Visitors heading for Hello Kitty Land Tokyo encounter the Odakyu Tama Center Station now with a full Hello Kitty makeover. Platforms and concourse feature over 270 images of some of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy faces crucial test on cusp of record expansion
TOKYO -- Japan is now in its 73rd month of economic recovery -- tied for its longest postwar rise -- lifted by strong corporate performance, wages and exports, though uncertainties abroad could ... ( read original story ...)
‘Divine punishment’: ancient Ninja oath unveiled in Japan
Japanese researchers have uncovered a rare, centuries-old, Ninja oath pledging never to divulge the secrets of their spying and sabotage skills -- on pain of divine retribution for generations. Writte... ( read original story ...)
China slams Japan’s East China Sea gas drilling complaint
Japanese officials said the drilling was taking place near a "median line" that separates the countries' exclusive economic zones, Kyodo News reported Monday. Geng said a median line was never recogni... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.6 mag, 41 km SSE of Ofunato, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) has struck on Monday, 41 kilometers (25 miles) from Ofunato in Japan. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000i6rv. Id of event: us2000i6rv. The ... ( read original story ...)
Raqs Media Collective Named Artistic Director of 2020 Yokohama Triennale
The collective—which is composed of Jeebesh Bagchi, Monica Narula, and Shuddhabrata Sengupta—will organize its Triennale with an eye toward the history and politics of Yokohama, according to a news re... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.6 mag, 23 km N of Misawa, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) strikes 23 kilometers (14 miles) from Misawa in Japan on Monday. The temblor was picked up at 17:15:17 / 5:15 pm (local time epicenter). The earthquake was rou... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares to say sayonara to once-beloved pagers
The end of the pager era is nigh in Japan after five decades as the country's last provider announced on Monday it would be scrapping its service next year. Tokyo Telemessage, the only pager service p... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn arrest added to growing list of corporate governance failings in Japan
Japan needs independent oversight for executive pay, said corporate governance expert Takuji Saito, who teaches at Keio Business School. “The problem here was that the pay was significant, in line wit... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms participation in Sydney International
Sydney [Australia], Dec 3 (ANI): US Open champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Sydney International tournament beginning January 6. The 20-year-old will be joining the l... ( read original story ...)
How to Invest in Japan Real Estate as a Foreigner
Japan’s real-estate property investment market, as you may or may not know, is Asia-Pacific’s biggest market, and the second biggest global market in the world. But it is difficult for foreigners to i... ( read original story ...)
Halep, Osaka, Kerber to play Sydney International
SYDNEY: World number one Simona Halep and US Open champion Naomi Osaka will headline a strong field in the women's draw of the Sydney International, organisers said Monday. Eight of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes highlight governance failings in Japan
Nissan is among a growing list of top-name Japanese companies whose corporate governance has been found lacking in recent years. "Wait a minute. Who wrote the financial statements? The accountants. Wh... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner, gives up royal status
Japan's Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom Kei Moriya were shown on national news walking slowly before guests at the shrine. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 vows no let-up as preparations lauded
Tokyo 2020 bosses vowed Monday there would be no let-up in their Games preparations, as the president of the IOC said some previous host cities were less prepared even with three months to go. Yoshiro ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Verdy beat Yokohama FC 1-0, to face Jubilo for place in J1
Tokyo Verdy will face Jubilo Iwata for a place in the J-League first division after beating J2 playoff opponents Yokohama FC 1-0 with a dramatic injury-time goal on Sunday. Brazilian forward Douglas V... ( read original story ...)