More buyers are being priced out of the market. According to a Savills report, the for-sale condo market in Osaka has seen notable price increments in recent years, with the average price of a new ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. wants to ‘regain leadership’ in digital assets: Crypto.com
Crypto.com President & COO Eric Anziani says the company wants to participate in the "golden age" of crypto in the U.S.. He also addresses the recent scrutiny over the company's sports event trading ...
Investors target Japan bank shares in bet on rising BOJ rates
Japanese bank shares have become highly popular with investors betting on rising Bank of Japan interest rates as uncertainty over the central bank's plans make the stocks a safer bet than government ...
Record Percentage of Japan’s Firms Plan Wage Hikes, Survey Shows
More than 60% of Japanese companies — a record high percentage — plan to raise workers’ wages next year as they fight to recruit and retain staff, according to a survey by Teikoku Databank.Most Read ...
Japan’s Murata eyeing large-scale M&A to drive growth, CEO says
Japan's Murata Manufacturing is considering deals of more than 100 billion yen ($665 million) to drive growth, the smartphone component supplier's CEO said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas plans to boost sales of city gas in India tenfold
India is developing a city gas network to promote the use of natural gas, which is less environmentally damaging than coal and fuel oil. ( read original story ...)
These 7 Tokyo Neighborhoods Offer the Best Stays for Every Traveler
As one of the largest cities in the world, at least by population, Tokyo’s seamless fusion of tradition and modernity couples an ever-evolving atmosphere which attracts travelers from all over. ( read original story ...)
Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga ‘an honor’ to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn't take lightly the "honor" of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade minister plans US visit in March to seek tariff exemptions, Asahi reports
Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto plans to visit the U.S. in March and will seek exemptions from Trump administration plans to set import tariffs on steel and cars, the Asahi newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki aims for double-digit profit margin by early 2030s
Suzuki Motor will target an operating profit margin of at least 10% and a return on equity of 15% or more for the first half of the next decade, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo developed a culture of transit in a world of cars
Despite a population of 37 million, there’s relatively little congestion and pollution here since the majority of its residents rely on public transit rather than cars. But while Tokyo’s mass ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Almost 90% of Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business, Reuters survey shows
Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of mounting worry in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Regulator Ready to Approve Stablecoin, Crypto Brokerage Reforms
The top Japanese regulator looks set to approve reforms to the way the country polices stablecoins and crypto brokerage businesses.
Crypto worth $99 million withdrawn from Milei-backed Libra token, researchers say
Around $99 million worth of cryptocurrency was withdrawn from the marketplace of a coin at the centre of a scandal in Argentina by eight digital wallets linked to the crypto token's creator, ...
China’s Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar Makes Successful Debut in Osaka, Japan
The first-ever China Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar convened in Osaka, marking a notable milestone as the event made its debut in Japan. Organized by China Association of Bakery and ...
Japan’s trade minister to visit US in March for tariff talks, Asahi reports
Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto plans to visit the United States in March and ask the Trump administration to exempt Japan from upcoming tariffs on steel and cars, the Asahi newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)