TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday he wants to use the U.S.-Japan economic dialogue as a platform to discuss rules for free trade and investment. Aso said the dialogue would discuss economic policy, infrastructure and energy ... ( read original story ...)
EastarJet expands Nagoya flights in S17
The new flight departs Seoul in evening hours, Nagoya in morning hours ... part of the Routesonline content offering in 2010 and continues to provide breaking news on new routes and schedule changes to the network development community. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Osaka Mayor Hashimoto arranging meetings with Bannon, other Trump aides for U.S. visit
OSAKA – Former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto will visit Washington this month and is trying to set up a meeting with senior aides to President Donald Trump, sources close to him said Friday. The high-profile politician whose candid remarks have often ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Ghoul’ Season 3 Coming Out Not In April But 2017 Q4?
In an interview with Anime News Network, Viz Media explained that the fans have misquoted the company's senior director Kevin Hamric from his interview with ICv2. Many thought that the senior director has confirmed the summer release of "Tokyo Ghoul" season 3. ( read original story ...)
New Study by Morinaga Milk, Using Cutting Edge Technology, Confirms Age-Related Changes in Human Gut Microbiota
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), a leading dairy product company in Japan, today announced the results of a new study that show how gut microbiota composition in a healthy human population changes with age. ( read original story ...)
Japan's forestry industry thin on workers: survey
TOKYO -- Japan's forestry sector is vastly understaffed, leaving lumber resources planted decades ago in danger of going to waste, according to a survey by The Nikkei. Some 93% of the forest owners' cooperatives polled reported being short-staffed ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Osaka Mayor Hashimoto aims to meet Trump aides — including Bannon — during U.S. visit
OSAKA – Former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto will visit Washington this month and is trying to set up a meeting with senior aides to President Donald Trump, sources close to him said Friday. Hashimoto, a high-profile politician whose candid remarks have ... ( read original story ...)
Going deep to learn the secrets of Japan's earthquakes
The wake behind this JAMSTEC research vessel is caused by the seismic sensors being towed behind the boat. The sensors allow researchers to create detailed images of the bedrock and structures under the ocean's bottom. Credit: JAMSTEC The 11 March 2011 ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. secretary of state to visit Japan, South Korea, China: Kyodo
China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Japan's Kyodo news agency, citing diplomatic sources, said Tillerson was expected in Japan on March 17-18 and would meet Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. Tillerson and Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Japan core inflation little changed, household spending weak
Japan's economy coasted along with only slight improvements in January despite a rebound in corporate investment. Core inflation excluding volatile food prices rose 0.1 percent, mainly due to an uptick in energy prices, data released Friday showed. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expresses condolences for WWII attack on Australia
At the memorial service to mark 75 years since Japan first attacked Western Australia, the country’s deputy mission has expressed his country’s remorse for the first time. Takashi Katae told the crowd at Broome’s Bedford Park that he was honoured to ... ( read original story ...)
Germany- Japan Startups Platform 1st General Conference between Berlin and Tokyo
Last February 28 marked the Germany- Japan Startups Platform 1st General Conference between Berlin and Tokyo. The conference which was attended by several business personalities and startup pitchers was held at FinGate Tokyo, Japan. The event was hosted by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open marginally higher on weaker yen
Weakness in energy and financial shares pushed Wall Street lower on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5 percent to close at 21,002.97 after breaking through 21,000 for the first time Wednesday. In Tokyo trading, Nintendo jumped 3.78 ... ( read original story ...)
Azabu Gardens: An Urban Oasis In The Heart Of Tokyo
The property is 8-minute walk from Azabujuban station, or 10-minutes from Roppongi station, giving you easy access to Tokyo and it’s surrounds whether that be for work related purposes or leisure. Azabu Gardens is undoubtedly one of the most sought ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Banks Plan to Make Payments Using Ripple Blockchain
The Japan Bank Consortium to Central Provide Domestic and Cross-Border Payment, which was launched in October 2016 by leading Japanese financial institutions, and the blockchain company SBI Ripple Asia have announced that its 47 member institutions plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Cement partners The Music Project
From right: Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC Managing Director S.R. Gnanam hands over the sponsorship contribution to The Music Project Trustee Shalini Wickramasuriya Tokyo Cement announced partnering with The Music Project, a non-profit initiative ... ( read original story ...)