He says contemporary Japanese photography is still an untapped niche in art ... “There are a lot of people in banking who are keen art collectors, and I have friends in finance who are interested in buying some work,” he says. “I’m a salesman ... ( read original story ...)
One day after Japan legalizes Bitcoin, Austria opens up first 'Bitcoin Bank'
Yesterday Japan announced that they are accepting Bitcoin as legal tender in their monetary system, making them the first nation to legitimize the crypto-currency into their financial system. Now on Feb. 10, a blockchain based tech company in the city of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Race to 2% Inflation: ETFs in Focus
Japan’s core inflation has returned for the first time in more than a year owing to increased energy prices, giving signals that the country is on its path to reach its inflation target of 2%. Even though the unemployment rate dropped to 3%, its lowest ... ( read original story ...)
Gamba Osaka beats Kashiwa 3-1 for 1st win in J-League
TOKYO - Gamba Osaka won its first game of the J-League season on Sunday, beating Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 on a pair of goals from Shun Nagasawa. Nagasawa headed in a cross from Hiroki Fujiharu in the seventh minute and scored again in the second half after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Federation to Advance Women’s Economic Empowerment
Keidanren, as a representative of Japan's business community, will continue our strategy to support the success of women in the workplace, with a view to realize the genuine 'diversity' so that everyone in Japan can actively participate regardless of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sogo Shosha investing P198.5 B in Phl
The DTI said the investments are expected to come in until 2018. “Japanese investor remains confident of business prospects in the Philippines. We urge Japanese investors to take the chance to invest in the Philippines as it experiences its momentous ... ( read original story ...)
Rule change could make Abe longest-serving leader in Japan
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling party is expected to approve a change in party rules Sunday that could pave the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to become the country's longest-serving leader in the post-Second World War era. It is a remarkable turnaround for Abe ... ( read original story ...)
From faded Ferris wheels to rusting roller-coasters: Inside Japan's eerie abandoned amusement parks
The eerie fairground near Biwa lake is just one of many abandoned themeparks in Japan, neglected due to economic woes and reclaimed by nature. Traveller and photographer Reginald Van de Velde, from Belgium, explored four of the country’s forgotten ... ( read original story ...)
JAL Business Class Haneda SFO
We flew in from Osaka, so we already had our boarding passes ... located opposite to the entrance to the JAL First Class Lounge & Sakura Lounge. (Flying Business Class gave us access to Sakura Lounge). Boarding started at 7:20pm. Two lines were formed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Aso says wants to discuss rules for free trade with U.S.
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday he wants to use the U.S.-Japan economic dialogue as a platform to discuss rules for free trade and investment. Aso said the dialogue would discuss economic policy, infrastructure and energy ... ( read original story ...)
EastarJet expands Nagoya flights in S17
The new flight departs Seoul in evening hours, Nagoya in morning hours ... part of the Routesonline content offering in 2010 and continues to provide breaking news on new routes and schedule changes to the network development community. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Osaka Mayor Hashimoto arranging meetings with Bannon, other Trump aides for U.S. visit
OSAKA – Former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto will visit Washington this month and is trying to set up a meeting with senior aides to President Donald Trump, sources close to him said Friday. The high-profile politician whose candid remarks have often ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Ghoul’ Season 3 Coming Out Not In April But 2017 Q4?
In an interview with Anime News Network, Viz Media explained that the fans have misquoted the company's senior director Kevin Hamric from his interview with ICv2. Many thought that the senior director has confirmed the summer release of "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3. ( read original story ...)
New Study by Morinaga Milk, Using Cutting Edge Technology, Confirms Age-Related Changes in Human Gut Microbiota
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), a leading dairy product company in Japan, today announced the results of a new study that show how gut microbiota composition in a healthy human population changes with age. ( read original story ...)
Japan's forestry industry thin on workers: survey
TOKYO -- Japan's forestry sector is vastly understaffed, leaving lumber resources planted decades ago in danger of going to waste, according to a survey by The Nikkei. Some 93% of the forest owners' cooperatives polled reported being short-staffed ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Osaka Mayor Hashimoto aims to meet Trump aides — including Bannon — during U.S. visit
OSAKA – Former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto will visit Washington this month and is trying to set up a meeting with senior aides to President Donald Trump, sources close to him said Friday. Hashimoto, a high-profile politician whose candid remarks have ... ( read original story ...)