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 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 ...)

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 ...)