An employee of a Japanese waste collection facility has handed in Y42.5 million (£300,000) in cash that he found in dumped rubbish, bolstering the nation's reputation for honesty. The 63-year-old worker, who has not been identified, found the cash in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to break 17-year drought with 2017 America's Cup challenge
Japan will campaign for the America’s Cup for the first time in 17 years in May. Team Japan general manager, Kazuhiko Sofuku, said the race in Bermuda was an important opportunity to showcase his nation's sailing legacy. "It is a great challenge to show ... ( read original story ...)
Japan primes missiles for Kim’s onslaught: ‘We absolutely cannot tolerate North Korea'
Kim Jong-un fired yet another missile into the Sea of Japan as he continues his quest for a nuclear ICBM capable of striking the US. Japanese authorities blasted the latest launch as “repeated provocation” from North Korea. Tokyo defence forces are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan education reforms stir memories of wartime indoctrination
The pronouncement coincides with plans for government-approved textbooks that critics say paint a narrowly traditional view of Japanese culture, and a scandal over a nationalist private school with ties to Abe's wife. Abe has denied that he or his wife ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Launches ADVAN A052
The new ultra-high performance ADVAN A052 hits the streets. Street-legal and race-ready, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s new ultra-high-performance ADVAN A052 is ready to roll. Geared toward sports car, track day and race enthusiasts, the A052 is the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikkei falls to lowest level since mid-January
TOKYO, April 6 Japan's Nikkei share average fell to the lowest level since mid-January in early trade on Thursday as weak Wall Street performances soured sentiment, while a stronger yen pressured the overall market. The Nikkei dropped 1.0 percent to 18,668 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Nikkei edges up as yen rally loses steam
TOKYO, April 5 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Wednesday as the yen rally paused, although investor caution ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit limited the gains. The Nikkei rose 0.3 percent to end at 18,861.27. Banks and insurers, which seek ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's economy marks third-longest postwar recovery
TOKYO -- Japan's economic recovery has become its third-longest since World War II, driven by higher corporate profits and public works spending. Yet weak wage growth has made improvements tepid and hard to detect. The recovery likely continued through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's services PMI hits 19-month high in March
TOKYO -- The Nikkei Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index, or PMI, edged up to a 19-month high of 52.9 in March from February's 51.3. A reading above 50 indicates economic expansion, while one below 50 points toward a contraction. In March, the growth ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops to 4-month low as Asian markets pull back
That means there is “no short term catalyst for U.S. equity to go up,” said Kyoya Okazawa, head of global markets for BNP Paribas in Japan, and less support for equities elsewhere. The Nikkei Stock Average NIK, -1.40% hit a four-month low Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei plunges to 4-month intraday low on Fed minutes – https://t.co/pFLhs6aSEM
04/05 $NKD_F #Nikkei may see sellers at 19034 - 19181 area for at least a 3 waves p.. 04/05 Heads Up: JPY Nikkei Japan PMI Composite (MAR) due at 00:30:00 GMT (15min) .. 04/05 Heads Up: JPY Nikkei Japan PMI Services (MAR) due at 00:30:00 GMT (15min ... ( read original story ...)
When it comes to health info, online ‘fake news’ can have serious repercussions
At the same time, people need to be aware that more websites these days — whether Japanese or English — present news content right next to paid advertisements, she says. “We need more initiatives to increase the number of people who can filter out ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese high school students fail to meet English proficiency target
... in Japan. Grade Pre-2 is fourth highest with Grade 5 being the seventh and the lowest. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns N. Korea missile, braces for further action
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned Wednesday North ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Osaka becomes the first Japanese city to recognize a same-sex couple as foster parents
OSAKA – The city of Osaka has officially recognized a same-sex couple as foster parents, becoming the first municipality in the nation to do so, local and central government officials said Wednesday. The city government formally recognized two men, one ... ( read original story ...)
Pricier Japan tops for Thais
Hotels.com said three cities in Japan -- Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo -- were in the top 10 most-visited destinations by Thais last year. Tokyo ranked first, Osaka fourth and Sapporo eighth. It was the first year that Sapporo, home of seasonal Hokkaido cuisine ... ( read original story ...)