(Reuters) - Japan's quest to reach a third consecutive women's World Cup final began with a dull goalless draw as Argentina claimed their first-ever point at the tournament on Monday. Asako Takakura's ... ( read original story ...)
Cannabis Brand ‘Tokyo Smoke’ Plans Cross-Canada Retail Store Expansion
“Tokyo Smoke is a cannabis brand that originated via coffee ... Since the legalization of cannabis in October, business has been very good. “It’s been really mind-blowing so to speak. It’s been really ... ( read original story ...)
Otsuka Chemical Succeeded Part of the Cefixime Business from Astellas Pharma
hereinafter “Otsuka Chemical”) announces that it has succeeded part of the Cefixime business from Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-Ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenji Yasukawa ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka train stations to suspend use of trash cans, lockers during G-20 meeting
OSAKA: West Japan Railway Co said on Monday it will suspend the use of trash cans and coin lockers at all stations in Osaka prefecture and other key stations in the vicinity during the upcoming Group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bare detention centre holds many without convictions
Japan’s system of refusing bail while suspects await trial ... Inmates listen to the daytime radio news in the evening. Bathing is allowed three times a week in the summer, and twice in the winter. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan readies measures to ease transition for new foreign workers
TOKYO -- Japan is bringing in more foreign workers to help address a labor shortage, and the government wants to make sure Tokyo and other major cities are not the only places that benefit from ... ( read original story ...)
Barty up 6 places, set to challenge Osaka’s throne
She is only 136 points away from dethroning the Japanese star. Thanks to winning the French Open title this weekend, Barty, now world No. 2, is breathing down world No. 1 Osaka's neck who lost her bid ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan lead in 5G network deployment
TOKYO -- South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are at the forefront of fifth ... said a panel of industry officials at Nikkei's Global Digital Summit 2019 on Monday. In the three leading 5G markets ... ( read original story ...)
Rift between U.S., other countries noticeable as G20 finance ministers meet
FUKUOKA, Japan -- Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 major economies wrapped up a meeting in Japan on Sunday with a pledge to use all the policies they can to protect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first-quarter GDP grows at faster pace, but trade war blunts outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slightly faster than initially estimated ... The called "economy watchers" sentiment index, which measures business confidence among workers such as taxi drivers ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Sapporo in summer – Japan’s top ski destination blossoms under blue skies
Hokkaido’s capital is better known as the gateway to northern Japan’s ski fields, but come summer, the countryside round about Sapporo erupts into a glorious feast of colour as vast swathes of flowers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Blames F-35 Fighter Crash on Pilot Disorientation
Read more about Lockheed’s F-35 business Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya told reporters he wanted to bolster training and respond to local residents’ concerns before allowing the Japan’s F-35s to fly ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 2-week high; automakers gain as U.S. calls off tariffs on Mexico
TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a two-week high on Monday, led by automakers after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on Mexican imports. ... ( read original story ...)
Salesforce.com seeks incubation in its Japan operation
TOKYO -- U.S. cloud service company Salesforce.com is scaling up its operation in Japan, seeing the country as an "incubator in many ways," said Co-CEO Keith Block, who was in Tokyo for Nikkei's ... ( read original story ...)
G20 finance leaders express concern over ‘intensified’ trade conflict, stop short of calling for resolution
Group of 20 finance leaders on Sunday said that trade ... President Xi Jinping would meet at a June 28-29 G20 summit in Osaka, but the meeting has not been confirmed by China. ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ishin no Kai candidate Hideki Nagafuji wins Sakai mayoral election
SAKAI, OSAKA PREF. - A candidate from regional party Osaka Ishin no Kai (One Osaka) won Sunday’s mayoral election in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, likely giving a boost to the party’s push for local ... ( read original story ...)