TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i Holdings must act fast to negotiate a takeover bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard that has "historic implications", according to a fund manager at activist shareholder Artisan Partners. Couche-Tard, owner of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cat employees’ at Tokyo office boost efficiency for human co-workers
TOKYO -- A system engineering firm here has 11 unusual employees ... so having the cats interrupt us is just the right amount of change of pace." When the business purchased the four-story building ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier
A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips as tech losses weigh; softer yen buoys exports
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped in morning trade on Tuesday, as domestic technology shares followed declines on Wall Street to drag on the index, while a pause in the yen’s push higher supported buybacks of export-related shares. The Nikkei ...
Japan’s SBI to take big stake in AI unicorn Preferred Networks
TOKYO -- Japanese financial services group SBI Holdings plans to invest around 10 billion yen ($69 million) in Tokyo-based Preferred Networks and work with the startup on designing chips for artificial intelligence, Nikkei has learned.
Casimero and Kyoguchi lead Oct. 13 show in Yokohama
Former bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero and former unified light flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi will be in action on fighter-turned-promoter Masayuki Ito’s next show on October 13th. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as exporters boosted by weaker yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Stocks ended higher Tuesday as exporters were buoyed by the yen's depreciation against the U.S. dollar, although gains were limited by sharp declines among chip-related shares. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 178.40 ... ( read original story ...)
Rockstar was reportedly considering a GTA 3 sequel called Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo, but it “was just cooler to stick with” established places like Vice City and San Andreas
There was reportedly a time way back when in which Rockstar was strongly considering making a GTA 3 sequel set in Tokyo, and frankly, now I feel robbed of just such a game. This comes via TimeExtension, which asked an unnamed source who previously worked ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.4 a day on food, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
A thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed “the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.40 a day, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
An thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed "the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
Ackman’s IPO Dream Implodes From $25 Billion to Zero in Weeks
On Wednesday, Pershing Square withdrew the IPO completely. What comes next is uncertain; Pershing Square has promised to “report back.’’ But this much is sure, investors say: If Pershing ...
Japan’s finance minister vows to carefully monitor effects of possible U.S. rate cuts
TOKYO — Japan’s government will keep a close eye on the impact of possible U.S. interest rate cuts on the Japanese economy, the country’s finance minister said Tuesday. “The government will continue ...
Critics blast Seoul’s ‘submissive’ Tokyo ties as Kishida seeks Yoon talks before exit
South Korea's opposition has accused President Yoon Suk-yeol of being pro-Tokyo - as Japan's PM plans one last visit before stepping down Fumio Kishida is reportedly making progress on plans to hold talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’
Japan has said the violation of its airspace by a Chinese military spy plane was “utterly unacceptable”, a day after the country scrambled jets and summoned a Chinese embassy official in Tokyo in protest. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bros Aren’t Flipping Watches. That Is an Issue for Luxury Brands.
Watches were one of the worst categories for Europe’s top luxury companies in the latest quarter. Richemont, which owns Cartier as well as Vacheron Constantin, said sales of its ...
How Crypto Is Powering Resistance And Survival In Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela had a presidential election almost a month ago but unrest and repression are the new reality. To resist, Venezuelans abroad and in the country are using crypto.