Tag: Yokohama

Sayuri Shirai of Keio University, who served as a member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan from 2011-2016, says companies may want to "adjust bonuses rather than basic wage growth." ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore-based fund 3D Investment Partners has urged external directors of Sapporo Holdings to take the lead in reassessing a revitalisation plan for the Japanese beer company, according to a letter ... ( read original story ...)

In a letter to the directors dated Nov. 3, the fund noted that Sapporo Holdings had failed to meet its sales target during the past 15 years, and that its return on equity (ROE) a ... ( read original story ...)

In the cut throat world of football, which in sporting terms is about as cut throat as it gets, it‘s impossible to find a Socceroo with an ego in urgent need of adjustment. ( read original story ...)

Among the many baked goods in Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets, mushipan is a reliably simple and cheap snack. Although it’s technically steamed and not baked, its incredibly fluffy ... ( read original story ...)

A multinational, multilateral naval exercise held in Japan showcased the combined defenses of 13 nations while rekindling cooperation between Japan and South Korea. ( read original story ...)

The coronavirus situation is still easying worldwide with a weekly 18% cases and 23% deaths drop, though Asia is experiencing a surge in infections, especially Japan and South Korea amid two new ... ( read original story ...)

Higher costs and visitor limits test sustainability of loans from abroad ... ( read original story ...)

RIZIN Fighting Federation was in Nagoya, Japan on Sunday for RIZIN Landmark Vol 4., a card topped by kickboxer turned MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto. ( read original story ...)

Japan hosted its first international fleet review for seven years on Sunday with ships from 12 other nations in a show of unity as North Korea fires record numbers of missiles and China increases its ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Sunday that he will do everything possible to increase his country’s defensive military capabilities in the face of tension stemming from Chinese maritime ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's health ministry said 6,264 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday. The tally increased by 2,566 from the same day last week and was 1.69 times the figure a week ago. Our site ... ( read original story ...)

Although it’s technically steamed and not baked, its incredibly fluffy texture will give any cake or bun a run for its money in terms of satisfaction. ▼ And it’s even better toasted! It was also the ... ( read original story ...)

Through diary entries, diplomatic dispatches and firsthand accounts, biographer Steve Kemper explores the pivotal years leading up to World War II from the perspective of Joseph Grew. ( read original story ...)

Kevin Muscat has hailed a Yokohama F. Marinos group that "created history" as they claimed his first J1 League title in dramatic style on the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and the UK are set to sign a major defence pact in December that will enable the countries to enhance co-operation with the US in the Indo-Pacific and boost deterrence against the rising threat ... ( read original story ...)