In File Photo: South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a meeting with business leaders at the ... Moon Jae-in offered an olive branch to Japan to end an ongoing trade dispute Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Consul general of Japan in Chicago to visit Wisconsin
Ito said in Wisconsin there are 82 Japanese business facilities with more than 7,100 jobs. According to the Consulate-General of Japan, there are 1,400 Japanese companies in the 10 Midwest states. The ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Air Force One is up for sale for a cool $28 million — take a look inside
The 747-400 was used to transport Japan's Prime Minister and emperor, and has VIP features like a bedroom, a shower, and an office. ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon crosses southwest Japan; 1 dead, dozens hurt
Kyodo News agency said 49 people were injured ... More than 7,000 people have moved to shelters in 21 prefectures in the western half of the Japanese archipelago. Bullet trains connecting Osaka and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea marks its liberation, president hopes for repair of Japan relations
On the anniversary of Japan's Second World War surrender, South Korea's president on Thursday urged Japan to contemplate its wartime past and offered to engage in talks to repair strained ties, while ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s summer heat forces triathlon test to be shortened
TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo's summer heat has forced an Olympic women's triathlon qualifying event to be shortened because of high temperatures that are likely to impact next year's games. The International ... ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon crosses southwest Japan; 11 injured
TOKYO -- A powerful typhoon lashed southwestern Japan Thursday with massive rain and strong winds, injuring at least 11 people and paralyzing traffic during Japan's Buddhist holiday week. Typhoon ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 600,000 advised to evacuate as storm makes landfall on Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Heavy rains lashed parts of western Japan on Thursday as tropical storm Krosa made ... chief cabinet secretary, told a news conference. Despite the rain, there were no reports of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon offers olive branch to Japan
South Korean President Moon Jae-in struck a conciliatory tone towards Japan on Thursday, offering to "join hands" if Tokyo chooses dialogue as relations between the US allies dip to fresh lows. Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork’s IPO filing reveals heavy losses in Asia
In Japan, 4% is held to pay sales and marketing ... We Company to hold briefings for investors and solicit buyers for the IPO. ( read original story ...)
Triathlon changes add to Tokyo 2020’s heat headache
Thursday's triathlon race, however, is another setback for Tokyo 2020 organisers, following a difficult period of test events. Kyodo News reported last weekend that several athletes were treated for ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Triathlon changes add to Tokyo 2020’s heat headache
Thursday's triathlon race, however, is another setback for Tokyo 2020 organisers, following a difficult period of test events. Kyodo News reported last weekend that several athletes were treated for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new emperor remorseful in 1st war anniversary speech
TOKYO - Emperor Naruhito has expressed deep remorse over Japan’s role in World War II in his first appearance at the annual ceremony marking the end of the hostilities. The 59-year-old monarch is ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea urges dialogue with Japan on World War Two anniversary
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - On the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, South Korea's president on Thursday urged Japan to contemplate its wartime past and offered to engage in talks to repair ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean Leader Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Dispute With Japan
Some gas stations in South Korea have put up signs saying Japanese cars are unwelcome. Earlier this month, a news anchor on the national broadcaster KBS had to clarify on air that the ballpoint pen he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe skips Yasukuni shrine visit but sends offering
Kyodo News reported. A spokeswoman for the shrine could not immediately confirm the offering. Past visits by Japanese leaders to Yasukuni have outraged South Korea and China because the shrine honours ... ( read original story ...)