After his case made headlines, a group of prominent lawyers sent letters warning Japan's mainstream media not to report Shigeta's name or the names of his family members, according to news organizations that received the letter. Several Japanese magazines ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man wins sole custody of 13 surrogacy children
Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo A wealthy Japanese man at the centre of a “baby factory ... he hoped for a large family and believed they could inherit his wealth, Kyodo News reported. Officials from Thailand’s social development and human security ... ( read original story ...)
Our long national curling nightmare might be over: Canada’s men beat Japan
There was a little more intensity in their voices in this game, perhaps a bit more urgency to their game, with so much on the line, and the Canadians played very well against a resilient Japanese squad. “We’re not rookies out here so we can tell if ... ( read original story ...)
Government picks Osaka as venue for G-20 summit in 2019: sources
Osaka has been selected as the venue for the 2019 summit meeting ... Fukuoka is expected to host a summit for finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the G-20 economies. The summit date will likely be set for sometime between June and November ... ( read original story ...)
Thai court gives Japanese man custody of 13 surrogate kids
After his case made headlines, a group of prominent lawyers sent letters warning Japan's mainstream media not to report Shigeta's name or the names of his family members, according to news organizations that received the letter. Several Japanese magazines ... ( read original story ...)
Fears ‘Big One’ earthquake is on the way after a flurry of volcanic activity in the Ring of Fire
OVER the past few weeks earthquakes have hit Japan, Mexico and Taiwan and volcanoes have erupted around the Pacific's 'Ring of Fire'. Now scientists have warned that the frequent seismic activity, which has already claimed lives, could mean a huge quake is ... ( read original story ...)
Why a new Japanese emperor and the Tokyo Olympics mean a glittering Year of the Dog for gold
“Japan will also issue gold coins to celebrate the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and the market expects the Japanese ... Many economic policies of US President Donald Trump are good for business, but they hurt the US dollar strength as the market believes ... ( read original story ...)
2018 promising for foreign property investors
Last year, the overall M&A market was estimated at $8 billion, of which the property sector accounted for the largest proportion. The investors came from many different countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore and, increasingly, mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Uber focuses on filling Japan’s ride-hailing void
The Nikkei reported on Monday that the U.S. company is negotiating to add taxi operator Daiichi Koutsu Sangyo's vehicles to its network. "The Japanese taxi industry is [high] quality but it suffers from low utilization rates," Khosrowshahi said. ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Central Bank Policy Is Driving Speculation About Stimulus
When the Bank of Japan reduced its purchases of government bonds in January, some investors saw it as another sign that the bank was scaling back its massive monetary stimulus program. The BOJ disagrees with that interpretation, but in February the bond ... ( read original story ...)
Sony to launch a ride-hailing app in Japan as Uber CEO signals further push in the country
Sony announced partnerships with several taxi firms to start a ride-hailing service in Japan on Tuesday. Hours later, Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi signaled his company's intention to expand further into the country. Sony's ride-hailing service will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA finds regional banks incurred losses on foreign bond investments: source
Over half of Japan’s 100 or so regional banks lost money on their core ... Finance Minister Taro Aso told a regular news conference on Tuesday that while some regional banks have incurred capital losses on their foreign bond investments, it has not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan task force echoes foreign minister calls to back renewables over coal, nuclear
TOKYO, (Reuters) - An energy task force advising Japan’s foreign minister has proposed boosting renewable energy and shifting away from coal-fired and nuclear power at home, arguing the country’s energy policies are outdated and undermine its global ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to build world’s tallest timber tower
A Tokyo skyscraper is set to become the world's tallest wooden building. Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry says its 1,148-feet-tall timber tower will be completed by in 2041, to mark the 350th anniversary of the business that year. The W350 tower will ... ( read original story ...)
360-degree Virtual Reality Videos Launched to Experience Charms of Tokyo and Hiroshima Prefecture
TOKYO, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to encourage individual foreign travelers in Tokyo to venture on to the Chugoku and Shikoku regions with little stress, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has mapped out sightseeing routes originating from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo venue offers virtual reality ‘flights’ to see the sights of Paris
That’s exactly what 12 passengers did at First Airlines in central Tokyo last week, relaxing in first- and business-class seats, served with four-course dinners, before immersing themselves in a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour of the City of Lights. ( read original story ...)