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Osaka, Japan: The best of tradition and modernity
Osaka, the third largest city in Japan, is located in the southwest of the country, and the city has been the economic power of the Kansai region for many centuries. Formerly known as Naniwa, it was t... ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s Okinawa, voters deliver a resounding no to new U.S. military base
Tokyo bureau chief covering Japan, North Korea and South Korea ... Suga did not hide his frustration when asked Friday about the referendum at his regular news conference. “We believe that the issue o... ( read original story ...)
Japan refusing to invite South Korea to naval review, report says
RELATED Trump lays 'socialist' trap for Democrats running against him Deteriorating relations between Japan and South Korea may be responsible for the latest development. According to South Korean new... ( read original story ...)
Japanese voters reject plans to move controversial US base
Today on DW News: The Saudi crown prince brings his charm offensive to China, but remains silent when it comes to Beijing's treatment of its Muslim minority. A referendum in Okinawa over the relocatio... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectation to Olympic golf
TOKYO (AP) — Golf returned to the Olympics three years ago in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence. But few play golf in Brazil, which kicked up problems from the start when a top-notch course had ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Golf: Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectations
TOKYO (AP) -- Golf returned three years ago in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence from the Olympics. But few play golf in Brazil, which kicked up problems from the start when a top-notch course h... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa: Tokyo to overrule referendum on US base
Turnout was 52%. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki, who was voted in on a promise to fight the relocation, urged the government in Tokyo to "accept the resolute intention" of voters and "immediately halt ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya student tracks classical and jazz gigs for music fans across Japan
A student at Nagoya University’s Graduate School of Information Science has developed an online platform for music fans that keeps them update on classical and jazz concerts by musician and venue. Kan... ( read original story ...)
Japan to push ahead with U.S. base relocation despite Okinawa referendum result
TOKYO (Reuters) - A majority of voters in a referendum on Okinawa opposed a plan to relocate a U.S. military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government said on Monday it inte... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Startups Benefit as Nation’s Biggest Firms Embrace VC
(Bloomberg) -- When Japan Airlines Co. last month announced it was opening a $70 million venture capital fund, it was natural for skeptics to wonder: What does an airline know about investing in start... ( read original story ...)
Osaka will learn to deal with fame, says Nishikori
Kei Nishikori is confident his Japanese compatriot Naomi Osaka will learn to cope with pressure as she deals with her new elite status in tennis. Nishikori, who is top seed at the Dubai Championships ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian seeks additional flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines wants to more than double its daily service from Tokyo’s Haneda airport to Hawaii. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the airline applied to the U.S. Department of Trans... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony
TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign while calling for the country to embrace openness in a more globalized world. The government-sponsored ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Spars With South Korea Over Multilateral Naval Drills
Japan and South Korea are engaged in a fresh spat -- this time over whether Japan will participate in multilateral naval exercises set to take place off Busan in late April -- amid renewed hostility o... ( read original story ...)
Japan scholar and translator Donald Keene has died at 96
TOKYO - Donald Keene, a giant in the field of Japanese literature and translation, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed by Akira Someya, secretary general of the Donald Keene Center Kash... ( read original story ...)