Nikkei lifting back into fresh highs after Japan returns to markets following the long weekend. Japan's equities continue to climb as investors remain confident that interest rate increases are a long way off. Japan's Nikkei 225 equity index is looking for ... ( read original story ...)
After 6 years of growth, Japan’s economy sputters
TOKYO -- Japan's six-year economic recovery likely stumbled in the January-March quarter, as exports of electronic parts and other items stalled while rising prices for everyday goods turned off consumers. Real gross domestic product including goods prices ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo digital art museum looks to ‘expand the beautiful’
The waterfall appears to run down the wall of a room and across the floor, but the flow is an illusion -- a digital exhibit at a new interactive museum in Tokyo. The flower-filled waterfall is the work of Japanese collective teamLab, known internationally ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips ahead of Fed’s policy decision; automakers, Fujifilm retreat
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday amid caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision and US jobs data, although the dollar's rise against the yen and positive sentiment toward tech stocks helped curb some of the losses. ( read original story ...)
Never work with animals or children… Unless you’re one of the 4,000 staff at Pasona’s Tokyo HQ
At least, that's the thinking at Pasona's Tokyo headquarters, which boasts a ranch on its 13th floor. It's a feature enjoyed by just one other property in the city — the palace of Japan's emperor — and is all part of the HR company's efforts liven up ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s RB42 E-4 Radial tire now offered in multiple compounds
Yokohama Tire’s RB42 33.00R51 E-4 radial tire for various rigid frame haul truck applications is now available in multiple compounds – CP (cut-protected) and REG (regular) – so the tires can be customized for specific applications. According to Bruce ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese tourists can’t get enough of German culture — here’s why
That said it seems a well-known fact that Germany, in particular, is one of the European countries most popular among Japanese tourists. Staff at Business Insider Japan asked friends what they love about the country and even those who've never visited seem ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese cuisine thrives with flavourful Marukome miso
Japanese cuisine can appear deceptively simple, but the healthy and exquisitely plated dishes pack explosive flavours and textures. From traditional washoku to more contemporary fare such as ramen, sushi and curry, the Japanese utilise fresh and seasonal ... ( read original story ...)
Member of Japan pop band Tokio quits over sexual misconduct
TOKYO (AP) — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan's star pop band Tokio, who acknowledged last week that he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he's quitting the group. The other four band members appeared at a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkongers’ fascination with Japan reflects commercial ties, cultural affinity and warming diplomacy
Such invitations could be well-received in Hong Kong, as over half of its investment in Japan is tourist-related. The city also has long and strong business ties with Japanese cities. “Many countries have relations with Japan, but Japan and Hong Kong is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pop band Tokio member resigns over sexual misconduct
TOKYO (AP) — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan's star pop group Tokio, who acknowledged last week he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he's quitting the band. The other four members appeared in a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast live on ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan’s pop band Tokio member resigns over sexual misconduct
TOKYO — Tatsuya Yamaguchi of Japan’s star pop group Tokio, who acknowledged last week he had sexually harassed a teenage girl, says he’s quitting the band. The other four members appeared in a news conference Wednesday that was broadcast live on ... ( read original story ...)
Takara Leben reveals property marketing and management knowledge to developers in Asia
Many families and individuals in Japan have called the company’s Leben condominiums and single-unit housing their home. Engaged in land acquisition, building construction and management, the experienced property developer is eager to share its real ... ( read original story ...)
Rollercoaster riders left dangling upside down for hours at Universal Studios in Japan
It was an amusement park-goer’s worst nightmare. More than 60 passengers were stuck on a rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan. One carriage of the “Flying Dinosaur” ride, located in the park’s Jurassic Park-themed area, stalled close ... ( read original story ...)
Universal Studios Japan coaster stalls with riders hanging
(Chika Oshima/Kyodo News via AP) The park apologized and said the problem was ... passengers are rescued from the stopped Flying Dinosaur rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka, western Japan. Sixty-four passengers were left ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo envisions billion-dollar business in mobile games
OSAKA -- Nintendo is applying lessons from "Pokemon Go" to build up smartphone game operations into a 100 billion yen ($910 million) business, its incoming president told Nikkei. "From what I can see, smartphone games are the ones I want to expand the most ... ( read original story ...)