With four locations in Tokyo, and locations in Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kanagawa, Gunma and Nagoya, these premiere storefronts provide customers with immediate, professional smartphone repair for iPhones and iPads. iCracked Japan has trained and equipped ... ( read original story ...)
Alpinestars – Yokohama Drystar Jacket
Description – The Yokohama Jacket is a superior multi-material jacket featuring a host of comfort features such as Alpinestars proprietary Jet Ventilation System for excellent levels of internal cooling performance. With class-leading removable shoulder ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Alternative To Trump’s US Withdrawal From TPP: Bilateral Trade Negotiations Centered On Car Trade And Manufacturing
Japanese leaders must find a way to convince Japanese buyers to buy U.S. made cars. As cited in Auto News, Japan needs to maintain healthy ties with the United States, its main security ally that protects it from regional threats from neighbors like China ... ( read original story ...)
Canada-U.K. produced Sundance doc 'Tokyo Idols' looks at obsessive culture in Japan
Shot in Japan, the Canada-U.K produced film had its world premiere at Sundance last Friday and will eventually air on Canada's Super Channel. Some 10,000 idols are part of a $1-billion annual industry in Japan, where looking "fresh" and "cute" is the goal. ( read original story ...)
Japan exhibitors fear $12 billion hit from media center plan
Singapore and the U.S., and they might not return," JEXA Chairman Tadao Ishizumi told a news conference on Thursday. "The economic benefits from these exhibitions will disappear and it's the people of Tokyo and Japan who will end up losing out," he said. ( read original story ...)
South Korea court awards Japan’s stolen statue to local temple
A statue stolen from Japan in 2012 should be given to a South Korean temple, a South Korean court ruled on Thursday, on the grounds that it was previously seized by Japanese pirates centuries ago. We will urge the Korean government side to take appropriate ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Defense Sec'y to Visit Japan and South Korea in 1st Overseas Trip
"The trip will underscore the commitment of the United States to our enduring alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea ... islands have raised alarms in neighboring countries. ABC News takes a look at some of the security issues in the region. ( read original story ...)
On casinos, Osaka moves forward as Yokohama steps back
OSAKA – As a Liberal Democratic Party team tasked with recommending ... who faces a tough re-election campaign this summer against a candidate opposed to casinos, said at a Wednesday news conference that it would be very difficult to formulate detailed ... ( read original story ...)
The biggest tech IPO of 2016 is having a terrible start to 2017
Line (LN) pulled off the biggest tech IPO of last year, raising $1.3 billion from selling shares that soared when they started trading on markets in New York and in Tokyo. Fast forward to the start of 2017 and things aren't looking so pretty. Line shares ... ( read original story ...)
10 Largest IPO Valuations in History
You can also find which the 20 biggest IPOs in US history were. Most of the largest IPO valuations in history in our list consist of Japanese, Chinese and American names only. This makes sense as these countries are the three biggest economies in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Philanthropist pledges $1M to Nikkei museum
The $1 million will go towards expanding the Burnaby-based Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, ensuring that Japanese culture, history, arts and exhibits continue to be promoted, according to a press release. “She’s always been a strong ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurants feed food banks
Edo Japan, which operates a chain of Japanese teppan-style food court kiosks and restaurants has raised $15,199.87 for the Calgary Food Bank through its annual year-end campaign. The Edo a Little, Help a Lot effort collected $64, 311.79 nationally for food ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's central bank isn't sweating 'hidden' bond losses
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's unrealized losses on negative-yielding government bonds have exceeded 10 trillion yen ($88.1 billion), but officials say there is nothing to fear, now that long-term interest rates are back above zero. The negative interest ... ( read original story ...)
Sugimoto & Mizunuma could be the stars of the new Cerezo Osaka
Yoichiro Kakitani and Hotaru Yamaguchi are known as Yoon Jung-Hwan's team's key players but two others could have equally important parts to play Cerezo Osaka’s pre-season began on January 12. They kicked off training at their home facilities in Maishima ... ( read original story ...)
Brazilian allegedly involved in murder in Osaka extradited from China
at Okada's home in Osaka city in late March 2014 before robbing her bag, according to investigative sources. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. ( read original story ...)
CITIC Tokyo International Comment on Asset Management Giant Taking on Osborne in Advisory Role
Stuart Poulson, Head of Corporate Trading at CITIC Tokyo International was surprised Osborne will retain his standing as a Member of Parliament while simultaneously working with BlackRock part-time as an investment consultant. Stuart Poulson noted ... ( read original story ...)