This is no surprise. In fact, in light of North Korea’s recent dumb attack, it is what Japan hoped for.
Trade between the two countries have hit a record low.
Total trade between the two countri…
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Japanese and North Korean Trade Hits Bottom
Still More Good News for Japan’s Economy – All Nippon Airways Thanks China
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is Japan’s No. 2 carrier by revenue. The company added good news to the Japanese economic upswing by reporting that their net profit was up 69% over a year earlier.
And …
Love Confession Services a Hit in Japan
Love Confession Services a Hit in Japan
READ MOREA Japanese and An Australian
An Australian man was sitting in his favorite restaurant when a Japanese fellow said to him, "I am sick of seeing your big round eyes."
The Australian replied, "Well, if you don’t…
Japanese Speed Eating Champ, Takeru Kobayashi, Gobbles Up Kyrstal Hamburger Record
Kobayashi Takeru is an eating machine. Seriously. The guy weighs 78 kilograms (172 lbs) and can eat more than one tenth of his body wieght in one sitting.
Joey Chestnut knew that Kobayashi had scarfed…
Bank of Japan to Raise Employee Bonuses
When you ask a Japanese how much money they make they won’t tell you. It’s the same everywhere.
But, if they did tell you, you would need to know two figures. One is their monthly income. …
Matsushita Has More Good News For Japanese Economy
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. offered up more good news for the Japanese economy.
Matsushita Electric, a leading consumer electronics company, reported sales were up 3.1% over the same time perio…
Japan’s Sanyo Teams Up With China’s Haier
Japan’s Sanyo Electric Co. has decided to go in cahoots with electronic maker Haier Co. of China.
The two companies will collaborate on the producting and selling home-use refrigerators.
Sanyo w…
Survey Says! Number Portability Draws Little Interest in Japan
The internet-based research firm, Macromill, Inc. surveyed 1,600 mobile users 15 years or older across Japan. They got responses from 1,030 of them
Just 5.4% said they planned to take advantage of the…
Business Too Good For Softbank Mobile
Softbank Mobile Corp. of Japan found their strategy too good.
A new policy (number portability) in Japan to allow customers to bring their phone numbers with them when they switch carriers went…
