The chief executive of Japan’s biggest bank has pulled out of Saudi Arabia’s financial conference dubbed “Davos in the Desert,” joining a growing list of withdrawals following the killing of a governm... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Downplays Cryptocurrency Plans
Masayoshi Amamiya, Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor, stated on Saturday that it was unclear whether digital currencies could enhance the monetary policies of central banks. He elaborated that the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Yumeshima safe as a casino site? Some question Osaka’s pitch after flooding at Kansai airport
All three are expected to submit proposals if Osaka is officially chosen as a casino site. The expert committee is expected to be made up of specialists in casino economics and finance, security, and ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork targets Japanese big business in aggressive expansion
A small team of employees from Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy seemed out of place when they first showed up in suits at a WeWork office in Tokyo’s main business district, where most workers were wearing T-shi... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Europe send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury
European and Japanese space agencies said an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit Saturday for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. ( read original story ...)
Japan defense plan to omit mention of strike capability
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to leave out any mention of the country's ability to strike enemy bases, such as when a missile launch against the country is imminent, from defense ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s missing cruise passengers expose visa loopholes
TOKYO -- A small but growing number of tourists arriving in Japan aboard cruise ships have absconded in recent years, having come via a system that allows for temporary visa-free entry to the country. ( read original story ...)
New seismic era begins as earthquake warnings are readied to ring in California
Tom Heaton thought it was crazy when, back in the 1970s, he first heard about the concept of an earthquake early warning system. Japan’s high-speed rail system already was using the technology to slow ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics venues linked to earthquake safety data scandal
Japan sits along the Ring of Fire, a 40,000 kilometer (25,000 mile), earthquake and volcano-prone arc which spans the boundary of the Pacific tectonic plate with smaller plates such as the ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag was detected near Volcano Islands, Japan region
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5 (ml/mb) strikes Volcano Islands, Japan region (0 miles) on Sunday. Exact location of earthquake, 143.8567° East, 23.1697° North, depth 38.4 km. Unique identifier: us1... ( read original story ...)
Europe, Japan send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury
TOKYO -- European and Japanese space agencies said an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit Saturday for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s missing cruise passengers raise visa loophole fears
TOKYO -- A small but growing number of tourists arriving in Japan aboard cruise ships have absconded in recent years, having come via a system that allows for temporary visa-free entry to the country. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka plans to stay ‘weird’ in ever-changing career
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka has witnessed a huge change in her career after claiming a maiden Grand Slam title in 2018, but the rising star of women’s tennis will not be changing her ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka set for showdown against Stephens at WTA Finals
SINGAPORE (AP) -- Naomi Osaka and Sloane Stephens, the last two U.S. Open champions, will make their career debuts at the WTA Finals by playing each other in their first match in Singapore on Monday. ... ( read original story ...)
US Open champion Osaka says fame won’t affect her game
US Open champion Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she is still grappling with her newfound stardom but believes the overwhelming attention won’t affect her game at the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapo... ( read original story ...)
Motorcycling: Dovizioso on pole in Japan, Marquez to start sixth
TOKYO (Reuters) - Italian Andrea Dovizioso piled the pressure on championship leader Marc Marquez by qualifying in pole position for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix while the Spaniard will start in ... ( read original story ...)