Although larger retailers operate during their normal business hours over Golden Week, many smaller shops and restaurants close or operate on reduced hours for the holidays. For those interested in ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya beats Sapporo 4-0 to take over top spot in J-League
TOKYO (AP) — Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Xavier scored two goals on Saturday as Nagoya Grampus beat Consadole Sapporo 4-0 to move into first place in the J-League. Xavier put the hosts on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Online-Shopping King Gets Lift From IPO — WSJ
TOKYO -- The debut of Lyft Inc. shares at a valuation of $24 billion marks the arrival of Japanese billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani to the list of Silicon Valley's venture-capital heavyweights. Mr. ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka panel urges prosecutors to reopen probe into government’s murky Moritomo Gakuen land deal
OSAKA - A judicial panel is urging prosecutors to reinvestigate a case against a former senior Finance Ministry official who was involved in the state land sale that sparked allegations of cronyism ... ( read original story ...)
New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan
Japan's emperor has no political power ... but it is hoped releasing the name a month early will smooth the transition. According to news outlet Nikkei, the name-picking process has been rehearsed at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 13 Banks Invest in SBI’s Ripple-Powered Blockchain Payment App
The project was initially joined by three Japanese banks – SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Suruga Bank and Resona Bank. However, the announcement stated that MoneyTap will eventually see a consortium of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Government Bonds Have a Cute Sales Mascot, But Only One Buyer Matters
Why bother to encourage private investors to buy JGBs when the BOJ has been devouring enough of them to finance the bulk of the government budget deficit since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office in ... ( read original story ...)
8 Best Places to Stay in Osaka
The Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka is located near the Namba business district and offers great access to the cultural and historic center of Kansai. The Franser offers 24/7 reception and security, ... ( read original story ...)
Eat Your Way Through Tokyo With This Walking Food Tour
Because of a WWII-earthquake-fire trifecta, much of Tokyo was rebuilt in a short span of time. Local business owners realized the space under the train tracks provided a sturdy shelter. This ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka in spotlight as prefectural and metropolitan assembly elections kick off across Japan
according to Kyodo News. In addition to the assembly races, 11 gubernatorial elections and six mayoral elections are also taking place on April 7, campaigning for which began on March 21 and March 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese refineries halt Iranian oil imports as waiver expiry looms
Japanese refineries have put a halt on imports of Iranian oil after buying 15.3 million barrels between January and March ahead of the expiry of a temporary waiver on U.S. sanctions, according to ... ( read original story ...)
As IPO flood recedes, Asia bankers bet on follow-on capital raising
The data make for a sobering read after 2018 when Asia’s red-hot markets hosted many multi-billion dollar IPOs, including SoftBank Corp’s $23.6 billion Tokyo float and Xiaomi ... such issue within a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan construction industry watchdog to keep foreign workers safe
TOKYO -- Japan's government is setting up a supervisory body to keep the country's construction industry from underpaying or otherwise mistreating foreign workers. A law takes affect on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei up on U.S.-China trade talk optimism; Daiichi Sankyo jumps
TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday on optimism about the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks, with cyclical sectors such as shipping and machinery advancing on the last day ... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Nikkei rises on optimism over U.S.-China trade talks; Daiichi Sankyo jumps
TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday on optimism about the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks, with cyclical sectors such as shipping and machinery advancing on the last day ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Japan Cruises
Traditionally, Osaka's reputation is built around its importance as a business, economic and trade centre for Japan. While initially industrial, tourism is beginning to pick up on Osaka's merits as an ... ( read original story ...)