Park views North Koreans as misunderstood victims. "I feel news about North Korea is really exaggerated, especially in Japan," he said. "They depict it as though it's hell on Earth." Kum Son Gyun, 17, a student at a North Korean school, visited North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s youth see the kamikaze pilots of WW2
During World War Two, thousands of Japanese pilots volunteered to be kamikaze, suicidally crashing their planes in the name of their emperor. More than 70 years on, the BBC's Mariko Oi asks what these once revered men mean to Japan's youth. Irrational ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Choice and Location Help – Osaka Forum
But also accessible to the famous spots of Osaka like Dotonbohri and USJ via subway/train. Thanks in advanced. Quad rooms are hard to find. Two twins at budget business hotels will likely be your best deal. There are also some hotels that offer 150 to ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei at centre of global stock bubble
Japan is enjoying its longest run of growth in 11 years, unemployment is at 23-year lows and Prime Minister Abe’s big 22 October election win frees him to toss more stimulus at Asia’s No. 2 economy. But a 30% surge in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average over ... ( read original story ...)
Lampard heading to Tokyo with Yokohama
‘I am very excited to visit Japan with Chelsea and Yokohama, said Lampard. ‘I can’t wait to meet as many of the Chelsea fans in Tokyo as possible. ‘Japan is home to some of the most passionate and loyal football supporters in the world and I love ... ( read original story ...)
HK property seen among riskiest
HONG KONG’s sky-high prices and low affordability rank it as one of the riskiest property markets for Savills Investment Management, which is avoiding the city in favor of Japan and Australia. “Hong Kong is highly, highly expensive,” Kiran Patel ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco IPO on track for 2018: crown prince
Tokyo and Hong Kong have been looked at for a partial listing of the state-run firm. A decision on which exchange would secure the offering has still not been made, fuelling market speculation that the IPO could be delayed beyond 2018 or even shelved ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils female police squad to protect Melania, Ivanka Trump
Tokyo police have formed a squad of female officers to guard first lady Melania Trump when she and President Trump visit Japan in a few days, Japanese media reported today. The squad will also protect Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter and one of his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo company provides extra week’s holiday for nonsmoking employees
TOKYO -- A marketing company in Tokyo has opted for a novel perk for its employees: an extra week's holiday for those who are nonsmokers. A spokesman for Piala, Hirotaka Matsushima, said Thursday that the company began offering the six days of vacation to ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in Japan Serial-Killer Case Sought Out Suicidal People
Japan was riveted as the news media disclosed more grisly details from the second day of the investigation, reporting that Mr. Shiraishi, 27, had confessed to finding the victims, who he said were considering suicide, on Twitter. In Japan, a low-crime ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei climbs to new 21-year peak; Honda, Sony shine
TOKYO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average extended its strong rally to top a new 21-year peak on Thursday, ahead of a long weekend, with investors piling into miners and companies such as Honda Motor and Sony on robust earnings prospects. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei at 21-year high; Honda, Sony up on earnings boost
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average extended its strong rally to top a new 21-year peak on Thursday, ahead of a long weekend, with investors piling into miners and companies such as Honda Motor and Sony on robust earnings prospects. The Nikkei ended up 0.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits fresh 21-year high; Honda, Sony up on earnings boost
Japan's Nikkei share average extended its strong rally to top a new 21-year peak on Thursday morning, with the mining sector getting a boost while buyers continued to pile into companies such as Honda Motor and Sony on robust earnings prospects. ( read original story ...)
Wallabies to take on Fiji in RWC opener
The Wallabies will open their 2019 Rugby World Cup bid at Sapporo in Japan's north before shifting their base to Tokyo. The Wallabies will open their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign at Sapporo in Japan's north but plan to base themselves in Tokyo for the ... ( read original story ...)
North Koreans in Japan loyal to roots amid discrimination
Park views North Koreans as misunderstood victims. "I feel news about North Korea is really exaggerated, especially in Japan," he said. "They depict it as though it's hell on Earth." Kum Son Gyun, 17, a student at a North Korean school, visited North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sony surprise’ gives Japan stock rally fresh legs
TOKYO -- Japanese shares continue their advance as profit upgrades draw investors' attention away from the prospect of more monetary and fiscal stimulus to surprisingly robust corporate earnings. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average soared 408 points ... ( read original story ...)