Skeletal remains were found on the balcony of a residence in Abeno Ward on October 26 (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – Just in time for Halloween, Osaka’s finest have uncovered a grisly tale. Following the discovery of skeletal remains at a residence in Abeno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival: The Lowlife, review: ‘more genuinely boundary-pushing than Nymphomaniac’
And then there’s Ayano (Kokone Sasaki), a young newcomer to Tokyo who falls into the business after sleeping with a talent scout – “Men are tired of watching pretty girls who all look the same,” he tells her, as a compliment – only to find she ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offers Duterte aid for rebuilding, fighting terrorism
TOKYO (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte won pledges from Japan of help with fighting terrorism and assistance in building the country's crumbling infrastructure, as he met with Japan's prime minister on Monday during a visit to the country. ( read original story ...)
AirAsia Japan starts Nagoya-Sapporo service
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Japan today commenced its twice daily flights connecting Nagoya and Sapporo. In a statement, AirAsia said a total of 166 passengers, representing a 92 percent load factor, were on board the inaugural service of the Flight DJ 0001 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is showing world leaders how to save their economies
Maybe he should try tweeting more. I'm talking about Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. His Liberal Democratic Party just managed to hold onto its two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house of Parliament, which it needs to be able to amend the country's ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Nikkei up, barely +0.01%, but that’s the 19th up day in the last 20 for Japanese stocks
03:59a Kobe Steel to withdraw its full-year earnings forecast: Nikkei 03:45a Kobe Steel to withdraw its full-year earnings forecast: Nikkei 03:45a Kobe Steel to withdraw its full-year earnings forecast: Nikkei 03:37a Kobe Steel to withdraw its full-year ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, financial results and reshuffles – THE WEEK
Also in Tokyo this week, Nissan demonstrated an autonomous prototype on the streets and said the tech will be ready for use in 2020. It might be ready, but will manufacturers be deploying it for real in just three years' time? Discuss. Regarding electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan transport officials probe faulty Subaru inspections
TOKYO (AP) — Officials of Japan's ministry of land and transport conducted on-site checks Monday at two factories of the automaker Subaru where unqualified workers were inspecting its cars, as reports said the company plans to recall 255,000 vehicles to ... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan JV opens hotel in Kochi
Hikari Hotels, an Indo-Japan joint venture, has launched Niko Hotels, its first property in Kochi. Set up at an investment of ₹10 crore, the business hotel was inaugurated by K Mohammed Y Safirulla, Ernakulam District Collector. Davis Sebastian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc.’s safety failures point to deeper malaise
Executives are guilty of becoming too detached from the operational side of the business, said Toshiyuki Shimegi, president of Porsche Japan. “There is a need for more micromanagement,” he said on the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show. “They are ... ( read original story ...)
Apple suppliers jump in Japan but weak financials leave Nikkei flat
TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average made little headway in choppy trade on Monday, with gains in suppliers to Apple Inc offset by selling in financials and caution ahead of major central bank meetings this week. The Nikkei ended flat ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges lower, financials offset gains in Apple suppliers
TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down in choppy trade on Monday morning as falls in financials countered gains in Apple suppliers after shares in the iPhone maker soared on Friday. In mid-morning trade, the Nikkei dropped 0.1 ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe Steel to withdraw earnings forecast after data scandal: Nikkei
It reports earnings on Monday at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT). Japan’s third-biggest steelmaker has also decided to cancel plans to pay an interim dividend for the first time in two years, the Nikkei reported. A company spokesman declined to comment on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bank Mizuho eyes cutting workforce by one-third: reports
Major Japanese bank Mizuho Financial Group is considering slashing its global workforce by about one-third over a decade, reports said, as it looks to replace clerical jobs with artificial intelligence and other technology. The lender is looking at ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte visits Japan, says talks needed with Kim Jong Un
"Japan has advanced the news that they will help in rebuilding Marawi," Duterte said. "I think the damage alone and the dimension of the destruction, we would tell Japan that we need their very best in their assistance. I would see significant assistance." ( read original story ...)
BluEarth-EF21 From Yokohama
The BluEarth-air EF21 will be introduced to the world at the Yokohama booth at the upcoming 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The show will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight from October 25 to November 5, and will be open to the general public from October 28.( ( read original story ...)