As we mark one week to go to the fourth edition of the IAAF World Relays, we look at a quintet of factors which will make next weekend’s edition in Yokohama (11-12 May) a sure fire winner. To improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan takes leap in international private space race
TOKYO -- Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies' first successful space rocket launch Saturday marked a small step for the country's independent, private-sector led space business but whether ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Large 5.8 magnitude earthquake STRIKES off coast of Hokkaido
Japan sits on the notorious Ring of Fire, where the majority of volcanic activities and earthquakes take place. MORE TO FOLLOW 'We are UNDER THREAT' NASA's shock claim reveals APOCALYPTIC risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Hachijo-jima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 206 km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (128 miles) on Saturday. Unique identifier: us7000351h. Ids that are associated to the event: us7000351h. Exact ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank mulls IPO of $100bn Vision Fund
TOKYO: Japan’s SoftBank Group Corporation is considering an initial public offering of its $100 billion Vision Fund, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The fund was set up in 2017 and ... ( read original story ...)
China threat requires coordinated US-Japan response: McMaster
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- The public, private and academic sectors of Japan and the U.S. should deepen ... Geo-Economic Strategy Forum, hosted by Nikkei and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo beats Vissel Kobe 2-1 in J-League
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Ryosuke Shindo and Musashi Suzuki scored second-half goals on Saturday as Consadole Sapporo beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J-League. David Villa scored from the penalty spot midway ... ( read original story ...)
Spirited attacking produces 1-1 draw for Bellmare, Grampus
HIRATSUKA, KANAGAWA PREF. - The first match of the Reiwa Era for Shonan Bellmare and Nagoya Grampus did indeed feature “beautiful harmony” of a sort, with the two teams sharing a 1-1 result on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
TOKYO -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito greeted the public Saturday for the first time since his succession, expressing hope for Japan to keep pursuing peace. Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan child population falls for 38th year, hits postwar low
TOKYO — Japan’s child population has declined for the 38th year in a row and is now at a record low, the government said Saturday. The number of children younger than 15 in Japan stood at 15.22 ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank is said to consider IPO for $100b Vision Fund
Tokyo. A handful of executives at SoftBank Group ... asked not to be identified because it was private. If pursued, an IPO would give investors in the fund a way to cash out part or all of their ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands and MGM better positioned for Osaka IR licence – Brokerage
and Osaka appears to be on the frontfoot, well ahead of other major markets,’ the brokerage indicated in a note. Morgan Stanley also stated the city authorities seem to want to have a property open ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Development Bank to spend $5 billion in fight against marine waste
Measures to tackle marine waste are expected to be high on the agenda at the summit of the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies in Osaka in June ... SoftBank said to be considering IPO for $100 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s private rocket reaches outer space for first time
It was launched from the company's test site in the town of Taiki on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido and flew about 10 minutes. "We proved that our rocket developed with a lot of commercially ... ( read original story ...)
Rise and shrine! Direct flights to Japan’s Osaka will put this heavenly region on the map
Located an hour from Osaka in the Kansai region, this is a corner of Japan that has just become more accessible thanks to new British Airways direct flights. This service from Heathrow to Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Itoman in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 145 km SSE of Itoman, Japan (90 miles). Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us70003ftf. Id of event: us70003ftf. A ... ( read original story ...)