Pokéfans take note: The gaming franchise with the cult following has announced plans to open a permanent restaurant and cafe in Tokyo next spring. It won't be the first Pokémon restaurant to open in the world. In the last few years, pop-up cafes have ... ( read original story ...)
Ghost ships believed to be from North Korea wash ashore in Japan
"What it signifies to me is the conditions in North Korea are exceptionally grim," Kingston told ABC News in an interview in Tokyo. According to Kingston, Japan has seen a surge in suspected North Korean ships arriving on its shores since North Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke partners with 4Front Ventures and BOBHQ on application for Manitoba retail cannabis license
and a member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. “Partnering with Tokyo Smoke to apply for a retail license in our home province of Manitoba is a dream come true,” says Thomas-Ritchot. “Having worked in the community for decades ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may join space station project aimed at manned moon landings
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will consider joining a U.S.-proposed project to build a new space station in orbit around the moon, hoping that it will boost the chances of sending Japanese astronauts to the lunar surface, government officials said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest IPO of 2017 may deliver almost 30pc in a year
With the indicative price range set at ¥1,540 to ¥1,620, book-building is under way for what could be Japan’s biggest initial public offering this year as SG debuts its shares on Tokyo’s exchange on December 13. The IPO comes as optimism over global ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ryokan? No, it’s a 3-room HDB flat
The one-of-a-kind design of this home combines the concept and aesthetics of a Japanese izakaya and ryokan, two big loves of the homeowner. His home might be located in a typical Singapore high-rise building, but step inside and you're instantly ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese property giant, Tokyu invests in Titijaya’s unit
KUALA LUMPUR: Titijaya Land Bhd has roped in Japanese leading property giant, Tokyu Land Corp, to be the new shareholder of its wholly-owned Epoch Property Sdn Bhd in a RM47 million deal. Epoch Property sealed a conditional share subscription agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ponders Imperial succession for modern times
TOKYO -- As Japan prepares for the first abdication of an emperor in two centuries, it is wrestling with the question of how to handle this unusual handover in an era when the monarch is regarded as a symbol rather than a living god. No modern precedent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation ticks up, household spending flat in October
TOKYO — Japan's core inflation rate rose 0.8 per cent in October, a slight increase from the month before, while the jobless rate remained steady at a very low 2.8 per cent. But lacklustre household spending pointed to persisting weakness in the recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party gets lion’s share of business donations
Automakers association was the single largest donor to Shinzo Abe's LDP in 2016 TOKYO -- Political contributions by Japanese companies and organizations grew for a fifth straight year in 2016, with nearly 90% going to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation ticks up, jobless rate at 2.8 pct in October
TOKYO — Japan reports its core inflation rate rose 0.8 per cent in October, a slight increase from the month before, while the jobless rate remained steady at a very low 2.8 per cent. The data reported Friday add to indications of a stable recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby agrees to contribute ¥300 billion to expand child care services
The head of the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) has accepted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s request for corporations to help the country expand child care services, to the tune of about ¥300 billion ($2.7 billion). Sadayuki Sakakibara ... ( read original story ...)
Dental Laser Therapy Applications in Japan Suggest New Markets for US Dentistry
Dr. Nelson Marquina RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2017 — Dr. Nelson Marquina, MSc, PhD traveled to Japan to teach the first US university-certified laser therapy training program for Japanese dentists. While there, he visited the dental clinic ... ( read original story ...)
Behind Japan’s Corporate ‘Culture of Concealment’
A look into why Japan’s once sterling corporate reputation has taken such a hit amid a number of high-profile scandals in recent years. Also in the programme, a deep dive into why the nation's efforts to make it easier for women to return to work after ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese crypto exchange lands in the US
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Japan-based bitFlyer ... Sarah Kocianski, senior research analyst for BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has put together a report that compiles various fintech ... ( read original story ...)
Melco Resorts & Entertainment advances plans for potential integrated resort in Japan
Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com ... Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.For media enquiries, please contact:Japanese media ( read original story ...)