Shintaro Kano of Kyodo News remembers it well ... Wenger was ready for a new challenge and Nagoya, whose big-money outlay on Gary Lineker and Dragan Stojkovic had not brought expected results, needed something new too. The club had started life as ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises, supported by tech shares; Monex jumps
TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, buoyed by tech shares, with index heavyweight Tokyo Electron jumping after it forecast strong profits for this fiscal year. The Nikkei ended 0.5 percent higher at 22,319.61 points. ( read original story ...)
Member of Japan pop group Tokio apologizes for kissing girl
Yamaguchi acknowledged at a news conference he forcibly kissed the girl at his home ... said in a statement that the two sides have reached a settlement. Japan’s NHK national TV said that prosecutors are likely to drop the case after the girl’s side ... ( read original story ...)
Autobots Roll Out! – transforming robot unveiled in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Transformers-style, humanoid robot that can shape shift into a sports car in about 60 seconds was unveiled in Japan on Wednesday. The “J-deite RIDE” robot is the brainchild of Kenji Ishida, CEO of Brave Robotics and a fan of anime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court upholds damages over student tsunami deaths
A Japanese appeals court on Thursday upheld a ruling awarding ... and evacuation routes in its risk management manual but it failed to do so," he added. Kyodo news agency said the court increased the compensation awarded in the earlier decision by around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pop star apologises for forcibly kissing teenage girl
A member of the popular Japanese male pop group Tokio has said sorry for forcibly kissing a teenage girl at his home. Tatsuya Yamaguchi, 46, said he would suspend work with the band and other entertainment projects. Yamaguchi acknowledged at a news ... ( read original story ...)
Japan singer sorry for schoolgirl kiss
When Japan's women broke their silence #MeToo hits Japan as top official resigns A statement from his agent carried by the AFP news agency suggested he had been drinking at the time. "We're really sorry that he drank alcohol and kissed the victim without ... ( read original story ...)
Japan drug giant Takeda tumbles as Shire recommends $64 bn offer
However, the news sent Takeda shares plunging more than nine percent in ... while the new Takeda shares would be listed in Japan and the United States. – ‘Long-term benefits’ – Shire on Friday had rejected Takeda’s fourth offer in a month ... ( read original story ...)
Japan objects to dessert S.Korea is serving Kim
Tokyo, April 26 (IANS) Japan has lodged a formal protest against Seoul’s choice of dessert for Friday’s historic summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, the media reported on Thursday. Tokyo has protested ... ( read original story ...)
Global Titanium Sponge Market 2018- UKTMP, AVISMA, ZTMK, Timet, OSAKA Titanium, OSAKA Titanium, Toho Titanium
The study provides company identification, product image and specifications, sales, market share and call info of key makers of us Titanium Sponge Market, a number of them listed here ar UKTMP, AVISMA, ZTMK, Timet, OSAKA Titanium, OSAKA Titanium ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man barred from attending same-sex partner’s cremation seeks inheritance and damages in pioneering lawsuit
A 69-year-old man from Osaka Prefecture filed a lawsuit Thursday against his deceased same-sex partner’s sister, seeking assets left behind by his late partner and damages for being barred from attending his cremation. The rare case involving inheritance ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Member of Japan pop group Tokio apologizes for kissing girl
TOKYO — A member of the popular Japanese all-male pop group ... said he would suspend work with his band and other entertainment projects. Yamaguchi acknowledged at a news conference he forcibly kissed the girl at his home in February when he was heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank Draws Scrutiny for Switching to Trump Regulator
Japan’s biggest bank has been accused by New York officials of dodging tough oversight by swapping its state license for a federal one, putting itself under a U.S. agency on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s push to ease financial rules. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Manager of ‘JK’ business nabbed for employing minors to provide sex
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested the manager of a so-called “JK” school girl business who is suspected of employing minors to provide sex, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Apr. 25). On March 11, Sei Ikeda, the 29-year-old former ... ( read original story ...)
Fatburger Opens First Location in Tokyo
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 25, 2018--FAT(Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”), parent company of , The Last Great Hamburger Stand™, and , is pleased to announce the opening of the their newest ... ( read original story ...)
Asia a bright spot for Japan carmakers facing sluggish U.S. sales, trade concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese automakers that rely heavily on exports to sell their models in the United States would be hardest hit by trade restrictions the country is threatening to impose, as rivals with more limited exposure focus on growing, niche markets. ( read original story ...)