TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed completely on the need for North Korea to promptly denuclearize. "Regarding our response to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ‘comfortable on clay’ in Madrid opener, Kyrgios exits
Osaka looked set for a more comfortable passage after a dominant ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
New Life in Old Tokyo: The ParkOne’s Monzen-Nakacho
Most of Tokyo's urban regeneration is focused on expanding the central business districts surrounding the city's busiest train stations, but the hectic pace of life and sensory overload of Shibuya and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam to further strengthen defence cooperation
Japan is promoting bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation with the Southeast Asian countries under its defence guidelines to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. (This story ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Large 5.8 magnitude earthquake STRIKES off coast of Hokkaido
Japan sits on the notorious Ring of Fire, where the majority of volcanic activities and earthquakes take place. MORE TO FOLLOW 'We are UNDER THREAT' NASA's shock claim reveals APOCALYPTIC risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Hachijo-jima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 206 km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (128 miles) on Saturday. Unique identifier: us7000351h. Ids that are associated to the event: us7000351h. Exact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan child population falls for 38th year, hits postwar low
TOKYO — Japan’s child population has declined for the 38th year in a row and is now at a record low, the government said Saturday. The number of children younger than 15 in Japan stood at 15.22 ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Itoman in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 145 km SSE of Itoman, Japan (90 miles). Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us70003ftf. Id of event: us70003ftf. A ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.1 mag, 207 km SW of Hachijo-jima, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, 207 km SW of Hachijo-jima, Japan (129 miles). The epicenter was at a depth of 388.55 km (241 miles). Event id: us70003g5u. Ids ... ( read original story ...)
Science retracts report on deadly Kumamoto earthquake
Here’s today’s retraction notice: The November 2018 Science Report, “Coseismic rupturing stopped by Aso volcano during the 2016 Mw 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake, Japan” presented evidence that the 2016 Mw 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife optimistic Japanese regulation won’t hamper its strong growth in Asia
When asked about how the regulatory changes will affect Manulife’s overall Asian business, Mr. Gori said that while Japan is one of the insurer’s larger markets, the company has diversified over the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Valentino fights ‘fatally defective’ case in federal court
Thrash also issued an injunction prohibiting the store from operating an adult mini-motion picture theater, adult bookstore or adult entertainment business. The store's bottom level includes several ... ( read original story ...)
Japan switches from Heisei to new Reiwa era, but old cultural and political faultlines remain
Japan is making much fuss, including an unprecedented 10 consecutive ... He has shown himself as a caring father figure: In tough times, after a volcanic eruption, or earthquake, or nuclear meltdown, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Stands Alone As Japan Big City Casino Candidate
“Osaka has consistently said it wants IRs ... and Yokohama has a festering rift between port operators opposing an integrated resort on Yamashita Pier and other business leaders supporting an IR. ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito Abdicates, and a New Era Arrives in Japan
While the role is chiefly ceremonial, the departing emperor acted as the nation’s chief consoler during times of disaster, such as the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and sought to make amends throughout ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito, Who Gave Japan’s Monarchy a Human Face, Abdicates Throne
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)