A sumo grand champion in Japan battles in feats of seemingly superhuman strength over 15 days to claim a pair of giant silver trophies named in honor of the nation’s emperor and prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Business Class Review: HND – SFO
Roundtrip Flights, Japan Airlines Business Class Review. There are multiple options for flights flying to and from Tokyo and San Francisco. When it comes to a good business class flight, passengers ... ( read original story ...)
Time for Japan to lead Asia in cutting off coal power financing
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, the biggest commercial bank in Japan and the fifth-largest in the world, is reportedly considering a ban on lending to new coal-fired power stations. If the move is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors detail Ghosn’s alleged cash transfer in revised indictment: Kyodo
Tokyo prosecutors have filed a request to revise the content of their indictment of Carlos Ghosn for aggravated breach of trust, providing further details on alleged cash transfers involving the ... ( read original story ...)
Minister Bibeau concludes G20 ministerial meeting and visit to Japan
TOKYO, May 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Japan where she represented Canada at the G20 Agriculture ... ( read original story ...)
QE Party Over, Bank Of Japan Stealth-Tapers Further
Total assets on the balance sheet of the Bank of Japan at the end of April ticked up from March but were flat with the record in February: ¥562 trillion ($5.1 trillion). The BOJ has been tapering ... ( read original story ...)
Stricter global rules to crimp project lending by Japanese banks
TOKYO -- Japan's top banks are rethinking their expansion of lending for power, transportation and other infrastructure projects as stricter international banking regulations loom. As European ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka retains top place in WTA rankings
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Five nations emerge with victories as IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 conclude | iaaf.org
and Trinidad & Tobago ends US reign in the men’s 4x400m More bad news for the US followed in the men’s 4x400m ... one they never relinquished as darkness finally descended on the cool Yokohama evening ... ( read original story ...)
US dominates on night of dramatic event debuts at IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
The United States kicked off the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 with a bang on Saturday (11), producing convincing victories in the competition’s two newest events. Competing before an appreciative ... ( read original story ...)
World’s fastest bullet train starts test runs in Japan
The world's fastest bullet train, which at its peak can top out at speeds of up to 400 km/h, has conducted its first test runs in Japan. On Friday, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) unveiled their next ... ( read original story ...)
Who Shares The Fruits Of Naomi Osaka’s Success?
The primary issue is determining what coaches are owed now that Naomi Osaka has so wildly succeeded. Young athletes need talent and drive, but they also often need a substantial financial investment ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs applies for Tokyo banking licence
Goldman Sachs is applying for a banking licence in Tokyo as it prepares to launch a global cash management business later this year, several people familiar with the situation told the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
It’s all about the location at Osaka’s newest Best Western Plus
Osaka is a key market for business travel and an enticing destination for leisure visitors. This smart and stylish property will serve all guests with a range of international facilities and Best ... ( read original story ...)
DealBook Briefing: Uber Bombed. Now What?
What now? Administration officials say talks will continue, with Mr. Kudlow adding that that could possibly include a meeting next month between Mr. Trump and President Xi Jinping of China at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display says bailout from Chinese group could be delayed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc said on Monday that a planned investment of up to 80 billion yen ($729.33 million) from a Chinese-Taiwanese group will be delayed as the investor group wants to ... ( read original story ...)