Kei-cars represent nearly a third of all Japanese passenger car sales ... This year, Daihatsu Motor, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp (Tokyo:7203.T - News), released a TV spot featuring an elderly ca... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s supertraders — a brand unto themselves
... role they have played in Japan’s economic development and partially because they operate at or near the top of Japan’s business pyramid, largely due to their significant presence in the supply cha... ( read original story ...)
Japan fights to remain the king of wagyu beef
But Stephen Kelly, the shop's owner, knew that Kagoshima wagyu -- beef from the black cattle raised in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture -- had hardcore fans. "They sold out quickly," Kelly said. ( read original story ...)
QE Party Is Drying Up, Even At The Bank Of Japan
Despite repeated speeches to the contrary. As of September 30, total assets on the Bank of Japan's elephantine balance sheet dropped by ¥5.4 trillion ($33 billion) from a month earlier, to ¥537 ... ( read original story ...)
Career moms in Japan face systemic barriers that in turn hurt the nation
She, like many Japanese women, had an education and early ... string of impressive financial institutions — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Nikkei Shimbun Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s women sailors serve on frontline of gender equality
ABOARD JS KAGA (Reuters) - Women serving on Japan’s biggest warship, the Kaga, are a tight-knit group on the frontline of a push to transform the Japanese navy into a mixed-gender fighting force ... ( read original story ...)
Lotus root rice cake fresh out of the ‘nation’s kitchen’ of Osaka
Formerly a teacher of a culinary school, Hirosato's encounter with the vegetables traditionally grown in Osaka became a turning point in her life. The 42-year-old cooking expert was born to a couple w... ( read original story ...)
Japan Urges Myanmar to Conduct Credible Rohingya Probe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Myanmar's leader Tuesday that a credible investigation into alleged human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims is key to resolving tensions in the country ... ( read original story ...)
India may import Japanese amphibious aircraft for Navy
The news was received on Monday. An amphibious aircraft can take off from both land and water and contenders like ShinMaywa US-2 of the Japanese navy can be used for rescue operations from air to sea. ( read original story ...)
Rare white tiger kills zookeeper in Japan
JAPAN—A zookeeper in Japan died after being mauled by a rare ... at the Hirakawa Zoological Park in the southern city of Kagoshima on Monday evening, Kyodo News reported. Riku, the 5-year-old male tig... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics near $25 billion US — may go higher
The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local organizers and the International Olympic Committee saying that spending is being cut. A report just released by the national gover... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Costs hit almost $25 billion – may go higher
TOKYO — The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local organizers and the International Olympic Committee saying that spending is being cut. A report just released by the ... ( read original story ...)
Apparent white tiger attack kills keeper at Japan zoo
TOKYO -- Police in southern Japan said Tuesday that they are investigating the death ... Zoo director Akinori Ishido told a televised news conference that he was saddened by the loss of his staff. He ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese tycoon going on SpaceX rocket says he trusts Musk
TOKYO -- The Japanese online retail tycoon who plans to travel to the moon on the SpaceX rocket says he respects and trusts Elon Musk as a fellow entrepreneur, despite his recent troubles. "Twitter ca... ( read original story ...)
White tiger attack kills keeper at Japan zoo
TOKYO — Police in southern Japan said Tuesday they are investigating the death of a zookeeper in an apparent attack by a white tiger. Police said Akira Furusho was found bleeding from his neck ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is reportedly set to sign Adidas’ biggest deal with a female athlete — and it could make her one of the highest-paid women in sports
Naomi Osaka is reportedly set to sign the biggest deal Adidas has ever agreed to with a female athlete. Osaka, a 20-year-old tennis player, just won the US Open — her first Grand Slam title. She defea... ( read original story ...)