TOKYO -- Japan is investigating allegations that pressure from Apple forced Yahoo Japan to pull back from a game platform that competes with the App Store, Nikkei has learned, in the latest effort by ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka rape suspect who escaped from police station caught on security cameras: sources
It appears that many stations in the prefecture are in similar condition, and the adhesive resin has reportedly deteriorated in some stations. (Japanese original by Takuya Murata and Haruka Ito, Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Alleged rapist escapes from police station in Japan’s Osaka
A man held on rape and other charges fled an Osaka Prefecture police station after meeting with his lawyer Sunday evening, local police said. Police announced Monday they have placed Junya Hida on a n... ( read original story ...)
Alert level raised for tiny volcanic isle in southern Japan
TOKYO -- Japan raised alert levels on a small southern volcanic island on Wednesday, urging its 105 residents to prepare for an evacuation amid growing risks of an eruption. Japan Meteorological Agenc... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down as Turkey jitters continue
Tokyo stocks erased early gains to finish lower in Wednesday trading, as Turkey’s currency crisis fuelled concerns of contagion to other emerging economies and pressured Asian shares. The benchmark Ni... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on buybacks amid Turkish financial crisis
TOKYO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Tuesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index rising more than 2 percent as investors bought back issues oversold following the Turkish lira tank... ( read original story ...)
Dollar firmer above ¥111 in Tokyo
warns of potential insolvency Struggling furniture retailer Otsuka Kagu Ltd. warned on Tuesday of a possible major financial problem going forward as it reported a first-half loss. The Tokyo-based com... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks advance in morning, concerns remain about Turkey’s financial crisis
TOKYO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced Tuesday morning as a pause in the tumble of the Turkish lira eased fears about the financial crisis although concerns remained about contagion in emerg... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japanese emperor tries to make amends for his father’s war
TOKYO— For his last time, Japan’s Emperor Akihito addressed a memorial service Wednesday marking the end of World War II. Once again, he expressed “deep remorse” for the war. It was in keeping with wh... ( read original story ...)
Japan hikes volcanic warning level, prepares to evacuate island
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan hiked the volcanic warning level on one southern island to the second highest on Wednesday, mandating that residents should prepare for evacuation, though an actual eruption at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shifts focus of its development assistance to Indo-Pacific
TOKYO -- Japan is making economic cooperation with the Indo-Pacific region a diplomatic priority, with more than 70% of its official development assistance going there. The move is rooted in Tokyo's u... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor tries to make amends for his father’s war
TOKYO – For his last time, Japan's Emperor Akihito addressed a memorial service Wednesday marking the end of World War II. Once again, he expressed "deep remorse" for the war. It was in keeping with w... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe sends offering to controversial shrine on World War Two anniversary
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead on Wednesday, the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, but ... ( read original story ...)
The problems with property
If you take a closer look at the property boom, the risks are extraordinary. You only need to go back to the sub-prime crisis to see how it can all go wrong. But there are plenty of other examples. In ... ( read original story ...)
Wells champion Naomi Osaka
MASON, Ohio — Australian Open semifinalist Hyeon Chung won the last five games to rally past Jack Sock 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the Western & Southern Open. Two-time Cincinnati s... ( read original story ...)
First Countries Report on Genetic Resources Use under Nagoya Protocol
Germany, Malta, and Qatar published their first reports on the use of genetic resources under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing. Afghanistan, Austria, Central African Republic, and Pal... ( read original story ...)