TOKYO — Asian stocks are mostly higher Monday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal reported the countries hope to ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign casino operators go all in as they vie for Osaka license
OSAKA (Reuters) - In late July, a lavish fireworks display lit up Osaka’s skies in the finale to one of Japan’s most famous festivals, courtesy of a first-time sponsor: Macau casino operator Melco Res... ( read original story ...)
Foreign casino operators go all in as they vie for Osaka licence
OSAKA (Reuters) - In late July, a lavish fireworks display lit up Osaka's skies in the finale to one of Japan's most famous festivals, courtesy of a first-time sponsor: Macau casino operator Melco Res... ( read original story ...)
Monex chief sees cryptocurrency future for finance industry
Traditionally, financial institutions for retail clients are powerhouses ... April 1999: Monex Inc. founded by Oki Matsumoto with backing from Sony Corp. August 2000: Shares listed on Tokyo Stock Exch... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Stocks mostly rise on hope for progress on China trade talks
TOKYO — Asian stocks are mostly higher Monday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal reported the countries hope to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms welcome skilled foreign workers, frown at unskilled labourers – Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies support loosening the country's tight immigration system to cope with a severe labour shortage, but they favour skilled workers who can fit into the workplace ... ( read original story ...)
Real Estate Japan forms alliance with Airbnb Japan to promote private home sharing
The goal of the collaboration is to make it easier for more real estate businesses and property owners to join the private home sharing market. Real Estate Japan operates realestate.co.jp, a platform ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tourism, Japan
Tokyo is a beautiful city where modernity and tradition come together in a lovely mélange. The city has many different colors and flavors and while it is an important business destination there are qu... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms welcome skilled foreign workers, frown at unskilled laborers: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies support loosening the country’s tight immigration system to cope with a severe labor shortage, but they favor skilled workers who can fit into the workplace, ... ( read original story ...)
Sungrazer battles hard for Sapporo Kinen victory
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Japan to accept more caregivers from 3 SE Asian countries
TOKYO: Japan is planning to accept a greater number of caregivers from three Southeastern Asian countries having bilateral free trade agreements with Tokyo as part of efforts to address a labour short... ( read original story ...)
Explore Osaka’s Lively Downtown! Top 10 Spots To Visit In Namba
The lion’s giant mouth is said to bring luck in financial matters and competition, so many people come to visit. Kuromon Market has plenty of local Osaka food available to try and is clustered with sh... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games: Aichi, Nagoya to co-host 2026 Games in fall to avoid heat
Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, the co-hosts of the 2026 Asian Games, will hold the event from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 to avoid Japan's summer heat, the Olympic Council of Asia formally decided on Sunday. The ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven owners say new pact with Japanese-owned chain disenfranchises them
“They do [contract updates] in Japan, and it typically benefits the franchisees in the long run,” said Michael Jon Allen, an equity analyst of Japanese retail for Jefferies. “Someone has to pay for pr... ( read original story ...)
Ex-nurse served third warrant in suspected serial killings at Yokohama hospital
YOKOHAMA – A former Yokohama nurse suspected of being a serial killer has been served a third arrest warrant over several fatal poisonings at the hospital where she worked about two years ago. Ayumi K... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional wholesale streets attract independent tourists
A growing portion are repeat visitors, with more than 80% booking independently rather than through guided tours, according to Yasuhiro Tsuboi, the head of inbound business at Japanese travel agency J... ( read original story ...)