Japan has approved shipment of a high-tech material to South Korea for the first time since imposing export curbs last month, but doubled down on political pressure and warned it could broaden ... ( read original story ...)
Condos planned for athletes village in Tokyo seeing strong demand
Toshiba Corp. reported a net loss of ¥140.23 billion ($1.3 billion) for the April-June quarter, weighed down by the sluggish performance of its affiliated semiconductor business amid th... Miniature ... ( read original story ...)
Citizen groups push to get Nagoya exhibit featuring ‘comfort women’ statue reopened
In a separate statement, the publishers’ group criticized Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura ... after being hit by a truck Sunday in northwestern Peru, according to local news reports. The accident took ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FTC probes Apple over pressuring parts makers
At least one of these Japanese firms said that although it demanded that its contract be revised on the grounds that the practice constituted a violation of its intellectual property rights ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic’s Cumulative Water Pump Production in Indonesia Tops 30 Million Units
contributing to improving living standards in the country through the water supply business OSAKA, Japan — On August 8, 2019, Panasonic announced that cumulative production of its water pumps in ... ( read original story ...)
The Blind Donkey, Tokyo, Japan: ‘great sourcing, friendly service’ – restaurant review
The choice of where to eat on our last night in Tokyo presented me with a dilemma. The night before we had enjoyed an exceptional meal at Nogizaka-Shin, a wine-minded restaurant, where chef Shinji ... ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs 1st export to South Korea under new trade curbs
TOKYO -- Japan said Thursday it has granted the first permit for South Korea-bound shipment of chemicals for use in high-tech materials under Tokyo's new export requirement that has increased tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei closes up after four-day losing streak
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed higher on Thursday, snapping four days of losses driven by concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China, as investors hunted for bargains. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs 1st export to S. Korea under new trade curbs
TOKYO — Japan has granted the first permit for South Korea-bound shipment of chemicals for use in high-tech materials under Tokyo's new export requirement that has increased tensions with Seoul. Trade ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Heights in Kirulapone takes luxurious living to new heights
Osaka Property Developers, one of the leading property developers and sales companies in Sri Lanka, launches yet another super luxury housing scheme, Osaka Heights in Kirulapone. The massive housing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow first export of materials to South Korea since curbs
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is set to greenlight ... since Tokyo tightened export controls on the products in July, Nikkei has learned. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry determined ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s northern island rolls out ‘green’ carpet for vegetarians
SAPPORO, Japan -- The Japanese island of Hokkaido is working to expand meal options for foreign visitors who do not eat meat or fish, conducting a survey of restaurants that offer vegetarian ... ( read original story ...)
The Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019: Serena And Osaka Dominate
Osaka’s accomplishments, youth ... Williams continues to expand one of the most robust endorsement portfolios in sports, adding Pampers, Axa Financial and General Mills to her roster. They join more ... ( read original story ...)
Civil groups push to get comfort women statue exhibition in Nagoya reopened
Civil groups and a group of small publishers in Japan Wednesday sought to reopen a canceled exhibition in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, that featured a statue of a girl symbolizing so-called comfort women ... ( read original story ...)
Rats! Video shows Tokyo convenience store overrun by rodents
A convenience store in Tokyo has closed its doors after a video was released showing several rats scurrying around the shop late at night. A brief video posted on Twitter shows at least six rats ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announces new national rebate offer for August
Yokohama Tire is running a special ‘off the road’ national rebate promotion until August 31. Consumers can earn up to $100 in the form of a Yokohama Visa Prepaid card after purchasing a set of four or ... ( read original story ...)