"We are thankful to Japan for its willingness to support the needs both for short term and long term," Suu Kyi said at the joint news conference. Yamaguchi stressed that Japan will monitor how the repatriation will be carried out. "The money will be paid ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei nearly flat, Fast Retailing’s gains offset weak exporters
TOKYO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average was nearly flat on Friday morning, with weakness in exporters countered by strong gains in index-heavy Fast Retailing after the clothing company posted record quarterly profit. The Nikkei edged 0.1 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Ghoul: Dark War’ Available For Android In Selected Regions
The highly-anticipated "Tokyo Ghoul: Dark War" mobile game is now available for download on Android devices in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. There is currently word regarding a US release date although there are speculations it will arrive in North ... ( read original story ...)
‘King Kazu’ inks new Yokohama contract ahead of 51st birthday
I will always play my heart out and hope to continue to grow (as a player)," Kyodo news agency quoted him as saying. The former Genoa and Dinamo Zagreb player has been at Yokohama FC since 2005. Capped 89 times for his country, Miura's 139 goals place him ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow strands 430 people overnight on train in Japan
... people were stuck on the train overnight because of heavy snow that blanketed much of the country’s Japan Sea coast. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP) Officials decided it was too risky to evacuate all the passengers because of the deep snow and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese nursing care provider eyes Vietnam
NAGANO, Japan -- The Nozomi Group, an operator of nursing care and medical facilities in Komoro, Nagano Prefecture, is to look into running similar businesses in Vietnam, where the population is rapidly aging. In April, Nozomi and Vietnam's government will ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares rise on Wall St, oil gains; Nikkei dips on yen
HONG KONG (AP) — Most Asian stocks markets are higher after Wall Street's latest record close. Japan's Nikkei 225 recovered from early losses to gain 0.1 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng and the Shanghai Composite index also advanced. KEEPING SCORE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Banks Are Yet to Grow a Taper Tail
Soon, Japanese banks may no longer be the cheapest in the world. The yield-curve control undertaken by the nation's central bank has done lasting damage. Data compiled by Bloomberg on financial institutions with a market capitalization of $10 billion or ... ( read original story ...)
Takashi Kurai meets Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Takashi KURAI, called on the Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan here on Thursday. Mr. KURAI congratulated the Minister on assuming his responsibilities. He praised the efforts made by Pakistan to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese crime boss held in Thailand after ‘yakuza’ tatts go viral
In 2017, Japanese spent more than $4 billion in Thailand, nearly half of all foreign direct investment. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan trade accusations after Chinese warship seen near disputed Diaoyu Islands
China and Japan traded accusations on Thursday after a Chinese navy vessel was detected in waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea, adding fresh uncertainty as the two sides try to improve bilateral ties. The development came amid news that ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yakuza boss arrested in Thailand after police identify him by his tattoos
Police said Shirai was implicated, along with seven others, in the killing of Kazuhiko Otobe. Japan's Kyodo News service said police in Mie prefecture had obtained an arrest warrant in the 15-year-old case. Shirai and Otobe were members of small rival ... ( read original story ...)
Tattoos lead Thai police to arrest Japanese gang member
Police said Shirai was implicated, along with seven others, in the killing of Kazuhiko Otobe. Japan's Kyodo News service said police in Mie prefecture had obtained an arrest warrant in the 15-year-old case. Shirai and Otobe were members of small rival ... ( read original story ...)
China defends deployment of naval ship to Japan-claimed islands
Top Japanese officials are viewing the situation differently, South Korean news service News 1 reported Thursday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters Japan calls on China to "not engage in actions that impede the improvement of bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns China Over Warship and Submarines Sailing Near Contested Waters
... to strongly urge China not to do anything to interfere with improving bilateral ties,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said in a news conference Thursday. Trending: What Took so Long? New York City Becomes First Major City to ... ( read original story ...)
As California Awaits The ‘Big One,’ Anxieties Loom Over Funding The Earthquake Warning System
Warning systems have been used in other earthquake-prone countries for years, including parts of Japan, Mexico, Turkey, Romania, China and Italy. The most sophisticated version is in Japan, where a decade-old system sends out warnings over television and ... ( read original story ...)