TOKYO -- Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn appeared in a Japanese courtroom Thursday for a hearing ahead of his trial on accusations of financial misconduct. The session was the first in a series of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Actress Zhang Ziyi to Head Tokyo Film Fest Jury
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi will be president of the main competition jury at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, the fest announced Wednesday in Cannes. TIFF director Takeo Hisamatsu called ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Woman nabbed over swindle of elderly man
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 30-year-old woman over the alleged defrauding of an elderly man in Machida City, reports TBS News (May 22). In April, the victim, aged in his 80s ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Scores Another Brand Deal, Adding Mastercard to Nike
Read more here about Osaka’s leap to stardom and big endorsements Mastercard will gain valuable real estate on Osaka’s outfit, joining patches on her shirt from instant noodles maker Nissin Foods ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops as U.S.-China trade tensions hit tech shares
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei dropped on Thursday after renewed U.S.-China trade tensions dragged down technology shares, while index-heavyweight SoftBank Group fell more than 5 percent. ... ( read original story ...)
Drug smugglers increasingly using waters around Nagoya
NAGOYA--Crime gangs are increasingly using waters near Nagoya Port to smuggle in illegal drugs from Taiwan, taking advantage of the close proximity and the relatively low number of customs officials. ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to ‘carefully review’ Japan’s call for arbitration on wartime labor
JR West carried out the drills Monday in c... Japan adds 16 properties, including a gold mine and Kansai-area temples, to its national heritage... The Cultural Affairs Agency on Monday announced 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops as U.S.-China trade tensions flare; Sprint sale doubt hits Softbank
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei dropped on Thursday morning after renewed U.S.-China trade tensions dragged down technology shares, while index-heavyweight SoftBank Group fell more than 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Trade will not be the focus of US Pres. Trump’s upcoming trip to Japan – Nikkei
The US Federal Reserve document failed to impress, with the market ignoring the release, overshadowed by the Brexit drama and the more updated statement from Chief Powell last Monday. Despite growing ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama North Dock Running Festival promotes ‘camaraderie, unity’
CAMP ZAMA, Japan (May 23, 2019) – A cool sea breeze and the scenic Yokohama Port served as the backdrop for the Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, which drew more than 1,600 runners to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May flash PMI snaps back into contraction as Sino-U.S. trade war escalates
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity swung back into contraction in May as export orders fell at the fastest pace in four months, highlighting why policy makers and investors remain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges world to put family names first for Japanese
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is advocating for the ... His family name appears first on his business card and on Twitter. "I've been wondering for a long time about why I become Kono Taro in ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan mobile operators suspend Huawei 5G phone launches
LONDON - British and Japanese mobile phone companies said Wednesday they ... after the BBC reported it was suspending business with Huawei — a move that could hobble the Chinese tech company’s ability ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms prefer to use 5G networks of domestic carriers
About four out of five firms had no specific business plans to use high-speed wireless technology, the survey showed. It underlined the fact that Japan is lagging other countries such as South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Check Money Laundering Policies of Crypto Exchanges Ahead of FATF Inspection
A decade later, the Japanese FSA issued business improvement orders to practices that did not take appropriate AML measures, such as allowing users to sign up for their accounts with a PO box in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Begins Experiment of Opening to Immigration
Japan’s foreign-born population is still small ... He was an assistant professor of finance at Stony Brook University, and he blogs at Noahpinion. ... ( read original story ...)