Cheese, please: Japan, EU said near agreement on trade pact

Japan and the European Union are rushing to finalize an agreement on easing barriers between their huge economies to help counter the backlash against free trade by U.S. President Donald Trump. The two sides hope to have a deal before the Group of 20 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and Europe are racing to agree a big free trade deal

While President Trump talks tough on trade, Europe and Japan are getting on with business. Negotiators from the European Union and Japan say they're close to striking a major free trade agreement that could jump-start talks for other potential deals. ( read original story ...)

The Best Ramen in Tokyo

He notes: “In the winter, they serve hot Tantanmen, and in the summer, they serve it cold.” In business since 1992, Tonchin is a pioneer of Tokyo tonkotsu ramen—which includes such ingredients as chicken and vegetables in the broth, in addition to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan casts a wider net with its latest fintech initiatives

Japan's fintech efforts have largely focused on blockchain ... Sarah Kocianski, senior research analyst for BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has compiled a detailed report on fintech profitability that: Explains why the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan ‘poised to begin informal trade talks with UK’

Japan is poised to begin informal trade talks with the UK to secure a swift trade deal after Brexit. Shinzo Abe’s government has signalled an intention to open a dialogue with the UK while it remains in the EU, even though formal bilateral negotiations ... ( read original story ...)

Strong earthquake injures 2, knocks off roof tiles in Japan

A strong earthquake shook residents Sunday in a mountainous region of central Japan, injuring at least two people and knocking roof tiles off homes. The magnitude 5.6 quake struck about 7 a.m. at a shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) in Nagano ... ( read original story ...)

Budget cuts threaten rollout of earthquake early warning system

Now, those plans, and the lives it could save, could be in jeopardy. In an earthquake zone every second counts. Early warning systems are already operational in Mexico and Japan. Prior to a massive 9.0 quake in 2011 people in Tokyo got a quake warning of ... ( read original story ...)