TOKYO, Jan 13 (News On Japan) - One of the largest annual custom car shows in Japan, Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, opened on Friday at Makuhari Messe just outside of Tokyo in Chiba, featuring 900 concept cars and special edition vehicles.
The event will be open to the general public on the 13th and 14th, with advance tickets priced at 3,000 yen.
Source: Kyodo
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities claimed the leading position in advising Japan-related M&A transactions for the January to March 2024 period, with a total value of approximately US$13 billion, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
Sumitomo Corporation is making a bold move into the healthcare business in Malaysia. They have acquired a local clinic operator with plans to expand its network to 100 facilities and transform it into a consolidated subsidiary. By 2026, the Japanese group aims to triple the number of facilities and enhance primary healthcare services.
In a survey conducted by a major life insurance company to coincide with Children's Day on May 5th, it was revealed that over half of the respondents felt uneasy about saving for their children’s education.
In the ancient city of Kamakura, an experimental initiative promoting walking to address over-tourism issues and potentially unveil new charms took place. Local residents express hopes that this experiment will not only alleviate congestion but also lead to the discovery of fresh attractions.
In preparation for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, exhibitions were held on the weekend across various locations in Tokyo highlighting sustainable technology for the future.
School absenteeism among Japanese elementary and middle school students has surged to approximately 300,000, with many students struggling to return after long holidays like Golden Week. In this context, a sixth-grade girl who overcame school absence shared her story.
Despite the unseasonable heat, many visitors crowded in to view a total of 333 carp streamers, both large and small, displayed today, on Children's Day, in front of Tokyo Tower.
Amid global wheat shortages due to abnormal weather conditions and the depreciation of the yen, Japan is seeing price hikes and suspensions in the sale of products like orange juice, leading some to turn to domestic alternatives like mandarin juice. One such alternative gaining attention as a substitute for imported goods is rice flour.
