TOKYO -- Japan's newly launched marine unit will hold joint exercises with the U.S. in October off the coast of Okinawa and in the South China Sea to show off its readiness to counter invaders ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to accept tourist visa applications online
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will put in place an online system for accepting tourist visa applications, starting with Chinese traveling in groups in fiscal 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Jebi approaches Japan as a life-threatening typhoon
Residents across Japan should be making preparations as Typhoon Jebi is expected to threaten lives and property from Monday night into Wednesday. While Jebi remains across open waters, boats, includin... ( read original story ...)
Olympics 2020 to see Tokyo using driverless taxis, Tests on public roads begins
Japanese taxi firm Hinomaru Kotsu is aiming at roll out of driverless taxis on the streets of Tokyo before the start of 2020 Olympics. Considering the tests it's done so far, it seems the future of se... ( read original story ...)
Asia embraces new sports to beckon Tokyo Olympic Games
reports Xinhua news agency. Besides, three-on-three basketball, to be a new event in Tokyo, just made its debut in the Asiad, attracting the hearts of the young people into the showcase stage of the b... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Jebi a Threat to Japan Early This Week
Eventually Jebi will turn northeast and pose a threat to Japan on Tuesday ... journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our ... ( read original story ...)
Casino giants go all in for Japan’s ‘Dream Island’
Several big casino operators like MGM, Melco Resorts International and Galaxy are all eyeing a new opportunity on a Japanese man-made island in Osaka, as the country paves the way for casino resorts t... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan places trade war defense at center of strategy
TOKYO -- The 32 branches of the Bank of Japan, the country's central bank, have embarked on an emergency survey of companies in each district to grasp the impact of the intensifying trade war on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for ‘very strong’ typhoon
Tokyo - Japan on Sunday braced for a "very strong" typhoon, with authorities warning of high waves, floods and landslides, including in areas hit by deadly flooding earlier this year. Typhoon Jebi, pa... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor again skips tribute to Koreans killed after 1923 quake
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike failed to pay tribute at an annual ceremony ... for “1 to several percent” of those who died in the quake. In August, Koike told a news conference she had decided last year aga... ( read original story ...)
Super Typhoon Jebi to deal Japan another dangerous blow
Residents of Japan's Shikoku, Honshu and Hokaido islands should be making preparations as Super Typhoon Jebi is expected to threaten lives and property from Monday night into Wednesday. Boats, includi... ( read original story ...)
Osaka rolls Sasnovich with double bagel at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A ruthless Naomi Osaka crushed Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-0 6-0 to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time on Saturday. The 20-year-old Indian Wells champion ... ( read original story ...)
NEW YORK | The Latest: Osaka sweeps way into first US Open round of 16
Naomi Osaka swept her way into the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time, beating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-0, 6-0. The No. 20 seed from Japan needed just 50 minutes, 25 per set, to eliminate ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka double-bagels Sasnovich to advance at US Open
Naomi Osaka wrapped up another swift win at the US Open as she double-bageled Aliaksandra Sasnovich to advance to the last 16. The 20-year-old needed just 50 minutes to see off Sasnovich ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Meltdown Hits Japanese Mom-and-Pop Investors
Mr. Tokue, the investor based near Osaka, said the damage to his overall portfolio wasn ... U.S. General Says Uber's CFO Pick Gives Strength to Executive Team Ahead of IPO Visit site ( read original story ...)
Yokohama city organises summer dance fest
Yokohama is known as a port city full of joy and an energetic atmosphere. For hundreds of years, Yokohama has been a major trading hub between Japan and the world and helped to introduce many new ... ( read original story ...)