NAGOYA--A name stamp producer here is taking an unconventional approach to the problem of train groping: a seal that imprints the word "chikan," or groper, on a perpetrator's hand. Shachihata Inc., ... ( read original story ...)
WarnerMedia Streamer Orders ‘Tokyo Vice’ Drama Series Starring Ansel Elgort From Endeavor Content
Adelstein’s 2009 memoir Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat chronicled ... Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ... ( read original story ...)
Ansel Elgort to Star in Drama Series ‘Tokyo Vice’ at WarnerMedia Streaming Service
WarnerMedia’s streaming service has given a straight-to-series order to the drama “Tokyo Vice” starring Ansel Elgort, Variety has learned. The series is based on based on Jake Adelstein’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taste of Edmonton music acts include Tokyo Police Club, Classified, Tyler Shaw
Included in the all-Canadian lineup for the 35th annual Taste of Edmonton is Steven Page (formerly of the Barenaked Ladies), along with indie rock band Tokyo Police Club and rapper Classified. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Extreme Recluses Already Faced Stigma. Now, After Knifings, They’re Feared.
Investigators and the news media have zeroed in on the fact that the attacker, who killed himself after the assault, which left two dead, lived as an extreme recluse — or “hikikomori,” as the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc , which will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan — postpone VAT rise and learn to live with fiscal deficits
As the October deadline for raising Japan's value-added tax (VAT) draws closer, there is some expectation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might postpone the increase for fear of destabilizing ... ( read original story ...)
UBS and Japan’s Sumitomo Trust Bank strike partnership
UBS and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank have agreed a strategic partnership in the latest tie-up between a western and a Japanese bank. Under the alliance SMTB will start selling UBS’s wealth management ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama subway train derails, no injuries
YOKOHAMA. KAZINFORM - A train on a Yokohama subway line near Tokyo ran off the tracks shortly after departure early Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported among the around 130 passengers, its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to visit Iran in effort to mediate tension with US
Japan's government spokesman says Prime Minister ... He declined to specify the dates of the trip or other details. Kyodo News and other local media said Abe will visit Tehran on June 12-14 ... ( read original story ...)
Eva Air launches daily flights to Nagoya
Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Eva Air, one of Taiwan's major carriers, on Thursday launched a daily service to Nagoya in central Japan, as part of its efforts to further expand its air travel network. ... ( read original story ...)
No injuries reported after Yokohama Municipal Subway train derails
A Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line train departing Shimoiida Station derailed Thursday morning. The first train of the day went off the tracks at about 5:25 in the morning shortly after departing ... ( read original story ...)
Sakai voters poised to decide key mayoral race for Osaka Ishin and LDP ahead of Upper House poll
who leads both Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin. Nagafuji has pledged to lead a clean and financially transparent administration if elected. “I will not take political donations from either business ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc, which will provide ... ( read original story ...)
Former Mt Gox head Karpeles plans new bitcoin tech business
Mark Karpeles, arrested in Japan after his bitcoin exchange collapsed from massive hacking, has started a business around the same computer technology that led to his legal troubles. Karpeles told ... ( read original story ...)
Bombardier in talks with Japan’s Mitsubishi on sale of regional jet program
Divesting the business would mark the end of 33 years of commercial aerospace ... The company is trying to relaunch Japan’s dormant commercial aviation industry by launching the Mitsubishi Regional ... ( read original story ...)