TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will spend over 3 trillion yen ($27 billion) to repair aged infrastructure over the three years through March 2021 and ramp up public works spending to a decade-high next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firm warned of legal step over Korean forced laborers
The court made similar rulings on another Japanese company, triggering disputes between the ... one of the attorneys who visited the company to submit the request, told a news conference. Lim said he ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Recalls 529 RY023 Truck Tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14-ply, G load rated), that have a DOT date code of 2318. The potential number of units affected is 529. The National H... ( read original story ...)
‘Divine punishment’: ancient Ninja oath unveiled in Japan
Japanese researchers have uncovered a rare, centuries-old, Ninja oath pledging never to divulge the secrets of their spying and sabotage skills -- on pain of divine retribution for generations. Writte... ( read original story ...)
China slams Japan’s East China Sea gas drilling complaint
Japanese officials said the drilling was taking place near a "median line" that separates the countries' exclusive economic zones, Kyodo News reported Monday. Geng said a median line was never recogni... ( read original story ...)
Raqs Media Collective Named Artistic Director of 2020 Yokohama Triennale
The collective—which is composed of Jeebesh Bagchi, Monica Narula, and Shuddhabrata Sengupta—will organize its Triennale with an eye toward the history and politics of Yokohama, according to a news re... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares to say sayonara to once-beloved pagers
The end of the pager era is nigh in Japan after five decades as the country's last provider announced on Monday it would be scrapping its service next year. Tokyo Telemessage, the only pager service p... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms participation in Sydney International
Sydney [Australia], Dec 3 (ANI): US Open champion Naomi Osaka has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Sydney International tournament beginning January 6. The 20-year-old will be joining the l... ( read original story ...)
Halep, Osaka, Kerber to play Sydney International
SYDNEY: World number one Simona Halep and US Open champion Naomi Osaka will headline a strong field in the women's draw of the Sydney International, organisers said Monday. Eight of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes highlight governance failings in Japan
Nissan is among a growing list of top-name Japanese companies whose corporate governance has been found lacking in recent years. "Wait a minute. Who wrote the financial statements? The accountants. Wh... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner, gives up royal status
Japan's Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom Kei Moriya were shown on national news walking slowly before guests at the shrine. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 vows no let-up as preparations lauded
Tokyo 2020 bosses vowed Monday there would be no let-up in their Games preparations, as the president of the IOC said some previous host cities were less prepared even with three months to go. Yoshiro ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Verdy beat Yokohama FC 1-0, to face Jubilo for place in J1
Tokyo Verdy will face Jubilo Iwata for a place in the J-League first division after beating J2 playoff opponents Yokohama FC 1-0 with a dramatic injury-time goal on Sunday. Brazilian forward Douglas V... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate capex growth slows sharply, raises doubt about outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese corporate capital expenditure growth rose for an eighth consecutive quarter in July-September but the pace of gains slowed sharply, raising doubts about the strength of busi... ( read original story ...)
Whither Olympic boxing: Will it be in Tokyo, or not?
TOKYO (AP) -- The International Olympic Committee wants boxing to be held at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That much we know. But IOC President Thomas Bach could not give an ironclad promise on Saturday th... ( read original story ...)
Drunk Japan Airlines copilot sentenced to ten months in prison
LONDON—A Japan Airlines copilot was sentenced to 10 months in prison at a London court on Thursday for exceeding Britain’s legal alcohol limit as he was preparing to take off from the city’s Heathrow ... ( read original story ...)