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 …
Woman Arrested Over Arson Threat To Japan’s Wit Studio
Since the arson attack on Kyoto Animation in 2019, multiple people have been arrested in Japan following threats made against animation workers.
Slow Japan Vaccination Rate Is Elevating Risk For Tokyo Olympics
Vaccinations under the current pace are not going to help prevent infections during the Olympics,” a top medical official said.
Japan’s Vaccine Push Ahead of Olympics Looks to Be Too Late
It’s sinking in that Japan’s scramble to catch up on a frustratingly slow vaccination drive less than two months before the Summer Olympics start may be too little, too late.