Former Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa told a Japanese court Wednesday he believed the compensation for his predecessor Carlos Ghosn was too low “by international standards,” and so he supported …
Takeda Provides Updates on Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials of Novavax’ and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates in Japan
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced today that the first subject was dosed in its Phase 1/2 immunogenicity and safety study of Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate …
Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Answer to Cold Winters is a Hearty Bowl of Oden
For the winter season in Japan, oden continues to be a signature comfort food to beat back the cold. Wintry treat: Oden is a convenient and simple dish where an assortment of ingredients are simmered …
Jim Ryan Says Sony Has Strong Relationships With Japanese Licenses, Will Continue Developing For Market
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Ryan commented that he still felt the Sony brand was strong with licenses in Japan, echoing some previous statements he made about Sony not downplaying Japan after …
Breakingviews – Japan Inc faces Olympic sexism trial
Japanese companies are overdue for their own Olympic embarrassment. Former athlete Seiko Hashimoto has just replaced the game’s original president, Yoshiro Mori, after he publicly complained that …
Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business
It’s been an open secret for years that some Japanese whiskies aren’t so Japanese—that is, they’re often made with imported whisky, blended or proofed down or simply bottled locally, and then labeled …
Japan Regions Push to End State of Emergency as COVID-19 Cases Fall
Regional Japanese governments have requested emergency pandemic measures be lifted ahead of the March 7 scheduled end as new COVID-19 cases trend lower, the country’s economy minister said, adding the …
Australian shares fall in early trade, Japan points to a cautious open in Asia
The session in Asia follows a mixed finish on Wall Street as Fed Chair Jerome Powell eased some concerns around higher interest rates and inflation.
Japan-funded mega-projects will ‘change the face’ of Bangladesh: Ambassador Naoki
Ito Naoki, the Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, has said the five mega-projects funded by JICA, including Dhaka Metrorail and Matarbari Deep Sea Port, will be completed by 2025.
Japan’s top business lobby looks beyond borders on climate
The Japan Business Federation will lean on international collaboration as it pursues a carbon-neutral future, the top lobbying group’s chairman told Nikkei in a recent interview, with the campaign …