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Building a Business

Ex-CEO of Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Arrested in Japan

Hundreds of millions of virtual currency dollars are missing.

By Reuters

Building a Business

How Muji Created a Cult Following of Design Enthusiasts

Its products have no visible brand identifiers -- and that's proven to be a good thing.

By Carren Jao

Business News

Nintendo CEO Who Broadened Video Game Appeal Dies

Satoru Iwata's death comes months after he led the Japanese video-game maker's belated entry into mobile gaming following years of declining sales.

By Reuters

Thought Leaders

4 Unexpected Business Lessons From a Japanese Writer

Haruki Murakami's genius lies in his discipline, focus and determination. His work is applicable to running a startup.

By Alex Iskold

Building a Business

Ever Sprint to Catch a Flight? You’ll Appreciate This Airport’s Racetrack Lanes.

As part of the runup to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan's largest airport gets a sporty upgrade. Just imagine all the goofy starting line selfies taking off.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Marketing

10 Starbucks Frappuccinos You Can’t Buy in America

As the famous drink celebrates its 20th birthday, check out where in the world you can buy flavors such as cheesecake and red bean.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Taco Bell to Open First Restaurants in Japan

The taco chain plans to add 1,300 new locations internationally by 2023.

By Kate Taylor

Business Accounting

Soy Sauce Bottle Designer, Dead at 85, Was Inspired to Create in Destruction’s Wake

Hiroshima native Kenji Ekuan processed the tragic bombings into a creative fuel that resulted in a long and illustrious industrial design career.

By Geoff Weiss

Buying a Franchise

Struggles in Asia Drag Down McDonald’s January Sales

McDonald's global sales dropped almost 2 percent in January, even though same-store sales rose in the U.S. for the first time in more than a year.

By Kate Taylor

Tech

In Japan, a ‘Strange Hotel’ Will Be Staffed Almost Entirely By Robots

Guests will be welcomed to the property by three 'actroids' -- robots with an uncanny human likeness and an ability to engage in intelligent conversation.

By Geoff Weiss

Buying a Franchise

Wendy’s Japan Crams Entire Turkey Dinner Between Two Buns

Don't feel like preparing an entire turkey feast for Christmas? Head to Japan and pick up Wendy's Turkey Pretzel Mashed Potato Burger.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Why McDonald’s Is Only Selling Small Servings of Fries in Japan

At McDonald's restaurants in Japan, medium and large fries have been taken off the menu.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Burger King Introduces Another Stomach-Turning Burger in Japan

A burger topped with berries is the latest of Burger King Japan's bizarre fast food offerings.

By Kate Taylor

Business News

The Best Whiskey in the World No Longer Hails From Scotland

In fact, not a single Scotch whiskey even managed to crack the top five on a much-revered annual compilation.

By Geoff Weiss

Business News

This Translation App Helps Professionals Traveling in China and Japan

Waygo, a mobile app, takes a snapshot of written text and translates it into basic English.

By Jonathan Blum

Business News

Why Japan Is Still Buying Music CDs

Digital sales are on the decline in the country, while CD sales are still going strong.

By Laura Entis

Buying a Franchise

Would You Eat Burger King’s Black Cheeseburger?

Burger King Japan is rolling out a burger that's treated with bamboo charcoal to give its cheese and buns and unnaturally dark shade.

By Kate Taylor

Marketing

Hello Kitty Bombshell: Kitty Is Not a Cat

Talk about a pivot. Sanrio received a boatload of publicity yesterday with the revelation that Hello Kitty is not, in fact, a cat.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Heads for Liquidation

Mt. Gox isn't rising from the ashes after all and its customers will likely never see the hundreds of thousands of bitcoins the shattered exchange lost.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Accounting

Japan Considers Taxing Bitcoin, Canadian Exchange Folds Following Hack

There's never a dull moment in the Bitcoin realm. Here's a quick rundown of the latest twists in the digital currency's rollercoaster drama.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Japanese e-Retailer Buys Popular Messaging App Viber for $900 Million

The two companies will have a combined user base of 500 million.

By Benjamin Kabin