Saeed Ahmad, a Harvard Law student, conducted extensive research in Tokyo on IP protection strategies of luxury conglomerates, supervised by …
Japan’s jobs-to-applicants ratio fell in April
A weaker yen and rising prices are apparently affecting Japan’s job market. A government survey shows the ratio of job openings to applicants dropped in April.
U.S. sailor gets 18 years for delivering classified documents while in Japan
A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on espionage charges, federal officials announced Thursday.
Yen’s relentless slide revives Japan’s interest in structural reforms
Japanese policymakers are turning their attention to more structural economic factors behind persistent yen declines, convinced that market intervention is limited in its ability to reverse the …
Apple to add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says
Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan’s “My Number” identification card functions onto iPhones, Japan’s top government spokesperson said on …
Toyota’s global volumes fall in April, led by drops in China and Japan
Toyota Motor’s April global sales and production fell from a year earlier, hurt by an intense price war in China and a decline in Japan after a production stoppage of some models and a safety test …
Chinese companies rush to hike dividends, buy back shares in Japan-style reform
Chinese listed companies are rushing to buy back shares and lift dividends as they respond to regulators’ calls that echo reform efforts in Japan and South Korea, driving a welcome rally even if …
Japan Trivia: Centuries old Kochi Castle remains a treasure — but not officially
Many people no doubt think Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi is a national treasure. After all, a stone pillar in front of the castle’s ･･･ …
Mount Fuji: Holes appear in screen put up to deter tourists taking photos of Japanese landmark
Holes appear in screen put up to deter tourists taking photos of Japanese landmark – A huge black screen was installed in Fujikawaguchiko, a small town visited by tourists hoping to capture Mount Fuji …
China, Japan Agree to Restart Ruling Party Talks After Six-Year Hiatus
Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, reached the agreement on talks with Liu Jianchao, who leads the Communist Party’s body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties, during Liu’s visit to Tokyo on Wednesday.