japan tech ventures
NUS partnership aims to help South-east Asian start-ups navigate Japan’s complex business landscape while supporting Japanese firms’ expansion plans across the region. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama named King of Hammers race title sponsor
Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named title sponsor of the Yokohama Tire Every Man Challenge Race at King of the Hammers. ( read original story ...)