Yukio Kanao Named General Manager for the Imperial Hotel Tokyo

Japan's 127 year-old Imperial Hotel, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Yukio Kanao as General Manager of the Tokyo flagship Imperial Hotel, effective April 1, 2017. Kanao was formerly Deputy General Manager of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo and Senior ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo cops search for woman suspected in ¥840,000 fraud

Tokyo police are searching for a woman (Fuji News Network) TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police are seeking the help of the public in locating a woman suspected in the swindling of an elderly person in Kita Ward out of nearly one million yen earlier ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo cops nab sushi chef in molestation of 8-year-old girl

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a sushi chef in the molestation of a young girl in Edogawa Ward last month, reports TBS News (Apr. 12). On the afternoon of March 7, Noritatsu Kino, 51, stopped the girl, 8, as she commuted home on a road in the ward ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese snack giant Calbee hit by potato shortage

according to Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The higher prices are being felt in Tokyo, where 1kg of potatoes now costs 402 yen (£2.95; $3.60), compared with 336 yen in the same month a year ago, Reuters news agency said. ( read original story ...)

Russian nuclear-capable bombers fly near Japan, US officials say

For the first time in nearly three months, Russia flew nuclear-capable “Bear” bombers near Japan, Wednesday, the latest sign of increasing tensions in the region, two US officials tell Fox News. The officials said three Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers took ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Asada 'gave her all', has no regrets

Asada is a household name in Japan, known by the affectionate nickname "Mao-chan," and the news of her retirement was plastered across newspaper front pages on Tuesday. Her retirement news conference was carried live by nearly all television stations ... ( read original story ...)

Japan startups seeing cash but few innovators

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Japan pledges assistance for reconciliation and new Constitution

Defence Minister of Japan Thomomi Inada said that action should be taken under a common basis to ensure peace in the Indian Ocean. She stated this during a meeting held with visiting Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning. She has also stated ... ( read original story ...)