Tue, May 14: The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on a two-city tour of Japan that includes Tokyo and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Invests In H Collective’s ‘Brightburn’, ‘xXx 4’ – Cannes
Japan is a fantastic market, ripe with distribution opportunities ... Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ( read original story ...)
Japan companies aim to boost productivity by hiring non-smokers
He was speaking a ceremony for a corporate consortium to reduce smoking held in Tokyo last month, the Japan News reported. More than 20 local companies and groups attended the event, the Japan News ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a new award for the grand sumo champion: The Trump Cup
A sumo grand champion in Japan battles in feats of seemingly superhuman strength over 15 days to claim a pair of giant silver trophies named in honor of the nation’s emperor and prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors detail Ghosn’s alleged cash transfer in revised indictment: Kyodo
Tokyo prosecutors have filed a request to revise the content of their indictment of Carlos Ghosn for aggravated breach of trust, providing further details on alleged cash transfers involving the ... ( read original story ...)
Minister Bibeau concludes G20 ministerial meeting and visit to Japan
TOKYO, May 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Japan where she represented Canada at the G20 Agriculture ... ( read original story ...)
Five nations emerge with victories as IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 conclude | iaaf.org
and Trinidad & Tobago ends US reign in the men’s 4x400m More bad news for the US followed in the men’s 4x400m ... one they never relinquished as darkness finally descended on the cool Yokohama evening ... ( read original story ...)
US dominates on night of dramatic event debuts at IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
The United States kicked off the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 with a bang on Saturday (11), producing convincing victories in the competition’s two newest events. Competing before an appreciative ... ( read original story ...)
World’s fastest bullet train starts test runs in Japan
The world's fastest bullet train, which at its peak can top out at speeds of up to 400 km/h, has conducted its first test runs in Japan. On Friday, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) unveiled their next ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Guide: Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is located in the eastern part of the city inside ... However, in the oppressive Japan summer heat, the walk to the castle tower could be brutal. The good news is are electric cars ... ( read original story ...)
Canada puts Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s rugby berth on hold after loss to U.S.
LANGFORD, B.C. -- Canada's bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on hold after a fifth-place finish at the HSBC Canada Sevens Series at Westhills Stadium. With the top four teams in the season ... ( read original story ...)
A Canadian track and field athlete’s route to Tokyo Olympics, explained
To qualify for next year's Summer Games in Tokyo, athletes can either achieve the toughened standard or gain entry based on their world ranking within a qualifying period that has been extended in ... ( read original story ...)
Siksika runner channels Billy Mills’s Olympic upset in pursuit of Tokyo 2020
Now, ManyBears hopes to find a sponsor that could fund his training as he tries to make it to Tokyo in 2020. "There's a lot of barriers that First Nations athletes face," he said. "For elite ... ( read original story ...)
Reading the air: Tokyo still has work to do on air pollution
In 2007, plaintiffs won a settlement from local governments and automakers in Japan, but the group has been back in the news recently because its members ... the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan and the ... ( read original story ...)
Engine failure diverts Qantas Tokyo-Sydney flight
Qantas Flight QF26 from Tokyo to Sydney operated by a Boeing 747-400 made an unscheduled ... There were quite a few vibrations occurring from that initial explosion," he said. In a statement to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rush to buy Tokyo Olympic tickets on first day
TOKYO (AP) -- If you're a Japan resident and you want tickets for next year's Tokyo Olympics be patient. Tokyo organizers on Friday said delays and long waits to get an online response met Japan ... ( read original story ...)