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Nappies for Nannies

Nappies for Nannies

Adult diapers are outselling those for babies in Japan, according to Unicharm. There we have it, the latest headline drawing attention to Japan’s aging population. Japanese [...]

May 10, 2012
Nintendo Losing Money?

Nintendo Losing Money?

Was it Mario or Luigi, maybe Donkey Kong? Everybody has heard of these characters and many of us have had our favourite [...]

April 30, 2012
Walking Off The Beaten Path

Walking Off The Beaten Path

Paul Christie, a Japanophile and graduate of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, has had a varied career in Japan. He [...]

April 11, 2012
King of the Hills: Minoru Mori’s Legacy Published in English

King of the Hills: Minoru Mori’s Legacy Published in English

Mori’s visionary philosophy for cities updated A pioneer who redefined urban life in Japan, former Chairman and CEO of Mori Building, the [...]

April 04, 2012
The Meat Game

The Meat Game

Interview: Makoto Kinjo – President of Anzco Foods Japan ANZCO started business in Japan 27 years ago as the lamb and mutton [...]

March 12, 2012
CEO Interview: Eddie Bauer Japan

CEO Interview: Eddie Bauer Japan

Matthias Engel of Eddie Bauer Japan Japan has been a very important market for outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer since the company [...]

March 10, 2012
Canadian Chamber launches Tohoku Partnership Committee

Canadian Chamber launches Tohoku Partnership Committee

With the anniversary of 3/11 fast approaching, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) announced the launch of its Tohoku Partnership [...]

March 01, 2012
Joint bonenkai sends of the year in style

Joint bonenkai sends of the year in style

Held at the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo last month, the Joint Chamber Bonenkai (year end party) saw the enthusiastic participation of [...]

January 31, 2012
ANA’s 787 Dreamliner Carries 100,000 Passengers

ANA’s 787 Dreamliner Carries 100,000 Passengers

Japan’s biggest airline and the launch customer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, will this weekend celebrate carrying more than 100,000 passengers on [...]

January 19, 2012
The Banker’s View on 2011

The Banker’s View on 2011

2011 was yet another year of financial turmoil, which both further hurt and altered Tokyo’s financial industry. The hundreds of employees in the [...]

December 08, 2011