TOKYO — Japan’s government urged a medical university to promptly disclose the results of an investigation into its admissions process after reports alleged it had altered the test scores of female ap... ( read original story ...)
Japanese partners seek manpower in central Việt Nam
ĐÀ NẴNG — Yokohama, Japan, and the central city’s Đông Á College have inked a comprehensive agreement on a nursing education and employment programme to serve healthcare needs in Japan in 2018-19. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese medical school sparks outrage over alleged discrimination
TOKYO - A Japanese medical university's alleged systematic discrimination against female applicants has sparked outrage across Japan and is being criticized by Cabinet officials. The scandal surfaced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs sovereign wealth fund for U.S infrastructure investment: Nikkei
Motegi told a news conference on Friday that he wanted to "take some ideas" to the talks, adding Japan would not make concessions that would hurt its national interests. Finance Minister Taro Aso said ... ( read original story ...)
Linette upsets Osaka at Citi Open
(Reuters) - Unseeded Pole Magda Linette upset third seed Naomi Osaka 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Citi Open in Washington. Linette’s pinpoint serving, punishing groundstr... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Couple arrested over fatal assault of 9-year-old son
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a married ... “By no means did I think he would collapse in the morning,” the suspect was quoted by Fuji News Network (Aug. 2). When asked about the ... ( read original story ...)
WWE News: Kairi Sane to have first main roster match in Osaka
NXT women's championship number 1 contender, Kairi Sane, will compete in her first main roster event on August 31st when the WWE visits Osaka. In case you didn't know... Kairi Sane is one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, City of — Moody’s assigns A1 to City of Yokohama’s domestic bond (Japanese only)
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Sham marriage sinks Canuck cosplay cutie’s Japan dreams
A 29-year-old Canadian woman is being booted from Japan after her sham marriage was exposed by immigration officials. According to Japan Today, Wong moved to Tokyo in 2012 to “pursue her interests in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medical university cut women’s exam scores to curb numbers: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Tokyo medical school systematically cut women applicant's entrance exam scores for years to keep them out and boost the numbers of male doctors, Japanese media said on Thursday. Pr... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Report: Tokyo med school altered test results to fail women
TOKYO — A Tokyo medical school is investigating a reported allegation that it has discriminated against female applicants on grounds they tend to quit as doctors after starting families, causing staff... ( read original story ...)
Male part-time worker rapes drunk man in Nagoya
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 25-year-old male part-time worker over the alleged rape of an intoxicated man in Nagoya last month, reports Nippon News Network (July 31). On July ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo earnings: here’s what to expect
Sapporo will report earnings from the most recent quarter on August 3. Analysts expect Sapporo will release earnings per share of ¥35.79. Watch Sapporo stock price in real-time on Markets Insider here ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges to reduce plutonium, but doesn’t offer details
TOKYO - Japan's nuclear policy-setting panel on Tuesday approved revised guidelines on plutonium use, putting a cap on its stockpile and pledging to eventually reduce it to address international conce... ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges to reduce plutonium, but doesn’t say how
Japan's nuclear policy-setting panel on Tuesday approved revised guidelines on plutonium use, putting a cap on its stockpile and pledging to eventually reduce it to address international concerns, but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weather-related deaths top 300 in July
Western Japan saw historic rainfall at the end of the first week of ... Many of the victims were elderly people who were not using air conditioning. Authorities and news media repeatedly urged people ... ( read original story ...)