Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer.
Japan sees rise in trouble between livestreamers, viewers amid outdoor filming trend
Livestreaming has become increasingly popular especially among young people in Japan in recent years, but there have been incidents where liv …
Couche-Tard goes on charm offensive for Japan’s Seven & i after board shake-up
Alimentation Couche-Tard is seeking to win over the Japanese public for its $47 billion bid for Seven & i on Thursday and address antitrust concerns that have emerged as a major stumbling block in its …
Major Japan firms agree to big wage hikes, impact on BOJ policy in focus
Many of Japan’s biggest companies from tech conglomerates to Toyota have met union demands for substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year, seeking to help workers cope with inflation and …
How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan
Previewing the start of the 2025 MLB season as the Dodgers and Cubs square off in the Tokyo Series from March 18-19.
Major Japan firms agree to large wage hikes for a third straight year
Many of Japan’s biggest companies from Toyota to tech conglomerates have met union demands for substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year, seeking to help workers cope with inflation and retain staff amid labour shortages.
Seven men in Japan arrested for sexually abusing their daughters, sharing child porn in group chat
TOKYO: Seven men in Japan had been arrested as of Monday (March 10) for sexually abusing minors, including their own daughters, and sharing child pornography, local media reported.
Japan firms set to offer large wage hikes for a third straight year
Many of Japan’s biggest companies are expected to offer substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year when they conclude talks with unions on Wednesday, seeking to help workers cope with inflation and retain staff amid labour shortages.
I made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson.
The same easy-to-make mistake left my passport damaged and wet twice, which cost me money and nearly left me stranded abroad in different countries.
Abandoned akiya homes in Japan ripe for renovation
Tucked away in Japan’s countryside, millions of abandoned homes – known as akiya – sit empty, waiting for a second life. With property prices often shockingly low, these forgotten houses have become …