TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have busted a so-called “delivery health” sex business in Taito Ward for allegedly providing sex services in violation of the law, reports the Sankei Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger, faster, but not higher: Tokyo Olympics to warn on weed
Skateboarding and surfing, two counter-culture pursuits with reputedly high rates of drug use, are among the sports that will be contested at Tokyo 2020. (This story has not been edited by Business ... ( read original story ...)
Tohoku residents try to keep memory of 3/11 quake and tsunami alive through VR and wreckage
But eight years on from the earthquakes and tsunami that shook the nation to its core, schools, municipalities and museums in the Tohoku region devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March ... ( read original story ...)
The Highlights & Distinctions of Osaka – Tokyo’s Younger Sibling
In fact, during Japan’s Edo and Meiji eras, Osaka was considered Japan’s merchant city – a city of business owners rather than farmers. This is why people are much more boisterous than those in Tokyo. ... ( read original story ...)
Cannabis Brand ‘Tokyo Smoke’ Plans Cross-Canada Retail Store Expansion
“Tokyo Smoke is a cannabis brand that originated via coffee ... Since the legalization of cannabis in October, business has been very good. “It’s been really mind-blowing so to speak. It’s been really ... ( read original story ...)
Otsuka Chemical Succeeded Part of the Cefixime Business from Astellas Pharma
hereinafter “Otsuka Chemical”) announces that it has succeeded part of the Cefixime business from Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-Ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenji Yasukawa ... ( read original story ...)
Barty up 6 places, set to challenge Osaka’s throne
She is only 136 points away from dethroning the Japanese star. Thanks to winning the French Open title this weekend, Barty, now world No. 2, is breathing down world No. 1 Osaka's neck who lost her bid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first-quarter GDP grows at faster pace, but trade war blunts outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slightly faster than initially estimated ... The called "economy watchers" sentiment index, which measures business confidence among workers such as taxi drivers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Blames F-35 Fighter Crash on Pilot Disorientation
Read more about Lockheed’s F-35 business Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya told reporters he wanted to bolster training and respond to local residents’ concerns before allowing the Japan’s F-35s to fly ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.3 mag strikes near Kamaishi in Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) was detected on Sunday, 43 kilometers (27 miles) from Kamaishi in Japan. Exact time and date of earthquake 08/06/19 / 2019-06-08 20:33:34 / June 8, 2019 @ ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.4 mag was detected near Izu Islands, Japan region
A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) has occurred on Sunday, Izu Islands, Japan region (0 miles). Id of earthquake: us70003nji. Event ids that are associated: us70003nji. Global date and time of ... ( read original story ...)
The rare Indian face in Japan’s political space
In 2001, he moved as a data analyst with IBM to Japan, where he has since stayed, becoming a naturalised citizen in 2012. The key turning point in his narrative came in the aftermath of the 2011 ... ( read original story ...)
Why are Japan & Qatar playing at Copa America 2019? Teams explained
Japan played in one previous Copa America in 1999, held in Paraguay. Japan missed the 2011 Copa America despite also being invited to participate due to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Though the ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4.3 quake has struck near Kamaishi in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has struck on Friday, 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Kamaishi in Japan. The temblor was picked up at 01:04:45 / 1:04 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
Rights group asks for worker-safety probe at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - A former Olympian and head of a human-rights group ... Many sports governing bodies have signed up to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights , which spell out practices for ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Richard Branson takes satellite launch business to Japan with airline ANA
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit said on Thursday it plans to bring its satellite launch system to Japan in partnership with airline operator ANA Holdings Inc , which will ... ( read original story ...)