Japan deployed its Patriot missile defence system on Saturday after North Korea threatened to fire ballistic missiles over the country towards the US Pacific territory of Guam, local officials and reports said. Regional tensions are mounting as Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes new launchpad to spur growth of rocket industry
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is exploring the idea of building a launch facility for small rockets to make it easier for newcomers to enter the business. The government has effectively monopolized the launch business, but a new law passed last year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tallest building won’t be a towering risk: CEO
Junichi Yoshida, the Japanese real estate developer's CEO, told The Nikkei how he perceived the potential risks to the new skyscraper. Edited excerpts from the interview follow. Q: Why did you choose to build the tallest building in Japan? A: Sending a ... ( read original story ...)
Aging Japan Puts A Strain On The Financial System
About 40 percent of the increase in the size of market finance in Japan since 1990 can be explained by aging. Smaller banks that rely on lending to local markets are particularly vulnerable, since they face less demand from households and firms. ( read original story ...)
Marketing pot: Hip company Tokyo Smoke brings ‘lifestyle’ branding to medical marijuana
That may be in store for medical marijuana users purchasing a new strain created in conjunction with Tokyo Smoke, according to the Canadian “lifestyle” company that unveiled the product on Thursday. It’s also perhaps a peek into the future as ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japanese troops begin joint military exercise amid North Korea threat
Japan lies only about 620 miles to the east of North Korea, which has conducted numerous missile tests this year. Most of the weapons have landed in the Sea of Japan. Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
Rafael Nadal two wins away from regaining ATP No. 1 tennis ranking
In the women's singles, Japan's Naomi Osaka beat 15th-seeded Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia ... Cochin Shipyard Shares Jump After $225 mln IPO Cochin Shipyard which is India's largest public sector shipbuilder got an unbelievable response to its IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finance: Outcome of board meeting
This is to inform that Ms. Meghna S. Mistry has tendered her resignation from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company with effect from August 11, 2017. Pursuant to Regulation 30 (2) & Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations ... ( read original story ...)
Where to stay in Osaka
Open in March 2017, midi HOTEL offers accommodation in Osaka, 1 km from Namba CITY shopping mall. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. FP HOTELS South-Namba is set in Osaka, 500 m from Tsutenkaku. Guests can ... ( read original story ...)
EU-Japan deal ‘can boost Irish exports’
Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50pc from the current 38.5pc between August 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, files for IPO
Tokyo-based Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market with plans to offer 50,000 shares for public ... ( read original story ...)
8 crazy ways Japan is coping with its demographic time bomb
Japan's population is falling faster than ever before. Burdened by a low fertility rate and widespread aging, Japan is losing its young people who can perform everyday jobs. Economists call situations like these "demographic time bombs," since they create ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke partners with Aphria to launch medical cannabis
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 10, 2017) - Tokyo Smoke breaks ground by introducing four medical cannabis strains in collaboration with Aphria Inc., one of Canada's largest licensed producers of medical marijuana. This is the first time a Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Magnitude 4.9 quake hits Tokyo, no threat of tsunami
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Tokyo area on Thursday, the Meteorological Agency of Japan said. However, the authorities did not issue any tsunami warning. According to the agency, the quake was centred in northwestern Chiba prefecture, east to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
China Airlines Regional Business Class Review Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX) A330
China Airlines operates an A330 daily from Taipei to Osaka, which I flew for this review. The airline has a pretty decent regional network; it’s no Dragonair but it reaches most cities across the region at least once a day. The two airports are just ... ( read original story ...)
Want to Fly Business Class to Osaka or New York? This Promotion Could Help You Do Just That
Singaporeans reportedly work the longest hours in the world. But we also travel so often that Bangkok is now introducing passport scanners for us. Can’t blame us right? With all that hard work, everyone needs a timeout. You work hard, you play hard. ( read original story ...)