European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to add Japan to their small list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel, while holding off until at least mid-June for British …
As unpredictable Games looms, Japan’s sponsors struggle to adapt
With less than two months left until the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan’s Asahi Breweries still doesn’t know whether fans will be allowed into stadiums to buy its beer.
US, Japan Reaffirm Alliance Amid China Territorial Claims
The new head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command held talks with top Japanese officials on Tuesday and reaffirmed their alliance amid China’s increasingly assertive claims to contested areas in the …
Moody’s – Japanese companies reduce debt as gradual economic rebound boosts profits
Japanese companies would deleverage as improving business conditions and cost cutting boost profits amid a gradual economic rebound ; Although the recovery …
Japan may see inflation perk up in post-COVID era, says BOJ board member
A post-coronavirus pandemic world could offer an opportunity for Japanese firms to raise prices and help the central bank achieve its 2% inflation target, Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said …
Rural Japanese homes are selling for $500 or less
Japan is riddled with millions of vacant homes, called akiya, that local governments hope will sell for next to nothing.
Moody’s – Japanese companies reduce debt as gradual economic rebound boosts profits
Japanese companies would deleverage as improving business conditions and cost cutting boost profits amid a gradual economic rebound ; Although the recovery …
Nintendo to open gallery on Japan factory site
Japan’s Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.T) said on Wednesday it will open a gallery showcasing its products on a renovated factory site south of the city of Kyoto, in the games maker’s latest effort to …
Trump Administration Sought Even Closer Taiwan Ties, Wanted Japan to Do More on China
“I actually think you can do everything you can to drive the Japanese to the right place…we ought to absolutely do more with Taiwan. We tried to do that we made some progress. We didn’t get all the …
Japan’s biggest business lobby gets new chief, 1st female vice chair
Masakazu Tokura, chairman of Sumitomo Chemical Co., on Tuesday took the helm of Japan’s most powerful business lobby, facing a host of challenges ranging from the coronavirus pandemic and U.S.-China …