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TOKYO | All aboard Hello Kitty: Pink bullet train debuts in Japan
TOKYO — A Hello Kitty-themed “shinkansen” bullet train has debuted in Japan. Adorned with the cartoon icon inside out, this one is a dream ride for her fans. The special shinkansen had its inaugural round trip Saturday between Osaka and Fukuoka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to US: Auto tariff would damage U.S., world economy
TOKYO -- Japan's government warned in a report Friday that a higher U.S. tariff on auto imports could backfire, jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of American jobs created by Japanese auto-related companies, raising prices for U.S. consumers and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to U.S.: Auto tariff would damage U.S., world economy
TOKYO -- Japan's government warned in a report Friday that a higher U.S. tariff on auto imports could backfire, jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of American jobs created by Japanese auto-related companies, raising prices for U.S. consumers and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Destroys Two Of The World’s Most Powerful Microscopes
Two of the world's most powerful microscopes suffered severe damage from a deadly earthquake that hit the western Japanese city of Osaka, causing delays in cutting-edge cell and atomic-level research, a scientist said. The two damaged units, both with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher
TOKYO, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed marginally higher ... shares closed higher as investors bought back issues on the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar, following news that at a summit in Brussels, European Union leaders had reached a ... ( read original story ...)
Wheelchair racer’s Tokyo Paralympic dreams over
Shelby Watson holds world records in the T33 class at five different distances - but is now considering her future in the sport after Paralympic officials confirmed that the class would not be in the Tokyo programme. Wheelchair racer Shelby Watson’s ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s first patent arbitration centre to open in Tokyo
a project member and University of Tokyo professor specialising in intellectual property law, told Efe news. Technological progress and diversification of applications have resulted in more patent infringement disputes worldwide, raising the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Cuts Bond Purchases Third Time in June
The Bank of Japan reduced debt purchases for a third time in June, taking advantage of the recent stability in bond yields and the yen. The BOJ lowered buying in the five-to-10 year segment by 20 billion yen ($181 million) to 410 billion yen at a regular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bills to ratify trans-Pacific trade deal
TOKYO -- Japan's parliament passed bills ratifying a comprehensive trans-Pacific trade deal on Friday, paving the way for the pact to take effect, which its backers say will create a "trade deal for the 21st century." With ratification complete ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Yokohama and Nagoya
Japan is starting up ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at the ports of Yokohama and Nagoya, as it works with Singapore for both countries to become hubs for LNG re-fuelling. Speaking at the launch reception of the Singapore-headquartered, Japanese joint venture ... ( read original story ...)
5 surprising etiquette differences between the US and Japan
When it comes to formal business engagements, foreigners sometimes miss the mark when trying to master the Japanese bow. For instance, greetings between US officials and Japanese prime ministers have occasionally sparked controversy, according to Reuters. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises
TOKYO — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is trying to assuage an Asian ally’s worries about America’s commitment to the region amid the ongoing denuclearization negotiations with North Korea. Mattis met Friday with Japanese Defense Minister ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Asian shares mixed on trade conflict uncertainty
TOKYO— Asian shares were mixed and trading in a narrow range Friday as investors weighed how trade tensions between the U.S. and other nations might escalate. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1 percent lower to 22,265.14, while ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises
Mattis met Friday with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, who said they agreed to continue joint military exercises and reinforce the response capability of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The U.S. and Japan, he said, agreed to work with other countries ... ( read original story ...)
Language is main barrier to foreigners wanting to work in Japan
What goes into a decision to work in Japan, a country that presents significant barriers? The Nikkei Asian Review asked readers to tweet their thoughts on the matter. When asked, "What is the most significant hurdle to working in Japan as a foreign ... ( read original story ...)