"Night out in Tokyo #SilverSurfer," Kim tweeted along with the pics ... In the days leading up to the baby's arrival, a source tells E! News that Khloe is "feeling great" and is "very excited," she's "also a bit nervous about how the delivery is going ... ( read original story ...)
Curling charms hot property in Olympic bronze-winning team’s hometown
Miniature curling stone charms have become a sold-out success at a shrine in the hometown of the Japanese women's curling team which won bronze at the recent Pyeongchang Olympics. In addition to being sold, the charms were given to the women who play for ... ( read original story ...)
Taking photos in freezing weather? It’s a snap with a little prep
Visitors can shovel snow onto their friends for a fun photo at the Tsudome site in Sapporo, Japan (Photo: Jeremy Long) But how do you get the most out of your winter wonderland photos without ruining your pricey DSLR or getting frustrated by your fast ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: what estate agents need to know
When it comes to property, ‘Japanese knotweed’ are the two words most homeowners and prospective buyers do not want to hear. With a knotweed infestation estimated in every 10km2 of the UK, this non-native plant is able to push through cracks in ... ( read original story ...)
P.E.I. YouTuber wins international competition, trip to Japan
Jillian Vessey loves to share her enthusiasm for Japanese fashion and culture with her more than 160,000 YouTube followers. Soon, she will be sharing her love for all things cute and colourful with an even larger audience. Vessey — known online by her ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan governor hints at exit from monetary stimulus
The yen jumped after Haruhiko Kuroda appeared to drop his first hint of Japan’s exit from years of monetary stimulus, as unemployment fell to just 2.4 per cent, the lowest rate in a quarter of a century. It is the first time the Bank of Japan governor ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry vows probe into ‘altered’ records within few days
The beleaguered Finance Ministry found itself further backed into a corner March 2 following revelations of apparent tampering of official documents related to the dubious sale of state-owned land in Osaka Prefecture to Moritomo Gakuen. Months of ... ( read original story ...)
The Role of The U.S.-Japan Alliance: The Story of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
A discussion focusing on the U.S. government response to the disaster that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, with additional insights on the strength of U.S.-Japan relations. Featuring: Ambassador Zumwalt became CEO of the Foundation in February 2017. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cryptocurrency markets start policing themselves in April
TOKYO -- Japanese cryptocurrency trading gains a unified self-regulatory ... The group intends to establish a code of conduct that promotes a healthy trading environment. Nikkei group company QUICK holds an equity stake in bitFlyer. ( read original story ...)
Langerak pleased to be Japanese
FOOTBALL: Bundaberg's Mitch Langerak has revealed just how frustrating this year's season has been. Langerak joined Nagoya Grampus in the Japanese J-League after signing with Levante in the La Liga in August last year. The club is Langerak's third this ... ( read original story ...)
Australia vs. Japan: Tonight
Team Australia take on the might of Samurai Japan tonight in Nagoya, and you can watch it LIVE on Fox Sports Australia. First pitch is at 7pm local (9pm AEDT, 8pm AEST, 8.30pm ACDT, 6pm AWST). Tune in via Fox Sports 506, or on the Foxtel App. For those ... ( read original story ...)
Japan maglev project marred by bid-rigging arrests
TOKYO -- Japan's big four contractors are accused of bid-rigging for a planned magnetic levitation train line in an apparent effort to protect earnings amid pressure to cut costs. The companies are accused of agreeing in advance on their price estimates ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake, 5 mag was detected near Yonakuni in Japan
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 14 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan (9 miles) on Friday. The earthquake was roughly at a depth of 44.06 km (27 miles). The temblor was detected at 11:42:27 / 11:42 am (local time epicenter). Global date ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank chief says may debate easy policy exit if price goal met
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s central bank chief said on Friday it would consider ending ultra-loose monetary policy if inflation hits its target during the year ending in March 2020, in comments that sent the yen and bond yields higher and triggered a bond ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo, City of — Moody’s assigns A1 to City of Sapporo’s domestic bond (Japanese only)
SEE ALSO: A startup looking to shakeup investing in a $3.8 trillion market just got a big loan from Citi to launch a new fund » READ NOW: This space CEO got $13.5 million from Andreessen Horowitz to outmaneuver Facebook and Google and bring the whole ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fourth-quarter GDP seen revised up as capex rises, BOJ to stand pat
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s economy was expected to show faster growth in the final quarter of last year than initially estimated, boosted by bullish capital expenditure, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The poll also found the Bank of Japan was seen as ... ( read original story ...)