Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe drew gasps from a crowd of thousands in Tokyo on Monday as Paris Saint-Germain held the first training session of their Japanese tour About 13,000 fans turned up ... ( read original story ...)
Shinto religion has long been entangled with Japan’s politics – and Shinzo Abe was associated with many of its groups
People line up to pay their respects before the funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on July 12, 2022, at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. AP Photo/Eugene HoshikoFormer Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea foreign ministers agree to improve ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Monday the importance of bilateral ties and the three-way relationship with the United States as they renewed efforts to mend relations amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s small cities to draw foreign talent with fast-track residency
TOKYO: Japan will make it easier to bring in talented foreign workers to regions outside the metropolitan areas by offering a fast-track path to permanent residency. The government will revise a point ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: S.Korea, Japan seek reset on decades of historical disputes
Efforts to resolve historical disputes between South Korean and Japan have been renewed under new South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, with both countries vowing to improve ties. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji overpowers Endo to stay tied for lead in Nagoya
Sole yokozuna Terunofuji kept his place among the leading pack at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday with a hard-fought win ... ( read original story ...)
YHI launches three new Yokohama tyres in Singapore
YHI Corporation has introduced three new Yokohama tyres in Singapore. They are the high-performance Yokohama Advan Sport V107 and Advan Neova AD09, and the BluEarth-RV RV03, which is specifically made ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 12,696 coronavirus cases on Monday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 12,696 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The figure is up 6,465 from a week ago, or about 2 times the total last Monday. The number has topped 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea foreign ministers meet to mend ties
Foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan held talks in Tokyo on Monday in what both sides said was a renewed effort to improve bilateral relations. The countries' ties have been strained mostly over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Tries to Honor Abe’s Legacy, While Building His Own
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will pursue Shinzo Abe’s goals, such as a stronger military. But he has also set himself apart from his slain predecessor. ( read original story ...)
Japanese house prices rising strongly, but demand slowing
Demand slowing; construction activity improving Existing condominium sales in Tokyo fell by 17% y-o-y to 9,419 units in Q1 2022, following an 11% increase in 2021, according to The Land Institute of ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares gain on upbeat news on China property sector
Shares were higher in Asia on Monday, led by gains in Chinese markets after regulators urged banks to support property projects to support the housing market. ( read original story ...)
Homeowner awarded £6,000 Japanese Knotweed compensation after aggressive plant invades property
A homeowner has been awarded £6,000 in compensation following a battle with Japanese Knotweed which had been encroaching on their property. Chris Davies and his family received the payment after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finance Standalone June 2022 Net Sales at Rs 0.17 crore, up 34.72% Y-o-Y
Net Sales at Rs 0.17 crore in June 2022 up 34.72% from Rs. 0.12 crore in June 2021. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 0.02 crore in June 2022 up 171.88% from Rs. 0.03 crore in June 2021. EBITDA stands at Rs ...
Japan won’t cap defence spending amid increased ‘anxiety’ over Russia, China, North Korea
A 'large increase' in the military budget is likely, with PM Fumio Kishida facing no pushback to plans to raise it to 2 per cent of GDP An unpredictable North Korea and recent aggression by Russia and ...
Factbox: South Korea, Japan Seek Reset on Decades of Historical Disputes
South Korea and Japan reached a settlement under which Tokyo issued an official apology to "comfort women" who say they were enslaved in wartime brothels, and provided ... ( read original story ...)