Rakugo: Japanese art meets contemporary standup in hit show July 9, 2024 If you're looking for alternatives to stand-up comedy, you'll find Rakugo gentle, refreshing, eye-opening and novel.
The Imaginary is a family anime film up there with Studio Ghibli July 8, 2024 The Imaginary is the type of family film that transcends the worn-out tropes of Hollywood animation – well worth a watch.
Ocado continues foray into Japanese market with expanded Aeon partnership July 8, 2024 In May, Ocado held its position as the fastest growing grocer for the third month in a row, as efforts to cut prices continued to pay off.
Yen on brink of breaching ‘psychological barrier’ as Bank of Japan poised to intervene June 24, 2024 The Japanese yen is at risk of passing the psychological barrier of 160 per dollar as markets prepare for the country's central bank to intervene in an effect to prop up the currency, as it has in the past.
England looked much improved against Japan but All Blacks different beasts June 23, 2024 England’s 52-17 victory over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday marked a milestone for Steve Borthwick’s side. For it was the first time since 2017 an overseas summer tour has seen England victorious in the opening game – a 34-38 win over Argentina in San Juan back then. So already England are on a positive pathway [...]
Why is Borthwick playing it safe for England’s historic Test match in Japan? June 21, 2024 England should beat Japan but at a time when the All Blacks are looming there seems to be little adventure.
Me Group’s profit soars as record washing machines installed June 10, 2024 Vending machine company ME Group has seen its profit soar after installing record numbers of its "out of home" washing machines.
Yakult: ‘Hostile geopolitical picture’ hurts healthy drink maker May 30, 2024 The UK arm of healthy drink maker Yakult said a "weakening economy influenced by inflation and the general hostile geopolitical picture" impacted its finances during 2023.
From English samurai to post-Brexit trade, the UK and Japan thrive when connected May 28, 2024 From English samurai Miura Anjin to last year's Hiroshima Accord, the UK and Japan have much to offer each other, writes Michael Mainelli.
Princes: Branston, Batchelors’ and Flora maker sold to Italian giant in £700m deal May 27, 2024 Food and drink group Princes is to be acquired by an Italian giant in a deal worth £700m, it has been confirmed.