But when the translated version was published in Japan a few months later, it hit the world’s most aged nation like a jolt of electricity. To Japan, the book’s central thesis — that individuals, insti... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open lower on Turkey crisis
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as investors watched tension between the US and Turkey that has driven down the lira, fanning fears of possible wider financial instability. The benchmark Nikkei 225 i... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 1-month low on worries about Turkish financial crisis
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei index ended at a one-month low in Tokyo on Monday as investor sentiment was hurt by concern that the financial crisis in Turkey will have a spillover effect on the world ec... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first new medical school in four decades aims to be Asia hub
TOKYO -- Cracking Japan's rigid medical system is not a task for the meek. A new medical school had not opened in Japan since 1979 until last year when one broke a 38-year hiatus. That new school, fou... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akihito pushed imperial boundaries to reach out to Asia
Months later, Akihito told a news conference to mark his 82nd birthday: “I believe having thorough knowledge about the last war and deepening our thoughts about the war is most important for the futur... ( read original story ...)
Which Exit to Osaka Castle – Osaka Forum
... train to Osaka Business Park. I read online we should take Exit 1 at the OBP Station. However, would like to check if this is correct as there does not seem to be any bridge near this exit to cros... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tops list of most innovate cities thanks to 3D technology, robotics
LONDON – Tokyo has topped a list of the world’s most innovative cities, leapfrogging London and New York after embracing the “globe-shaking trends of robotics and 3-D manufacturing.” Tokyo has risen r... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag was detected near Hirara in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) was reported 55 kilometers (34 miles) from Hirara in Japan on Saturday. The temblor was picked up at 10:07:52 / 10:07 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing readies new political document for China-Japan ties
BEIJING -- China's leadership has begun drafting a new political document meant to guide diplomatic relations with Japan, Nikkei has learned. If negotiations with Tokyo proceed as planned, Beijing exp... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan avoid full collision in trade talks
That would require a politically draining campaign to win over Japan's vocal farm lobby. Nikkei staff writers Taisei Hoyama in Washington and Mari Ishibashi in Tokyo contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
“Japanese Satchmo” honoured in jazz birthplace of New Orleans
And the man now known as the "Japanese Satchmo" recently found out just how much he's revered by New Orleans' musical community during what could be his band's final gig in the city. Performing during ... ( read original story ...)
US beats Japan 4-3 to reach final of softball worlds
MAKUHARI, Japan (AP) -- Pitcher Rachel Garcia drove in the winning run in the eighth inning Saturday to lift the United States to a 4-3 win over Japan and into the final of the women's world softball ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming: Ledecky returns to form, Ikee shines for hosts Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Katie Ledecky claimed her second gold of the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in the women’s 400 meters freestyle on Saturday while Rikako Ikee cemented her place as the risin... ( read original story ...)
9 dead after rescue chopper crashes in Japan
(Kyodo News via The Associated Press ... was scattered and trees torn down apparently from the impact of the fall. Article Continued Below Japanese media quoted witnesses as saying the helicopter was ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.5 quake has struck near Hasaki in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 66 kilometers (41 miles) from Hasaki in Japan on Saturday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 31.63 km (20 miles). Global date and time of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan checking report of Japanese man held in North Korea
Japan says it is looking into reports that a Japanese citizen was taken into custody this month in North Korea. The Asahi newspaper reported Saturday the man faces possible spying allegations. The NTV ... ( read original story ...)