OSAKA - An Osaka-based lawyers' group has protested a decision by local police not to allow a woman criminal defendant to wear a bra in court, saying it was a violation of her human rights, the group said Thursday. In a written petition sent Oct. 31, the ... ( read original story ...)
Norway’s oil fund makes first Asian property investment
Norway’s $1tn oil fund is eyeing further property deals in Tokyo after making its first real estate investment in Asia. The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has been scouring the region since 2015 for property but concluded its first deal only on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s taxman tightens scrutiny on wealthy
TOKYO -- Japan's taxation authority is tightening scrutiny on wealthy ... but a disclosed internal document has shed light on some of the cases. The document the Nikkei obtained from the agency is about the agency commissioner's staff commendations on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 unveil bug-eyed Olympic mascot probables
Tokyo Olympic organisers unveiled a shortlist of three official 2020 Games mascots today - from bug-eyed cartoon heroes to cuddly raccoons. The Olympic and Paralympic designs, which celebrate the themes of harmony, diversity and resilience, were unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on bargain-hunting, but mining sector weak
The broader Topix rose 1.1 per cent to 1,785.26, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 rose 1.1 per cent to 15,816.14. Tokyo, Dec 7: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, taking back some ground lost in the previous session as investors sought bargains ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp to seek all-Japan OLED alliance to counter South Korea’s Samsung, LG
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sharp Corp (:6753.T) will ask the government to help it form an alliance with rival Japan Display Inc (:6740.T) in OLED technology to better compete with South Korean makers, its chief executive said on Thursday. "We should create ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lures Vietnamese investors with free support
HÀ NỘI — With a growing economy, sophisticated market, innovation, together with business-friendly infrastructure and a comfortable living environment, Japan is attractive destination for Vietnamese enterprises to invest in. The statement was made by ... ( read original story ...)
Mascot designs for 2020 Tokyo Olympics shortlisted
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese schoolchildren will help determine the mascot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics on Thursday unveiled three sets of designs for the games' mascots. The 6.5 million schoolchildren will ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor’s memoir purchased by doctor
NEW YORK - A Japanese plastic surgeon known for his extreme political views has purchased at auction for $275,000 a memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito offering his recollections of the Second World War. The 173-page document was sold Wednesday at Bonhams ... ( read original story ...)
Thakral invests in 2 more properties in Osaka
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Thakral Corporation has expanded its real estate footprint in Japan with two new investments – R Hotel Inns Osaka Kita Umeda and Namba retail redevelopment site in Osaka. R Hotels Inn Kita Umeda is a 120-room business hotel which has ... ( read original story ...)
More North Korean ‘ghost ships’ washing up on Japan’s coast due to food shortage, sanctions, analysts say
But the North Korean boats can barely stand the rough seas during their long journeys and often fall apart before reaching Japan. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor says he will end San Francisco sister city ties over ‘comfort women’ statue
Reached for comment by NBC News, the City of Osaka referred to Nov. 23 comments made by Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who said in Japanese that the city had urged Lee to exercise his veto power to reject the establishment of the memorial on numerous ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Consortium Deems Ripple Technology Production-ready
Japan is a vital country for the success of cryptocurrency and digital assets. It is also a hub for any bank-related activity involving Ripple. The Japan Bank Consortium using this technology is ready to take things to a whole new level. More ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower after Wall Street retreat
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday following a retreat ... with Western Digital to settle a legal dispute over the planned sale of its prized microchip business. ( read original story ...)
Jones impressed by Sapporo Dome venue
Jones urges England to create history Rugby World Cup 2019: schedules and venues confirmed England head coach Eddie Jones says he is relishing the side's fixture at the Sapporo Dome at the 2019 Rugby World Cup after visiting the venue this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan to help finance China’s Belt and Road projects – Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese government plans to cooperate with China on its Belt and Road initiative by financially supporting private-sector partnerships, as Tokyo seeks to improve bilateral ties with its Asian neighbour, the Nikkei reported on ... ( read original story ...)