LONDON Japan's Shinzo Abe called on Prime Minister Theresa May to ensure a smooth transition for business as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, to avoid a cliff edge where rules and regulations for firms change overnight. A day after talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sends biggest warship to protect US supply vessel
The 249m-long Izumo can carry up to nine helicopters, and resembles US amphibious assault carriers, reported The Japan Times. Kyodo news agency said it was leaving its base in Yokosuka south of Tokyo to join the US supply ship, and accompany it to Shikoku ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea missile fears in Japan: 'Whatever will be, will be'
"We thought North Korean missiles would never reach Japan, but after all these tests, they now seem routine. Eventually, one of them might come flying." Follow Mari Yamaguchi on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/mariyamaguchi Find her work on AP News ... ( read original story ...)
Cuteness power: Why watching animal videos is good for your brain
While some Facebook users have moved to Instagram to avoid political and news content, few internet users escape cute ... it's everywhere," Dale said in an interview from his Tokyo home, pointing to everything from Disney and Pixar content to obsessive ... ( read original story ...)
IT progress boosts safety confirmation services to aid communication during disasters
In this March 11, 2011 file photo taken directly after the Great East Japan Earthquake, people at Odakyu Machida Station in Tokyo wait in line to make calls on payphones. (Mainichi) After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 and the Kumamoto ... ( read original story ...)
Cuteness power: How 'kawaii' translates, melting hearts across cultures
An emerging Japanese school of thought ... While some Facebook users have moved to Instagram to avoid political and news content, few internet users escape cute creature memes. Krigolson points to 1950s studies that inserted a wire into rats brains ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government picks banker, reflationist economist for BOJ board
TOKYO Japan's government nominated a reflation-minded economist and an executive from a megabank which has been critical of radical monetary easing to join the central bank's nine-member board, in a choice seen as maintaining the status quo on monetary policy. ( read original story ...)
Central Pacific Bank looks to grow Japanese customer base through new partnership
The partnership will be a working relationship between CPB and TSUBASA, where each entity will refer customers looking to open bank accounts in Hawaii and Japan. Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and reporter insights, exclusive interviews ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to buy less of short-maturity bonds in May amid tight supply
Men walk towards the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo. The BoJ will reduce its purchases of shorter-maturity government bonds further in May as supply of the securities continues to be scarce. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) will reduce its purchases of shorter ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho 2nd Japanese bank to sign Islamic credit deal with ICD
KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank has become the second Japanese commercial bank to sign a "murabaha" credit facility agreement with Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, an arm of the multinational Islamic Development Bank group ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops: Feud over dog likely led to stabbing death of elderly man
Osaka police have accused Shigeki Hajima of stabbing an elderly neighbor to death in Taisho Ward (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 35-year-old man on charges of murder after his elderly neighbor was found stabbed to death ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China to hold bilateral finance dialogue in May: Aso
TOKYO Japan and China will hold a bilateral finance dialogue on May 6 on the sidelines of the annual gathering of the Asian Development Bank in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday. The dialogue will be attended by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's premier will 'continue to trust British economy after Brexit'
we would like to continue with the expectation of opinions with the UK concerning how Japan and UK economic relations should be." Shares in Royal Bank of Scotland soared on Friday after the embattled lender booked its first quarterly profit since 2015 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government fund, bank mull bid with Broadcom for Toshiba chip unit: media
TOKYO A Japanese government-backed fund and policy bank are considering a joint bid with Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) for Toshiba Corp's (6502.T) semiconductor business, a move that would vault the U.S. chipmaker into the lead to buy the prized unit, the Asahi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy likely to grow at pace: BOJ
TOKYO: Japan’s economy is expected to continue growing at a pace well above its potential, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said. Kuroda made the comments at a press conference after the central bank upgraded its assessment of the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen: Disappointing Data Add to Downside Pressure
As predicted here a week ago, the Japanese Yen declined last week and there's little sign yet that the trend is about to change. According to the Bank of Japan, the outlook for the economy is improving and inflation is picking up, but there was no ... ( read original story ...)