TOKYO—The Bank of Japan offered a bleaker picture of the economy on Friday and left its ultra-easy monetary policy on hold. The central bank said Japan’s exports and production have shown some ... ( read original story ...)
Global gloom may force Japan central bank to temper its outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is likely to stand pat on monetary policy on Friday but temper its optimism that robust exports and factory output will underpin growth, a nod to heightened ... ( read original story ...)
On Japan Sea coast, small firm shows scars of China’s economic woes
Last year, about 38 percent of Japan's exports were electronic parts, semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and heavy machinery used to make other goods, while the auto industry accounted for 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Emily Young, Mark Arendz reach biathlon podium at para nordic World Cup
Emily Young and Mark Arendz both reached the biathlon podium for the second straight day, winning silver and bronze respectively in the standing classifications at the para nordic World Cup in Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Enchanting Ice Monsters, Claimed by Climate Change
ZAO ONSEN, Japan — Ashley Huang had seen the pictures on the internet ... “If the juhyo disappear, it will be a big minus for our business.” About 77,000 visitors took the ropeway last winter season, ... ( read original story ...)
New Relic Kicks Off First-Ever FutureStack Tokyo Event Helping Customers and Partners Accelerate to the Future
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2019--New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR), provider of real-time insights for software-driven businesses, today kicked off its first FutureStack event held in Japan. The event ... ( read original story ...)
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Cinderella Themed Dessert Buffet – “World of Glass Dessert Buffet”
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2019--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event entitled “ World of Glass ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo business elsewhere! Japanese tourist sites tell foreigners to stay away amid concerns over loutish behaviour
The notoriously polite Japanese may find it difficult to say 'no', but a surge in bad behaviour from foreigners has led to some of the country's tourist attractions telling them to stay away. Incident... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sony wins Tokyo 2020 broadcast rights in India, subcontinent
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has won the broadcast rights in India and the subcontinent for next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC ... ( read original story ...)
Ichiromania returns to Japan: Will he retire, or won’t he?
"At such a young age he already had his own mind," said Keizo Konishi, a reporter with the Japanese news agency Kyodo. "The older generation tells young people what they should do. Particularly in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Netflix contender bets on youth-driven viral hits
Eschewing the pricy serials and star-studded films that have helped companies like Netflix upend the traditional TV business in the ... of screenplay,” he added. Japan’s traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offers myriad property investment options
Japan has, in recent years, gained favor with Hongkongers as a property investment hotspot, but due to differences in property laws and regulations, potential buyers are sometimes bewildered by the co... ( read original story ...)
Japan may cut economic view as China slowdown hits growth: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s government is considering a slight downgrade to its assessment of the economy in its monthly report for March as exports and factory output fell due to slowing demand from Ch... ( read original story ...)
A Wiser Naomi Osaka Adjusts to Stardom, Even as She Briefly Stumbles
“I think at a time like this with that score line, I would usually feel very depressed and sad,” Osaka said at her surprisingly upbeat post-match news conference. “But I feel pretty good right now, be... ( read original story ...)
Heat, floods, quakes: Tokyo 2020 preparing for any disaster
Cyberattacks, terrorism, earthquakes and heatwaves: Tokyo 2020 organisers are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst and making contingency plans for several possible catastrophes during the Ga... ( read original story ...)
Volkswagen pulls truck unit IPO in setback to CEO’s revamp
The IPO, which has been in the works for more than two years ... Kobe Steel hit with ¥100 million fine over data fabrication A Tokyo court ordered Kobe Steel Ltd. on Wednesday to pay a ¥100 million ($... ( read original story ...)