Like the rest of the Japanese economy, the leisure industry is suffering from the consequences of the disaster of 11 March. Not only the immediate effects such as damaged infrastructure, intermittent electricity supply interruptions or made to create the industry. Especially the much-touted Jishuku, and the consequent reluctance of consumers in leisure activities and pleasure can reduce the profits of some sectors. (more…)
Jan
26
A city of couch potatoes
Jan
24
Fast Food for aircraft
Mos Burger is Japan's elegant answer to McDonalds. With the teriyaki burger won the restaurant chain founded in 1972 in Tokyo by Satoshi Sakurada the hearts of the Japanese. Always about trying Japanese elements in the fast-food kitchen integrate and prepare the food fresh, the Mos Burger has earned a good reputation. (more…)
Jan
22
With 505 km / h from Tokyo to Osaka
The Japanese Transport Minister Akihiro Ohata has granted the railway operator JR Tokai concession for the construction of the maglev between Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Thus, the so-called Chuo Shinkansen Project, which is in planning since 1973, on its way to its realization. With a cruising speed of 505 kilometers per hour travel time between the two cities will be reduced to 67 minutes. (more…)
Jan
21
The Flying Peach
ANAs future is a peach. Together with Hong Kong's First Eastern Investment Group, the Japanese carrier is a major shareholder of new low-fare airline Peach Aviation. From next year it will connect the major cities of Fukuoka and Sapporo, Japan, later by an international train from Osaka to Seoul. (more…)
Jan
20
The mini-Noah's Ark
The tsunami has According to official figures from the 23rd May 2011 15,000 people dead. Around 9,000 other people missing. Many died because did not have enough time to get from the floods in protection. Many elderly people and children often lack the strength to run for a warning on a hill. The Small Business Industry Ise from Aichi prefecture is now waiting with a creative idea on this problem: One capsule defying the waves, which can be placed in house. (more…)
Jan
19
Windy periods
By the Tokyo government and the current operator Tepco electricity savings target announced by 15 percent for each household having an effect. For example, recorded the electronics industry a sharply increased demand for fans. Since early May, the sales, according to the Asahi Shimbun are equally increased by 15 times the previous year. (more…)
Jan
14
Fast Food in Japanese
With the opening of the first Asian McDonald's in Tokyo's Ginza district sent in July 1971 began to conquer the American fast food chain in Japan. Long remained the most profitable McDonald's restaurant in the land of sushi. Those days are over.The gastro-Zensho Group, which operates, among other things, the fast food chain Sukiya, McDonalds Japan has overtaken the first time. (more…)
Jan
12
The Energy Saving war
Japan is concerned about the large current collapse. Starting in June, when the temperatures rise and air conditioners are set to full operation, again, a larger energy shortage is feared. For weeks, the politicians pressure and demand from the economy to reduce power consumption.The Tokyo government has put together for this one, “Power Save menu. (more…)
Jan
10
Deadly eaten raw
Yukhoe is the Korean version of steak tartare. Raw minced beef with a good seasoning and a raw egg. Even in Japan, which is popular with young and old dish traditionally served at the barbeque restaurant. The cheap chain Yukhoe Ebisu is now proved fatal.Two elderly ladies and two children have died from food poisoning. (more…)
Jan
05
The power saving mode
Tokyo must save electricity. After the disaster of Fukushima is the capital of a lack of sufficient energy. Still sufficient power to dispense with regular interruptions can. But with the coming summer months, when air conditioners running at full speed, is the capital of the biggest endurance test yet to come. (more…)