JAPAN

G20 summit effects tourists visiting Osaka

Osaka — Tourists planning a visit to the city of Osaka/Japan later this month could see their plans disrupted, including …

More Japanese companies produce in Thailand

Osaka – Sharp and Kyocera are the latest office equipment manufacturers based in Japan to consider shifting production away from …

Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train

Tokyo – Japan is pushing the limits of rail travel as it begins testing the fastest-ever shinkansen bullet train, capable …

The Trade Wars: The Pain and the Gain

Geneva – Neither protagonist in the U.S.-China trade war stands to benefit from their standoff, the U.N. said Monday, suggesting …

Vacation rental business in Japan

Tokyo – The Preparation Committee of Vacation Rental Association agreed to establish an industry organization promoting the private lodging business …