TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has never mentioned currencies when discussing trade with Japan. Aso, speaking to reporters ... ( read original story ...)
‘Messi Jay’ helps J-League aim for Southeast Asian expansion
"TV or newspapers report the news about Thai players in the J-League from time to ... "I was surprised when a video of Chanathip's first practice in Sapporo attracted 3 million viewers, more than the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Messi Jay’ helps J-League’s aim of SEA expansion
"TV or newspapers report the news about Thai players in the J-League from time to ... "I was surprised when a video of Chanathip's first practice in Sapporo attracted 3 million viewers, more than the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shimbun lists its gripes against prime minister’s office
The daily also said the reporter was repeatedly interrupted by a bureaucrat who served as moderator at a news conference. The Tokyo Shimbun on Feb. 20 published a full-page special, titled “review of ... ( read original story ...)
Postecoglou hoping to replicate second-year surge at Yokohama
While his first season in charge of Yokohama wasn't exactly a failure, Marinos only avoided a relegation play-off on goal difference as Postecoglou looked to implement his trademark attacking style at ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi: Man, 27, accused in robbery of prostitute in Nagoya love hotel
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 27-year-old man over the alleged assault and robbery of a female sex worker at a love hotel in Nagoya on Thursday, reports Nippon News Network (Fe... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei snaps 3-day winning streak, exporters retreat
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei retreated on Thursday as investors took a breather after a 3-day rally even as broader market losses were contained by optimism around U.S.-China trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Where did Hokkaido earthquake hit TODAY? Will there be aftershocks?
But the tremor did not trigger a tsunami warning. The epicentre was around 55km (35 miles) south-east of the city of Sapporo, the USGS added. Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said at a news confere... ( read original story ...)
UK government admits no Japan trade deal before Brexit
Britain will not be able to maintain current trade terms with Japan if it leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March, the UK government has admitted. The department for international trade made no menti... ( read original story ...)
United bids for six new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings is applying for six of 12 new slots open to U.S. carriers at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport in a push to increase daily nonstop flights to ... ( read original story ...)
The Biggest Year Ever for the World’s Biggest Women-Only Marathon – Nagoya Women’s Marathon Elite Field
Hot on the heels of the announcement of the field for the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon, the organizers of the Nagoya Women's Marathon have put out the entry list for this year's race, the last domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits Japan’s northernmost main island Hokkaido
according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami was expected, the agency said. Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference that no reports of major damage had been confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese spacecraft attempts landing on distant asteroid
A Japanese spacecraft began its approach Thursday toward a distant asteroid on a mission to collect material that could provide clues to the origin of the solar system and life on Earth. Hayabusa2's d... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Banking Giant Mizuho to Launch Its Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in March
Japan’s banking giant Mizuho Financial Group will launch its digital currency platform for payments and remittance services in March. Japan’s banking giant Mizuho Financial Group will launch ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Man denies starting fire at apartment, claims ‘only visited sex business inside’
TOKYO (TR) – A 40-year-old man in custody on suspicion of arson claims he did not start a fire at an apartment building in Ota Ward, instead claiming to police that he only visited an adult-entertainm... ( read original story ...)
Sony to beef up chip business with new engineers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp said on Thursday it will assign 40 percent of its new engineer hires in Japan over the next two years to the chip business which includes imaging sensors, as it looks ... ( read original story ...)