OSAKA -- Hong Kong-based activist investor Oasis Management now owns a roughly 5% stake in Japanese stationery and furniture brand Kokuyo, it was learned Wednesday, making the asset manager one ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes lower after Trump pledges fresh tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average declined on Tuesday as the market weighed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, along with additional tariffs on China.
Explosion Leaves Three Injured In Japan’s Sapporo
An explosion occurred in a building in a bustling district in Japan's Sapporo on Tuesday, leaving three injured, local ( read original story ...)
Explosion heard in Sapporo’s entertainment district, several injured
An explosion is believed to have occurred in the entertainment district of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Tuesday. The local fire department says four people have been injured. ( read original story ...)
These batteries could harness the wind and sun to replace coal and gas
Utilities are building massive batteries to store renewable energy and replace polluting fossil fuel power plants. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama launches Advan Winter V907 tire for Mercedes-AMG E-Class
The tread pattern features V-shaped grooves and 3D sipes that contribute to snow performance and a center rib for dry road stability. ( read original story ...)
Japan can become one of the biggest winners of the Trump era
The elections in both the U.S. and Japan are in the record books. And in their aftermath, there is a unique opportunity to renew and strengthen the alliance, the most important bilateral relationship for both nations.
Couche-Tard persistent on pursuing deal with Japan’s Seven & i, CEO says
Alimentation Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller said on Tuesday the Canadian retailer would remain persistent in its efforts to pursue a deal with Japan's Seven & i and continue a "friendly approach" with ...
Sapporo explosion leaves three injured
The incident occurred at around 3:18 p.m. in a densely packed area of Susukino, lined with multitenant buildings. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cheap homes offer promise with pitfalls
Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they may not be a fit for everyone. ( read original story ...)
Japan competition authorities raid Amazon Japan, source says
Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly laws, a government source said.
Fortress eyes Seven & i’s supermarket operations, TV Tokyo says
Fortress Investment Group is considering buying an intermediate holding company that has the Ito-Yokado supermarket chain under its wing from Seven & i Holdings , TV Tokyo said on its website on ...
Aging Japan Faces Dating Hurdle As Births and Marriages Plummet
A quarter of Japanese people under 40 who have tied the knot found their spouse through a dating app, a recent survey found. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s steady service inflation keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place. ( read original story ...)
Keidanren: Trump tariff plan could impact Japanese firms
The chairman of Keidanren or the Japan Business Federation told reporters that Trump's tariff plan could have an enormous impact on Japanese companies which have production bases in Mexico and Canada. ( read original story ...)
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. ( read original story ...)