Weeks before being charged with the murder of a Japanese student he was dating, William Schneider was “sad” and “upset” over the inability to have a relationship with his teenage son in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to face tough trade talks with U.S. over auto sector
NEW YORK — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe managed in the framework he agreed upon Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a commitment to refrain from imposing tariffs on imported Jap... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo kills Tokyo’s real-life ‘Mario Kart’ tours
Actually, the complaint was a legitimate gripe by Nintendo arguing that Marika Co. was using its trademarked intellectual property without license or authorization. The Tokyo District Court agreed wit... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei scales 27-year highs as investors raise bets on Japan Inc
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rallied to near 27-year highs after risk appetite bounced on the back of confidence in the U.S. economy, while hopes of improved earnings for Japan Inc. unde... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Banking Giant SBI Holdings Planning To Launch ‘S Coin’ Cryptocurrency Token
Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings recently announced its plans to introduce the “S Coin” cryptocurrency token. The token is a product of a joint venture between Glory Corporation and Orb ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed knocks £20bn off value of UK property market
Japanese knotweed has knocked £20bn off the total value of the UK property market, according to new research, with many mortgage lenders refusing loans for properties affected by the weed. Japanese kn... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to launch logistics joint venture in bet on Australia’s Toll
TOKYO -- Japan Post will set up a joint venture with Australian subsidiary Toll Holdings to meet demand for logistics support in Japan from automakers and major overseas brands. The new company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to launch logistics joint venture in bet on Toll
TOKYO -- Japan Post will set up a joint venture with Australian subsidiary Toll Holdings to meet demand for logistics support in Japan from automakers and major overseas brands. The new company ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Tokyo ‘Mario Kart’ Tourist Attraction
Tokyo District Court ruled in Nintendo’s favor ... MariCar is fully complied through local governing laws in Japan.” Nintendo said in a news release on Thursday it will continue to take ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2018 – Business Day Field Report
Tokyo Game Show is Japan’s E3 equivalent, and showcases a lot of titles that will release in Japan before they reach the western shores. It’s also a place where aspiring students come with their unive... ( read original story ...)
Caesars Japan Unveils Plans for Yokohama ‘Great Wave’ Integrated Resort
At a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, the US casino giant’s Japanese arm revealed its proposal for an integrated resort, which it submitted to the municipal government of Yokohama as part of th... ( read original story ...)
Japan to abandon daylight saving time for 2020 Olympics: Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will not introduce daylight saving time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo because public opinion is against the proposal, the Asahi Newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Fresh negotiations forestall auto tariff hike – Nomura
dealing a blow to Japan's economy. We therefore welcome the news as having forestalled a worst-case scenario for the moment.” “With regard to opening up Japan's agricultural sector, the agreement inco... ( read original story ...)
Japan to continue to push resumption of commercial whaling
"If we give up achieving the sustainable use of marine life resources, including whales, Japan will encounter serious difficulties in food security," he said at a news conference in Tokyo. Moronuki sa... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Trami a Danger to Japan, Including Okinawa, This Weekend
All interests in Japan should monitor the forecast for Trami ... primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. ( read original story ...)
Japan Not Expecting Crazy Rich Business With ‘Asians’
In mid-September, Warner revealed that it would expand the number of theaters showing the film from the originally planned 30 to 75. “Asians” has also been covered extensively in the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)