His unprecedented apologies for the wartime aggression launched in the name of his father, Hirohito -- posthumously named the Emperor Showa -- helped ease often fraught relations with neighbors China ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hotels for Every Budget: 4 of Our Top Picks for Hotels in the Ueno Area – Sorted by Traveler Category!
So you'll see hotels suitable for families on sightseeing tours or solo travelers on business trips. Best part? These are all lodgings that come highly recommended and are widely used by many other ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, starts abdication rituals
Japanese are cashing in and coughing up to mark a new ... Tony Dokoupil obtained some of the sensitive data, thanks to a whistleblower. CBS News contributor and physicist Michio Kaku joins CBSN's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor: Akihito begins historic abdication
However, Japan's current law restricts females from inheriting the ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication for Two Centuries
How Japan’s First Abdication in 202 Years Will Work Japan became the developed world’s fastest-aging country during his reign and it managed disasters that included the 1995 earthquake that devastated ... ( read original story ...)
Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)
How the Japanese get kids emergency ready for any disaster
What are the activities? Here are three that show you how the Japanese prep their kids to handle emergencies. 1. Extinguish the fire. When a major earthquake strikes, it may cause damage to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Wins 2019 Red Dot Award
Yokohama Tire recently announced that its GEOLANDAR X-MT tire has won the 2019 Red Dot award in the Product Design category. This is the second time that the aggressive off-road X-MT tire has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication Since 1817
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday, voluntarily stepping down due to health concerns to make way for his son in the country’s first abdication of the ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s silent investment from Japan: reform or realpolitik?
The Japanese Embassy maintained a neutral approach in an email to the Nikkei Asia Review, stating: "Japan has continuously cooperated to support the democratic development of Cambodia." ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate, give way to son
TOKYO -- Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate, as Japan embraces the end of his reign with an emotion mixed with reminiscence and hopes for a new era. Akihito, 85, in a palace ritual Tuesday, will ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know as Japan’s Emperor Akihito steps down
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate the throne on Tuesday, marking the official transition from the “Heisei Era,” to the “Reiwa Era.” Heisei means “achieving peace.” Reiwa translates to “beautiful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor: Akihito’s human touch
"So someone in the Household Agency leaked the information to NHK (Japan's national broadcaster). Then NHK broadcast news of the emperor's request." It was a huge scoop for Japan's national ... ( read original story ...)
Shared-workspace firm WeWork files for highly-anticipated IPO
including Japan’s SoftBank. The company has also faced questions about the sustainability of its model, which is based on short-term revenue agreements and long-term loan liabilities. In the first ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota has built itself a mini-Nurburgring
The 300 billion yen or ($3.6 billion Canadian) track is situated near Nagoya in central Japan. The location was chosen for its proximity to its global headquarters and R&D centre in Toyota City. ( read original story ...)
Visiting Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
The good news is you can join the country's biggest "after party" at ... will make their first public appearance in their new roles at their residence -- the historic Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In ... ( read original story ...)