Ibis Osaka Umeda is located at the centre of the business and entertainment areas of the busy Umeda district in Osaka. It is 5 min by foot from JR Osaka Station and Umeda Station. The hotel offers eas... ( read original story ...)
Japan firm warned of legal step over Korean forced laborers
The court made similar rulings on another Japanese company, triggering disputes between the ... one of the attorneys who visited the company to submit the request, told a news conference. Lim said he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Giving Away Abandoned Houses for Free
In other cases, the homes aren’t technically “free” until you’ve rented them out for a number of years and the property has subsequently been deemed yours, according to Japanese property blog Rethink ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could see a $3.5 billion boost for hosting 2019’s biggest sporting event
Japan will be the first Asian country to host the Rugby Union World Cup in 2019 and its organizing committee has promised the tournament will be a uniquely Japanese event. With the Olympics and Paraly... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Recalls 529 RY023 Truck Tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14-ply, G load rated), that have a DOT date code of 2318. The potential number of units affected is 529. The National H... ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo presents the Odakyu Tama Center Station in full Hello Kitty look
Visitors heading for Hello Kitty Land Tokyo encounter the Odakyu Tama Center Station now with a full Hello Kitty makeover. Platforms and concourse feature over 270 images of some of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy faces crucial test on cusp of record expansion
TOKYO -- Japan is now in its 73rd month of economic recovery -- tied for its longest postwar rise -- lifted by strong corporate performance, wages and exports, though uncertainties abroad could ... ( read original story ...)
‘Divine punishment’: ancient Ninja oath unveiled in Japan
Japanese researchers have uncovered a rare, centuries-old, Ninja oath pledging never to divulge the secrets of their spying and sabotage skills -- on pain of divine retribution for generations. Writte... ( read original story ...)
China slams Japan’s East China Sea gas drilling complaint
Japanese officials said the drilling was taking place near a "median line" that separates the countries' exclusive economic zones, Kyodo News reported Monday. Geng said a median line was never recogni... ( read original story ...)
Raqs Media Collective Named Artistic Director of 2020 Yokohama Triennale
The collective—which is composed of Jeebesh Bagchi, Monica Narula, and Shuddhabrata Sengupta—will organize its Triennale with an eye toward the history and politics of Yokohama, according to a news re... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares to say sayonara to once-beloved pagers
The end of the pager era is nigh in Japan after five decades as the country's last provider announced on Monday it would be scrapping its service next year. Tokyo Telemessage, the only pager service p... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn arrest added to growing list of corporate governance failings in Japan
Japan needs independent oversight for executive pay, said corporate governance expert Takuji Saito, who teaches at Keio Business School. “The problem here was that the pay was significant, in line wit... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms participation in Sydney International
Sydney [Australia], Dec 3 (ANI): US Open champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Sydney International tournament beginning January 6. The 20-year-old will be joining the l... ( read original story ...)
How to Invest in Japan Real Estate as a Foreigner
Japan’s real-estate property investment market, as you may or may not know, is Asia-Pacific’s biggest market, and the second biggest global market in the world. But it is difficult for foreigners to i... ( read original story ...)
Halep, Osaka, Kerber to play Sydney International
SYDNEY: World number one Simona Halep and US Open champion Naomi Osaka will headline a strong field in the women's draw of the Sydney International, organisers said Monday. Eight of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes highlight governance failings in Japan
Nissan is among a growing list of top-name Japanese companies whose corporate governance has been found lacking in recent years. "Wait a minute. Who wrote the financial statements? The accountants. Wh... ( read original story ...)