Ministry officials said the LR-2 reconnaissance and communications plane took off from Okadama airport in Sapporo city at 11.23 a.m. It was heading for Hakodate airport, public broadcaster NHK reported. The plane, with two pilots and two maintenance ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya team working on robot to help elderly drivers stay alert, safe
A research team at Nagoya University is developing a system to help the elderly drive safely using a small robot, with the aim of releasing the technology by 2019. Authorities in Japan are stepping up measures aimed at encouraging the elderly to give up ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges down on stronger yen, geopolitical concerns
TOKYO, May 15 Japanese stocks edged down on Monday morning, pressured by a stronger yen, a widespread cyber attack, and North Korea's missile test over the weekend. The Nikkei share average fell 0.2 percent to 19,853.71 points in midmorning trade. ( read original story ...)
Toyota 'backs flying car project' in Japan
These are external links and will open in a new window Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced its backing for a group of engineers who are developing a flying car. It will give 40 million yen (£274, 000) to the Cartivator group that operates outside ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
Japan said the missile flew for 30 minutes and dropped in the sea between the North's east coast and Japan. Sunday's launch is the first in two weeks since the last attempt to fire a missile ended in a failure just minutes into flight. Japan swiftly issued ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's trains toe the line
Tourists can travel on Japan's bullet trains for a fraction of the full fare cost. Photo / Getty Images Tokyo railway station - where even the doughnuts are better. My iced doughnut at La Terre cafe at Tokyo Station was filled with a sweet-potato-like ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo’ may be dropped from name of Japan’s top bank
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ is considering dropping “Tokyo” from its name, which has drawn complaints from customers that it is too long, sources said Sunday. The core unit of Japanese industry leader Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is likely to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan favours New Zealand made sustainable wool
A Kiwi wool company has been exporting to Japan for over 20 years, a market often considered difficult to enter for exporters. New Zealand Merino general manager Mike Hargadon said the key to sustaining a long term relationship in Japan was to ... ( read original story ...)
Why getting drunk is so important in Japanese business relations
Sharing meals is a meaningful tool for trust building in nearly all cultures. But in some cultures, sharing drinks — particularly alcoholic drinks — is equally important. I once conducted a training program for a German couple moving to Japan, assisted ... ( read original story ...)
Toronto Exchange Still In The Running For Aramco IPO
Among them are London, New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Besides the fees that the IPO would bring in for the winner/s, the listing will also substantially enhance the reputation of the chosen exchange or exchanges. Riyadh is betting a lot on the ... ( read original story ...)
In testing missile, North Korea challenges South's new leader
The launch, which Tokyo said could be of a new type of missile ... meaning it could have a far longer range than it actually flew. Japan's Kyodo News agency said the missile may be capable of covering a range as far as 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops: Teen strangled girlfriend before setting apartment on fire
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested an 18 ... However, he gradually admitted involvement in the crime as questioning continued, according to TBS News (May 14). ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires missile 800 kilometres, challenging S. Korean leader
The launch, which Tokyo said could be a new type of missile ... meaning it could have a far longer range than it actually flew. Japan's Kyodo News said the missile may be capable of covering a range as far as 4,000 kilometres if launched at a normal ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan, S. Korean leaders discuss North's missile
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he and South Korean President Moon Jae-in discussed by phone North Korea's latest missile test, while his top national security adviser also spoke with his U.S. counterpart. Abe says "Japan is closely cooperating with ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Stage Play Adaptation: New Visual Reveals Main Cast
As the "Tokyo Ghoul" live action stage play makes its debut in Japan soon, fans of the manga will get to see characters like Ken Kaneki come to life. Recently, the official website of the "Tokyo Ghoul" stage play dropped a new visual for the upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
Alcohol poisoning suspected after 8 sent to hospital in Akiruno
Eight people passed out after consuming alcohol during a barbecue with a group of 150 people in Akiruno City (TBS News) TOKYO (TR) – Eight university students at a barbecue in Akiruno City were sent to a hospital on Saturday after they collapsed due to ... ( read original story ...)