Horyu-ji's pagoda is a monument to stability in a land of seismic instability; it has stayed upright despite nearly 50 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0-plus having struck Japan during the building's lifespan. Japanese builders used a shinbashira — a large ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s quirky, quake-resistant dome homes prove popular
“Not a single pane of glass broke.” The dome houses can withstand wind and earthquakes because they have no beams that can be broken, Konishi said. Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystyrene pieces used in the structures, said after the ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan cuts operating profit forecast after Japan recall
"I would like to express my apologies to customers, business partners, dealers and all the people who have been supporting Nissan," he said. Japan's second-largest carmaker suspended local production for about three weeks after it revealed uncertified ... ( read original story ...)
A restaurant in Japan saw its stock spike after Trump ate there — look inside
While the extent to which he deserves credit for the economic indicators he cites is up for debate, his presence has had a tangible effect on at least one business — but it's not American. During his recent trip to Japan, Trump dined with Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Trump is right about American cars in Japan — but the situation is never going to change
Japanese automakers are also major employers in the US, as Business Insider's Bryan Logan reported. Trump has a real problem understanding the global auto industry, and it doesn't seem that anyone who works for him gets it, either. On top of his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake-resistant dome houses
Nestled near a volcano in southern Japan, 450 quake-resistant dome houses put up by a health resort and decorated with flowers and dinosaurs are drawing visitors from across Asia. A dozen polystyrene foam pieces, each so light that two adults can.. ( read original story ...)
Asiana Airlines Busan to Osaka – Osaka Forum
I will be travelling from Busan to Osaka on the 14th of May. Prior to that I will be going to Malaysia and Shanghai before a 2 weeks holiday in Seoul/Busan. We will be travelling via business class which gives us 40kg luggage. However we are planning to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump lashes out at ‘unfair’ Japan trade ties
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Japan over trade and said he would push for a fairer economic relationship between the two countries. Speaking to business leaders in Tokyo on Monday he said Japan "has been winning" on trade in recent decades. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump expects large-scale military sale to Japan
Reporters were unable to hear the conversation. 10 a.m. President Donald Trump has raised the touchy issue of trade with Japanese business leaders. Trump says in remarks to business leaders in Tokyo that the U.S. and Japan will have “more trade than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s quirky, quake-resistant dome houses prove a big draw
"Not a single pane of glass broke." Wind and earthquakes do not easily damage the dome houses because they have no beams that can be broken, Konishi said. Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystrene pieces used in the structures, says that ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito
Reporters were unable to hear the conversation. 10 a.m. President Donald Trump has raised the touchy issue of trade with Japanese business leaders. Trump says in remarks to business leaders in Tokyo that the U.S. and Japan will have "more trade than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan October services PMI rises to more than two-year high as new orders accelerate
In another positive sign, the index for business sentiment rose to a fourth-month high of 55.5 from 53.3 in September. "The Japanese service sector made a strong start to the fourth quarter, with the headline business activity index hitting a 26-month high ... ( read original story ...)
Trump seeks better economic ties with Tokyo, says ‘Japan has been winning’ on trade
Trump also told Japanese business leaders Washington wants to make the United States the most attractive place to hire, invest and grow. The U.S. leader, who met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday for golf, lunch and dinner, will hold a more ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump complains about trade imbalance with Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's trip to Asia (all times local): 10 a.m. President Donald Trump has raised the touchy issue of trade with Japanese business leaders. Trump says in remarks to business leaders in Tokyo that the U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says to push Japan for more ‘reciprocal’ trade, in a friendly way
many years," Trump said at the start of a meeting with Japanese business leaders. "We have to negotiate," he said, adding it would be done in a friendly manner. Trump also said Washington wants to make the United States the most attractive place to hire ... ( read original story ...)
Trump kicks off his 12-day tour of Asia in Japan
US President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose after they signed hats reading "Donald and Shinzo, Make Alliance Even Greater" at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, near Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Franck ... ( read original story ...)