Advocates say the Tokyo government’s issuance of partnership certificates to same sex-couples is an important moment for LGBTQ rights in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea keeps up missile barrage, launches 1 over Japan
Japan says missiles fired by North Korea flew over northern Japan, the latest in a series of weapons tests that have raised tensions in the region ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches long-range ballistic missile, Japan issues emergency warning
North Korea launched three ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Thursday, South Korean defense officials said, including one that appeared to be a long-range missile. ( read original story ...)
MGM reports best quarter ever for Strip properties
Thanks to revenue generated by its newest property, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and a full quarter of revenue from Aria, the company generated more than $2.3 billion. ( read original story ...)
Will bears drag Nifty below 18000? Bikaji Foods, Medanta IPO opens; key things to know before market opens
Bears are likely to maintain control over Dalal Street on Thursday amid weak global cues, following US Fed's 75 bps rate hike decision. Nifty, Sensex may see a gap-down open.
BOJ’s Kuroda flags tweak to ultra-low interest rates as future option
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Wednesday a tweak to the central bank's yield curve control (YCC) policy could become a future option, but dismissed not now. "If the achievement of ...
Nat’l graduate school in Tokyo without internet since Sept. due to suspicious logs
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo has been without the internet since early September after suspicious netw ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Beasts’ Wins Three Awards At Close Of Tokyo International Film Festival
Psychological thriller The Beasts, directed by Spain’s Rodrigo Sorogoyen, won three awards at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, including the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: Japan sounds warnings on suspected North Korean missiles
Japan awoke on Thursdays to warnings that a suspected North Korean missile had flown over the main island of Japan at around 7:48am and ultimately landed in the Pacific to the east of the country. The ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea continues missile barrage with suspected ICBM over Japan
North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, with Japan saying missiles were shot over its northern territory and South Korea saying it detected at least two missiles shot toward it ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea continues missile barrage with test over Japan
Japan says missiles fired by North Korea flew over northern Japan on Thursday, the latest in a series of weapons tests that have raised tensions in the region. The announcement by Japan’s Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo real estate agency sends beautiful women with you on apartment visits for date-like mood
There’s a company in Tokyo called Girls Chintai. Chintai means “rental” in Japanese, so you might think that Girls Chintai is an escort service, but chintai here is referring to apartments, and Girls ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes flat ahead of Fed outcome; Sony jumps
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index ended flat on Wednesday, with traders on the sidelines ahead of a looming Federal Reserve rate decision that should also give clues on the future policy path, although ...
Japan’s top business lobby to back pay hikes for inflation-hit workers
Japan's top business lobby will unveil Monday draft recommendations that will guide companies during next spring's wage negotiations. Final guidelines will be issued in January. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Company Aims to Land the First Private Moon Mission Later this Month
The Japanese company is focused on lunar exploration and aims to become a “gateway for the private sector to bring their business to the Moon,” ispace wrote in a statement. Its first mission is no ... ( read original story ...)
Fishermen Fear Imminent Earthquake After Catching Rare Oarfish
Mexican fishermen are warning of imminent disaster after catching the "earthquake fish." The deep sea dwelling oarfish, or "earthquake fish", resides deep ... ( read original story ...)