Would merging the Tokyo Metro and Toei produce a profit, or more importantly, lower fares for commuters?....
18 Sep 10:00 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 

The offer of tax rebates on eco-friendly cars ends Sept. 30, but car makers, happy with high sales, are sweetening the deal.....
9 Sep 5:39 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Isumi Tetsudo is making train lovers' dreams come true but for how long?....
12 Jul 8:00 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 

In a pinch and need to borrow a BMW for 15 minutes? Your car is waiting, sir, via Times Plus, which takes car-sharing to a whole new level. ....
3 Jun 5:19 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Subaru's Legacy won top marks in the 2009-2010 New Car Assessment Program but will that translate into higher sales? ....
29 Apr 4:17 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

In an attempt to reduce Japan's carbon footprint, more government and corporate initiatives are encouraging commuters to cycle to work. ....
24 Apr 1:26 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

The Super Hotel chain ranked high in yearly survey of customer satisfaction, and for good reason. As business hotels go, these are super. ....
6 Apr 7:55 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Driving schools used to be on easy street but they're struggling these days and trying to get control of the wheel. ....
18 Mar 11:12 am  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Rumors of a third airport in Tokyo have been greatly exaggerated. It's two hours away, in Ibaraki. ....
12 Mar 7:20 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Smart cards such as PASMO and Suica are convenient for traveling in Tokyo but there's hidden value in the Metro's kaisuken (multiple tickets....
4 Mar 6:23 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Japan tends to vacation en masse at the same times annually, which isn't great for an ailing tourism industry.....
1 Mar 9:00 am  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

Inbound tourism has taken a hit recently, with the exception of Chinese tourists who collectively spend a lot of yen.....
10 Feb 9:09 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

JAL is in dire straits but it's been reported that the resale value on discount coupons issued to stockholders has doubled.....
17 Jan 6:19 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 

If you're willing to look beyond the more well-known areas, a second home in Japan can come at quite a bargain.....
4 Jan 9:00 am  from     [Profile]  [Recent]