A 29-year-old Canadian woman is being booted from Japan after her sham marriage was exposed by immigration officials. According to Japan Today, Wong moved to Tokyo in 2012 to “pursue her interests in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display plans foray into consumer markets with smart motorcycle helmets and mirrors
Japan Display Inc. said Wednesday it will expand its business portfolio by launching new products for consumers, aiming to maximize the advantage of its technologies while gaining new sources of reven... ( read original story ...)
President lauds Việt Nam-Japan investment ties
President Trần Đại Quang received a delegation from the Japan-Việt Nam Economic Committee under the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) in Hà Nội yesterday.— VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng HÀ NỘI — Preside... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s love of fizz extends to Chilean sparkling wine
and 60% of the exports of Chilean sparkling wine go to Japan, and the numbers are growing,” Jackson told the drinks business at the start of this year. He also told db that Chile’s total production of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares slip on US-China trade war worries
In Tokyo trade, selling hit companies with close business ties with China. Machinery maker Komatsu fell 3.66 percent to 3,239 yen and factory robot-maker Fanuc gave up 3.17 percent to 21,665 yen. Sony ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as tumble by Chinese shares sours sentiment
TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average on Thursday pulled back from the previous day’s near two-week highs, as Chinese stocks fell sharply after an escalation in the Sino-U.S. trade war ... ( read original story ...)
China Eastern, Japan Airlines link up as more Chinese tour Japan
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd and Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) on Thursday said they would form a joint venture to tap into the growing number of Chinese tou... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medical university cut women’s exam scores to curb numbers: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Tokyo medical school systematically cut women applicant's entrance exam scores for years to keep them out and boost the numbers of male doctors, Japanese media said on Thursday. Pr... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Report: Tokyo med school altered test results to fail women
TOKYO — A Tokyo medical school is investigating a reported allegation that it has discriminated against female applicants on grounds they tend to quit as doctors after starting families, causing staff... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO SUPER + is now CIOB Green mark certified
Their commitment to protect and enrich the country, its people and the environment is ingrained in all aspects of business making them the undisputed leader in construction materials sector. Tokyo Cem... ( read original story ...)
Male part-time worker rapes drunk man in Nagoya
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 25-year-old male part-time worker over the alleged rape of an intoxicated man in Nagoya last month, reports Nippon News Network (July 31). On July ... ( read original story ...)
Property News: Japanese knotweed litigation risk
HOMEOWNERS can now sue neighbours if Japanese knotweed ends up on their land, following a landmark court ruling. Two home owners in Wales sued after Japanese knotweed spread into their gardens from a ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei advances on strong corporate earnings, weaker yen
TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, brushing a 12-day high, buoyed by strong earnings for blue chips such as Sony and Sharp and the yen’s slide to near two-week lo... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Amamiya says c.bank will buy bonds if yields rise rapidly
KYOTO, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Thursday the central bank will purchase government bonds “promptly and appropriately” if yields rise rapidly. His comme... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on US-China trade worries
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday after drops on Wall Street as Washington threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.36 percent or 82.42 points to 22,664. ... ( read original story ...)
What to Do if Your Japan Airbnb Has Been Cancelled
Until recently, these minpaku properties were largely unregulated by the government, meaning Airbnb property owners operated as independent contractors. However, a recent ruling by the Japanese govern... ( read original story ...)