Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's establishment of Special Economic Zones have made it easier for foreigners to live, work and invest in Tokyo, enjoying low corporate tax, relaxed visa rules and lighter reg... ( read original story ...)
From Japan to the world, via India
with a view to using them to unlock the 83-year-old company’s vast intellectual property database — almost all of it in Japanese — for global deployment. “Our objective is to unlock the knowledge acqu... ( read original story ...)
Strong M6.7 earthquake strikes Sapporo area of Hokkaido, Japan
At least two people have died and currently over 30 unaccounted for following a strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the Sapporo area of Hokkaido in Japan this morning, causing damage to proper... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant Etsu is expanding – with a new deli and bigger bar
Japanese restaurant Etsu has announced its expansion this week, with the new addition doubling the property size. Almost 11 years after opening, Etsu is taking over the property next door at Beetham P... ( read original story ...)
JA Solar’s IP on Bifacial PERC Technology Patented in Japan
announced that its patent application for protecting the company's intellectual property of bifacial PERC cell and module technology has been granted by the Japanese Patent Office. JA Solar has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan “knows it’s a big deal” if no trade deal struck with U.S.: Trump
"Japan has already contacted us ... However, Trump suggested he could do more to push for changes in Beijing's alleged intellectual property and technology theft. "Now we've added another $200 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejoices in having first grand slam champion
praised 20-year-old Osaka’s after-match comments in English as “so cool and yet so Japanese”. Osaka apologized to the crowd for beating the local favorite and thanked Williams for being an inspiration ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s US Open win over Serena Williams gives Japan an unlikely hero after devastating typhoon and earthquake
The Japanese media are ravenous by nature and have been known ... But for now, this fresh and unspoilt prodigy is not only the hottest property in tennis, she is the hottest property in sports, not to ... ( read original story ...)
Ambassador Hagerty Extols US-Japan Relationship in New Video
the United States and Japan have tackled some of the world’s biggest issues, including cybersecurity, counterterrorism, intellectual property rights, women’s entrepreneurship, and even space explorati... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Won’t Tweak Policy Again Any Time Soon, Ex-Official Says
(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan watchers can rest easy and enjoy a late summer holiday because it won’t be making another policy tweak any time soon, according to a former BOJ official. Load Error “It wi... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 2.2% In August
TOKYO (Alliance News) - Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.2% on year in August, the Bank of ... TOKYO (Alliance News) - Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.2% on year in August, the Bank of Ja... ( read original story ...)
US Open: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in controversial women’s singles final
Osaka went on to hold that game to love and broke Williams in ... Video: Serena Williams asks the crowd to "not boo any more" as the new grand slam champion sobs at the podium. (ABC News) The decision ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka: Results, highlights from Osaka’s U.S. Open women’s singles final victory
U.S. OPEN 2018: Williams receives game penalty in match vs. Naomi Osaka Sporting News provided live updates of the Serena Williams-Naomi Osaka U.S. Open women's singles final match. 5:42 p.m.: William... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open 2018: Naomi Osaka apologizes for defeating favorite Serena Williams
September 9, 2018 8:31am EDT September 9, 2018 8:25am EDT Tennis, WTA, News, Grand Slams, US Open, English, Serena Williams, WTA Tour, Naomi Osaka Serena Williams had the support of the crowd at Arthu... ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates Osaka’s ground-breaking triumph
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan celebrated Naomi Osaka’s victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, with fans putting her stunning success down to a steely focus and humble attitude as much as ... ( read original story ...)
Death toll rises to nearly 40 in Japan earthquake
The death toll has hit 39 from a powerful earthquake that struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido last week, authorities said Sunday. One person remained missing in the hard-hit town of ... ( read original story ...)