Japan
Etienne Russo Back in Action in Europe After Japan Detainment
The fashion show producer returned to Paris after being held over cannabis possession in Tokyo for many weeks.
February Sales by Retailers in Japan Mixed
Duty-free sales to foreign shoppers visiting the country remained strong.
Shiseido Posts Record Full-Year Profit and Sales
Higher sales, an increased operating margin and an extraordinary loss a year earlier all contributed to the…
Kao Corp.’s Profit and Sales Grow in 2018
The company has made efforts in optimizing its brand portfolio and restructuring its business segments.
Western World Has a Healthy Obsession With Eastern Culture
A close watch on Marie Kondo, K-beauty and the spending habits of outbound Chinese tourists.
Tomorrow Creates Japanese Fashion Brand Incubator
The first brand in the incubator is Motofumi "Poggy" Kogi.
Fast Retailing’s First-Quarter Profit Dips on Poor Results From Uniqlo Japan
The company said a warmer-than-usual winter hindered its performance in its home country.
Etienne Russo Held in Japan on Suspicion of Marijuana Smuggling
The fashion show producer was arrested after customs officials reportedly found a liquid extracted from…
November Retail Sales in Japan Stunted by Warm Weather
One fewer weekend day compared with the same month last year also posed a challenge for many stores.
Valentino Collaborates With Designers and Artists Ahead of Tokyo Show
The brand's Ginza flagship will sell collaboration pieces and a capsule collection through Dec. 9.
In Diversity Win, Shiseido Taps Naomi Osaka as Beauty Ambassador
The new Anessa and BareMinerals face adds inclusivity to how beauty is defined in Japan.
Vuitton Wins Case in Japan Over ‘Mock’ Goods
Louis Vuitton successfully sues Junkmania in a Japanese court over parody products.
Isetan Mitsukoshi’s First-Half Profit Jumps, Sales Slip
The company's bottom line was boosted by a very low comparative base.
Uniqlo Names Pro Snowboarder Ayumu Hirano as Latest Brand Ambassador
The athlete will follow in the footsteps of Roger Federer, Kei Nishikori and Adam Scott.
Japanese Department Stores See Sales Increases in October
Lower-priced retailers focusing on basics did not fare well, due to warm weather throughout the month.