The Japanese government has always insisted its Tokyo bid is clean. The judicial source, quoted by various news agencies and Le Monde, said that Mr Takeda had been "mis en examen" by investigative jud... ( read original story ...)
Head of Japan’s Olympic Committee indicted in France over corruption allegations
Takeda was questioned in 2017 by Japanese prosecutors in relation to those payments. The questioning took place at the request of French authorities, Kyodo News agency reported at the time. Black Tidi... ( read original story ...)
Nissan cancels lease on Ghosn’s Tokyo apartment
Nissan confirmed it had sent Ghosn's Japan-based legal team a termination notice on his residence in Azabu, one of Tokyo's priciest neighborhoods, on Monday, the latest step in ending its relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says South Korean president’s remarks on forced labor issue ‘regrettable’
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was speaking at a regular news conference. Moon said on Thursday that Japan's political leaders should not undermine bilateral ties by "politicising" the issue o... ( read original story ...)
Japan thought a deal for the Kuril islands was on its way. Russia just delivered a reality check
Russia has slapped down Japanese assertions that a deal was in the offing to resolve a decades-old dispute over a chain of islands, accusing Tokyo of distorting agreements struck with Moscow to break ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian farm exports to Japan boosted by new Pacific trade deal at expense of holdout U.S.
At the Canadian embassy in Tokyo last month, beef promoters flew in a chef from Canada to cook New York strip steaks for hungry Japanese importers and restaurant suppliers. The annual Canadian beef bu... ( read original story ...)
Moon tells Japan not to play politics with wartime labor cases
Japan's statements have stirred nationalist ... leaving no one to play peacemaker for the quarreling neighbors. Nikkei staff writer Tomohiro Ebuchi in Tokyo contributed to this story. ( read original story ...)
Japanese auto supply giant Denso joins Montreal AI cluster
MONTREAL -- Japanese auto supply giant Denso Corp. is joining Montreal's burgeoning artificial intelligence scene with the launch of a research and development lab in the city. Chief executive Koji Ar... ( read original story ...)
Ignoring people’s WILL! Fury as Japan PM says ‘WHOLE WORLD’ wishes to avoid no deal Brexit
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sparked fury by claiming the avoidance of a no deal Brexit is the “wish of the whole world”. Mr Abe also expressed his hope to “enjoy further economic growth” wit... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon urges Japan leaders not to ‘politicize’ forced labor issues
"We've been saying we should continue diplomatic discussions on the issue and should not hurt our forward-looking relationship with Japan," Moon told a news conference. "I don't think it is wise for J... ( read original story ...)
Sekisui House brings the W brand to Japan
We are confident W Osaka will add even more energy and excitement to this ... “We are excited to add yet another Marriott International property to our portfolio and even more thrilled to be introduci... ( read original story ...)
Pacific trade deal spurs Canadian farm sales to Japan as U.S. watches
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - At the Canadian embassy in Tokyo last month, beef promoters flew in a chef from Canada to cook New York strip steaks for hungry Japanese importers and restaurant supplie... ( read original story ...)
Japan should foster ‘more humble’ attitude: South Korea’s Moon
Japan subsequently claimed that a South Korean warship had locked ... very positive effect on the success of the second US-North Korea summit," Moon said in the news conference in Seoul. Kim and Moon ... ( read original story ...)
Pickard Chilton-Designed Project Breaks Ground in Tokyo
Y2 will stand 787 feet atop a retail podium and below-grade transportation hub in Chūō ward in the heart of metropolitan Tokyo. The sustainable property will comprise premier office space, a 98-key Bu... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s housing market cooling again
Analysis: Demand and supply falling Existing condominium sales in Tokyo fell by 1.4% y-o-y to 28,063 units in the first nine months of 2018, according to The Land Institute of Japan, while sales of ex... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake hits near southern Japan; no threat of tsunami
A strong earthquake has hit near southern Japan, shaking buildings, but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. No tsunami is expected. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck Tue... ( read original story ...)