A wave of pranks dubbed “sushi terrorism” has made Japanese diners think twice about the country’s iconic conveyor belt restaurants, driving changes to the way chains serve the signature dish and now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union group clinches pay deal exceeding inflation ahead of ‘shunto’ day
Workers from Japan's largest group of trade unions have struck early agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers as cost of living pressures grow and businesses scramble to secure staff amid a labour crunch, ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse cuts most Japan investment banking staff -sources
Credit Suisse Group has cut most of the 20-plus jobs at its investment banking division in Japan, three people familiar with the matter said, as the embattled Swiss bank revamps its business globally. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires announces global leadership change
The company says with its expanding global footprint in over 120 countries and a growing product portfolio, Modi and Chincholikar will have the remit to lead and develop the finance and people ... ( read original story ...)
Silks Hotel Group Opens its First Overseas Hotel, Just Sleep Osaka Shinsaibashi, A Boutique Lifestyle Hotel Inspired by Local Culture
TAIPEI, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silks Hotel Group (SHG) celebrated the grand opening of its first overseas hotel on March 1st, situated in Osaka's bustling Shinsaibashi district. The inaugural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reports 794 new COVID cases in Tokyo, 9,834 nationwide on Thursday
Japan's health ministry confirmed 794 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Thursday. The figure is down 158 from a week earlier. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best ... ( read original story ...)
General Ticket Sales Commence for New International Skateboarding Event, “Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten”
Rakuten Sports today announced the start of general ticket sales for Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten, an international skateboarding event to be held at Ariake Arena from May 26-28, 2023. Tickets ... ( read original story ...)
The many ways that weather impacted the bombing of Tokyo during WWII
In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them.--Hansel ... ( read original story ...)
Memorial held in Tokyo day before 78th anniversary of World War Two US air raids
A World War Two memorial event was held in Tokyo on Thursday, the day before the 78th anniversary of major US air raids that killed an estimated 100,000 civilians. ( read original story ...)
Arrests made after wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ upends Japan’s restaurant industry
Reports of deliberately unhygienic behaviour have risen in recent weeks, including an incident in which a diner drank from a soy sauce bottle ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse cuts most of Japan investment banking headcount – sources
Credit Suisse Group has cut most of its investment banking division headcount in Japan of more than 20 staff, three people familiar with the matter said, as the embattled Swiss bank revamps its business globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 6-1/2-month high as Powell softens stance, BOJ seen steady
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a 6-1/2-month high on Thursday, extending gains for a fifth straight session, as a less-hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and expectations for no imminent change to Bank ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.63%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Steel, Retail and Paper & Pulp sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.63% to hit a new 6-months ...
Japan Nikkei extends gain to 5th day
However, market gains capped, as market participants locked in gains after the Nikkei's advance of more than 3% over the last four trading days and ahead of key events, including the Bank of Japan's ...
3 arrested in central Japan over viral video of unsanitary behavior at major sushi chain
Police arrested three suspects on March 8 in over a video posted online showing someone putting a soy sauce dispenser in their mouth at a ma ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest 3 for taking part in ‘sushi terrorism’ pranks
Police in central Japan have arrested three people for taking part in pranks at a sushi conveyor belt restaurant. ( read original story ...)