TOKYO (AP) — South Korean organizers of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics corrected a map on their official website after Japanese sports officials complained that Japan was missing. The Japan Sports Agency said officials discovered the omission ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, new party challenges Abe with populist slogans; but little policy gap
Koike’s Party of Hope, formally launched on Wednesday with a slick promotion video and news conference, could attract voters ... make policy initiatives harder and jeopardize his hopes of becoming Japan’s longest-serving premier. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan PM Abe seeks mandate on N. Korea policies
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will seek a public mandate on his tougher diplomatic and defense policies to deal with escalating threats from North Korea. Abe spoke at a meeting of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party minutes after dissolving ... ( read original story ...)
San Lotus Holding Inc. Announces Acquisition of Property in Yufuin City, Japan
Kyushu, Japan–(Newsfile Corp. – September 28, 2017) – San Lotus Holding Inc. (OTC Pink: SLOT) (the “Company” or “we”), today announced followings: During the second quarter in 2017, our subsidiary, San Lotus Holding Inc. (BVI) acquired 1,222 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe dissolves lower house, calls snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for a snap election on Oct. 22. Abe is widely seen as trying to reconsolidate his grip on power within the ruling Liberal-Democratic Party, so he can extend ... ( read original story ...)
Japan parliament dissolved, snap election expected next month
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raises his fist with his ... Her Party of Hope shares policy space with the business-friendly LDP, but Koike has staked out different stances on two issues likely to appeal to voters. She wants to freeze a planned rise ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka may end SF sister city over comfort woman statue
TOKYO: Japan's western hub of Osaka has threatened to cut its sister city ties with ... some in South Korea say Japan has not done enough to atone for its wartime misdeeds. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on Wall Street, weak yen; financials soar
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Thursday morning after Wall Street gained and the dollar rose against the yen on hopes U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration may be making progress on a tax plan. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike forms ‘Party of Hope’ before Japanese election
Yuriko Koike is the current Governor of Tokyo and quite possibly the most interesting thing to happen in Japanese politics in years. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has formed a new political party called Party of Hope There are rumours it may merge with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers killing cash by launching own cryptocurrency
Authorities in Japan are considering starting a digital currency to be called the J-Coin. By doing so, Tokyo will reduce cash circulation in the country. Bitcoin bond in Japan wants to bring cryptocurrency into 'world of high finance' "The project is in ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand and Mongolia embracing Japanese ‘Kosen’ schools
So add technical training schools to the list of Japanese exports. Among the importers are Thailand and Mongolia. The Nikkei visited both countries to see how things are going. In Thailand, we found a country worrying about the so-called "middle-income trap." ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in pictures
30 powerful images of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan a year ago. ( read original story ...)
‘It is Japan-bashing’: Osaka may sever sister city ties with San Francisco over ‘comfort women’ statue
The mayor of Osaka has warned he will cancel the sister city alliance with San Francisco if the municipal government goes ahead with a plan to integrate a plot of land where a memorial to wartime sex slaves was recently established in a city park. ( read original story ...)
JTB, Panasonic and Yamato Holdings Announce Commercial Launch of LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL for Foreign Travelers to Japan
TOKYO & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JTB Corporation, Panasonic Corporation and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced they have started offering "LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL" (trademark registered) on August 8 outside Japan in the run-up to its service ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor’s new party, opposition Democrats may merge ahead of Japan poll -Nikkei
A Japanese party being launched by popular Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike may merge with the main opposition Democratic Party, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday, adding uncertainty to the outlook for a general election next month. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor’s new party, opposition Democrats in merger talks: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese party being launched by popular Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is in merger talks with the main opposition Democratic Party, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday, adding uncertainty to the outlook for a general election ... ( read original story ...)